Description of indicators (climate change/environment indicators)
| Indicator | Description | Unit of measure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector | The amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from specific sectors such as energy production, transportation, agriculture and industry, is categorized to identify major contributors to climate change | Thousand tonnes | Eurostat |
| Net greenhouse gas emissions | The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted minus any offsets, such as carbon sequestration by forests, reflects the overall contribution to atmospheric GHG levels | ||
| Heating degree days | A measure of the demand for energy needed to heat buildings, calculated by the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature falls below a specified base temperature | No. of days | Eurostat |
| Final energy consumption | The total energy consumed by end users, including households, industry and services, after energy transformation and distribution losses have been accounted for | Million tonnes of oil equivalent | Eurostat |
| Volume of freight transport relative to GDP | The amount of goods transported, measured in ton-kilometres, concerning the gross domestic product, indicates the efficiency and intensity of freight transport in the economy | Index, 2015 = 100 | Eurostat |
| Production in industry | The total output of the industrial sector, including manufacturing, mining and utilities, reflects the sector’s contribution to economic activity and growth | Index, 2015 = 100 | Eurostat |
| Indicator | Description | Unit of measure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector | The amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from specific sectors such as energy production, transportation, agriculture and industry, is categorized to identify major contributors to climate change | Thousand tonnes | Eurostat |
| Net greenhouse gas emissions | The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted minus any offsets, such as carbon sequestration by forests, reflects the overall contribution to atmospheric GHG levels | ||
| Heating degree days | A measure of the demand for energy needed to heat buildings, calculated by the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature falls below a specified base temperature | No. of days | Eurostat |
| Final energy consumption | The total energy consumed by end users, including households, industry and services, after energy transformation and distribution losses have been accounted for | Million tonnes of oil equivalent | Eurostat |
| Volume of freight transport relative to GDP | The amount of goods transported, measured in ton-kilometres, concerning the gross domestic product, indicates the efficiency and intensity of freight transport in the economy | Index, 2015 = 100 | Eurostat |
| Production in industry | The total output of the industrial sector, including manufacturing, mining and utilities, reflects the sector’s contribution to economic activity and growth | Index, 2015 = 100 | Eurostat |