Commercial/Institutional
In Ireland, the sub-sector Commercial/Institutional (part of Buildings) was responsible for 1.49 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 2.4% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (2.14 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have decreased by 30.2%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 1.26 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from fuel consumption (e.g. heating and cooking) in commercial buildings.
This sub-sector accounts for 17.8% of Buildings emissions in Ireland.