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Greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater West of England, 2023
This data insight describes territorial greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater West of England in 2023, using Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) local authority greenhouse gas emissions statistics.
The Greater West of England is a bespoke geography defined here as Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire.
The analysis presents emissions by greenhouse gas, sector and across local authority areas within the Greater West of England.
Emissions are measured in kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO₂e) and include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O). Emissions of fluorinated gases are not included.
82.4%
Share of greenhouse gas emissions accounted for by carbon dioxide, 2023
9,876
(ktCO₂e) Carbon dioxide emissions in the Greater West of England, 2023
4,994
(ktCO₂e) Carbon dioxide emissions from transport in the Greater West of England, 2023
27.7%
Share of the Greater West of England’s greenhouse gas emissions accounted for by Gloucestershire, 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in the Greater West of England, 2023
This visualisation shows the share of territorial greenhouse gas emissions by gas type in the Greater West of England in 2023.
Carbon dioxide accounts for 82.4% of total emissions, while methane accounts for 12.8% and nitrous oxide accounts for 4.8%.
In absolute terms, carbon dioxide emissions were 9,876 ktCO₂e. Methane emissions were 1,529 ktCO₂e, and nitrous oxide emissions were 577 ktCO₂e.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector and gas in the Greater West of England, 2023
This visualisation shows territorial greenhouse gas emissions by sector and gas type in the Greater West of England in 2023.
Carbon dioxide emissions are highest in the transport sector at 4,994 ktCO₂e, followed by the domestic sector at 2,676 ktCO₂e. Commercial and industrial sectors record 1,099 ktCO₂e and 864 ktCO₂e respectively.
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions are highest in the agriculture sector, at 907 ktCO₂e and 421 ktCO₂e respectively.
The land use, land use change and forestry sector records net negative carbon dioxide emissions of −476 ktCO₂e.
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas across local authority areas in the Greater West of England, 2023
This visualisation shows greenhouse gas emissions by gas type for local authority areas in the Greater West of England in 2023.
For carbon dioxide, the highest emissions are recorded in Gloucestershire (2,632 ktCO₂e), Wiltshire (2,116 ktCO₂e) and South Gloucestershire (1,402 ktCO₂e).
Methane emissions are highest in Wiltshire (557 ktCO₂e) and Gloucestershire (492 ktCO₂e). Nitrous oxide emissions are also highest in Wiltshire (232 ktCO₂e) and Gloucestershire (195 ktCO₂e).
Other local authority areas record lower emissions across all gases.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector across local authority areas in the Greater West of England, 2023
This visualisation shows total territorial greenhouse gas emissions by sector for local authority areas within the Greater West of England in 2023.
Agricultural emissions are highest in Wiltshire (720 ktCO₂e) and Gloucestershire (606 ktCO₂e). Transport emissions are highest in Gloucestershire (1,384 ktCO₂e) and Wiltshire (1,131 ktCO₂e).
Domestic emissions are highest in Gloucestershire (755 ktCO₂e), Wiltshire (594 ktCO₂e) and Bristol (433 ktCO₂e).
Across most areas, emissions from land use, land use change and forestry are negative, reflecting net removals.
Industry emissions are also higher in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire compared with several other areas, while public sector and waste emissions are lower than transport and domestic emissions across the Greater West of England.
About the data:
Figures are based on territorial greenhouse gas emissions occurring within UK borders.
Emissions are expressed in kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO₂e).
Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) includes both emissions and net removals.
Totals and percentages may not sum due to rounding.
