Enteric Fermentation

In Estonia, the sub-sector Enteric Fermentation (part of Agriculture) was responsible for 0.62 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 4.9% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (1.42 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have decreased by 56.1%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.68 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions produced during digestive processes (burping & flatulence) of farm animals such as cows, pigs, goats, poultry, sheep, horses and deer.