Waste

In Italy, the sector Waste was responsible for 20.19 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 4.8% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (19 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 6.3%. Under existing measures, emissions from this sector are projected to reach 9.5 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

Sub-sectors

Solid Waste Disposal

15.67 Mt CO₂eq

Waste Water Treatment and Discharge

3.79 Mt CO₂eq

Biological Treatment of Solid Waste

0.56 Mt CO₂eq

Incineration and Open Burning of Waste

0.16 Mt CO₂eq

Other

0 Mt CO₂eq