Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Austria, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.15 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.03 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 340.4%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.14 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from the biological treatment of solid waste, including composting and leaks in biogas plants.
This sub-sector accounts for 12.7% of Waste emissions in Austria.