Wastewater treatment and discharge
In Sweden, the sub-sector Wastewater treatment and discharge (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.38 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.8% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.37 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 1.5%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.38 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from wastewater treatment and discharge.
This sub-sector accounts for 32.5% of Waste emissions in Sweden.