EU emissions edge up 1.1% in Q3 2025, driven by households, industry

Published 13:53 on February 17, 2026 / Last updated at 13:54 on February 17, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU rose by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, outpacing economic growth and underscoring the challenge of keeping pollution in check as activity picks up, according to Eurostat.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU rose by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, outpacing economic growth and underscoring the challenge of keeping pollution in check as activity picks up, according to Eurostat.


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