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Wastewater treatment and discharge

In Germany, the sub-sector Wastewater treatment and discharge (part of Waste) was responsible for 2.13 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.3% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (4.28 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have decreased by 50.1%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 2.12 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions from wastewater treatment and discharge.

This sub-sector accounts for 36.1% of Waste emissions in Germany.

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45%

Solid waste disposal

2.69 Mt CO₂eq

 36%

Wastewater treatment and discharge (current)

2.13 Mt CO₂eq

 18%

Biological treatment of solid waste

1.06 Mt CO₂eq

 <1%

Other

0.03 Mt CO₂eq

 0%

Incineration and open burning of waste

0 Mt CO₂eq