Consumption Emissions

Summary:

reflect the demand side of sovereign emissions and account for consumption patterns and trade effects

Description:

Consumption Emissions reflect the demand side of sovereign emissions and account for consumption patterns and trade effects. This metric provides a broader view of a sovereign’s GHG emissions and tackles the issue of carbon leakage that arises due to production shifts from countries where goods are actually consumed later. It is also an important metric in the context of broader sovereign responsibility for emissions caused. As sovereigns focus on production emissions-driven GHG reduction targets, their consumption emissions might follow a different trend, which can be seen in the example below