Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Portugal, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.13 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.01 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 1,391.7%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.07 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 2.6% of Waste emissions in Portugal.