Biological treatment of solid waste
In Latvia, the sub-sector Biological treatment of solid waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.06 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.5% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.03 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 93%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.05 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 10.1% of Waste emissions in Latvia.