Britain’s GHG emissions rebound 4.7% in 2021 after pandemic-induced drop

Published 13:33 on March 31, 2022  /  Last updated at 13:33 on March 31, 2022  / Ben Garside /  EMEA, UK ETS

The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 4.7% in 2021, according to provisional government data released Thursday that suggested a somewhat smaller increase for ETS-covered sectors as most of the big gains came from homes and road transport.
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 4.7% in 2021, according to provisional government data released Thursday that suggested a somewhat smaller increase for ETS-covered sectors as most of the big gains came from homes and road transport.


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