Climate Change Data

European Commission

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 2.4% in 2022 compared to 2021 (excluding land use, land-use change, and forestry, and international aviation).
  • Record high of around 60 GW of wind and solar installed in the EU in 2022.
  • Heat pump market broke a new record, with around 3 million units (+37%) sold in 2022.
  • Share of electric cars sold in Europe reached 21.6% in 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Establishment of the Social Climate Fund to address the impacts of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, micro-enterprises and transport users.
  • Just Transition Fund supporting territories most affected by the transition.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of the Fit for 55 legislative package.
  • Climate consistency check implemented in impact assessments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Pace of emission reduction needs to almost triple the average annual reduction achieved over the last decade.
  • Sluggish decarbonisation in buildings and transport sectors.
  • Decline in carbon sinks in the LULUCF sector.
  • Lack of substantial progress in reducing agricultural emissions in recent years.
  • Energy crisis exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Increased use of coal and lignite for power generation.
  • Gaps in Member States' GHG emission projections compared to EU legislated objectives.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Fit for 55 legislative package adoption and implementation.
  • Increased momentum for renewable energy.
  • Measures to reduce energy demand.
  • Updating of integrated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) by Member States.
  • Social Climate Fund and Just Transition Fund.
  • Improved monitoring and assessment of policies and measures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heatwaves
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Wildfires
Transition Risks
  • Energy price volatility
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy deployment
  • Energy efficiency improvements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contribute to reducing GHG emissions and promoting renewable energy.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Heat pumps
  • Electric vehicles

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed