Computer products manufacture: CH4 emissions 1990-2017 Statistic

This statistic shows the amount of methane (CH4) emissions attributable to the manufacture of computer, electronic, communication and optical products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. It shows that methane emissions have decreased significantly over the years, going from 3,500 metric tons in 1990 to 900 metric tons in 2017.

Methane (CH4) emissions from the manufacture of computer and optical products* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**)

Characteristic	Emissions in thousand metric tons CO2 equivalent
2017	0.9
2016	0.8
2015	0.7
2014	0.7
2013	0.6
2012	0.6
2011	0.6
2010	0.6
2005	0.9
2000	1.6
1995	2.6
1990	3.5

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Release date

June 2019

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2017

Supplementary notes

*This includes computer, electronic,communication and optical products.
**Carbon dioxide equivalent

Methane (CH4) is the second most emitted greenhouse gas in the world, following carbon dioxide (CO2).

Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.

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