Air emission intensity from industry (sdg_09_70)

1.1. Contact organisation

Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union

1.2. Contact organisation unit

E2: Environmental statistics and accounts; sustainable development

1.3. Contact name

Confidential because of GDPR

1.4. Contact person function

Confidential because of GDPR

1.5. Contact mail address

e-mail contact: ESTAT-SDG-MONITORING@ec.europa.eu

1.6. Contact email address

Confidential because of GDPR

1.7. Contact phone number

Confidential because of GDPR

1.8. Contact fax number

Confidential because of GDPR

2.1. Metadata last certified

25 April 2025

2.2. Metadata last posted

25 April 2025

2.3. Metadata last update

25 April 2025

The indicator is part of the EU Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicator set. It is used to monitor progress towards SDG 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, which is embedded in the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Priorities under 'A new era for European defence and security'.

SDG 9 recognises the importance of technological progress and innovation for finding lasting solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges such as the creation of new jobs and promotion of resource and energy efficiency. To foster innovation and entrepreneurship, SDG 9 also seeks to increase access to financial services for small-scale enterprises and to bridge the digital divide by increasing access to information and communication technologies.

With its Clean Industrial Deal from February 2025, the European Commission outline concrete actions to turn decarbonisation into a driver of growth for European industries. This includes lowering energy prices, creating quality jobs and the right conditions for companies to thrive.

4.1. Data description

This indicator measures the emissions intensity of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from the manufacturing sector (NACE Rev. 2 sector ‘C’). Air emissions are defined as flows of gaseous and particulate materials emitted into the atmosphere. Fine and coarse particulates (PM10) are less than 10 micrometres in diameter and can be carried deep into the lungs, where they can cause inflammation and exacerbate the condition of people suffering from heart and lung diseases. Fine particulates (PM2.5) are less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter and are therefore a subset of the PM10 particles. Their negative health impacts are more serious than PM10 because they can be drawn further into the lungs and may be more toxic. Emission intensity is calculated by dividing the sector’s PM emissions by its gross value added (GVA), which is defined as output (at basic prices) minus intermediate consumption (at purchaser prices). 

4.2. Unit of measure

Grams per euro, chain-linked volumes (2010).

4.3. Reference Period

Calendar year.

4.4. Accuracy - overall

The indicator is produced according to the high-level quality standards of European Statistics. Details on accuracy can be found in the metadata of the source datasets (see link to related metadata).

4.5. Source data

4.5.1. Source data - Organisation

ESS

4.5.2. Source data - Comment

Data source: European Statistical System (ESS).

Data provider: Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, based mainly on national emission inventories (UNFCCC/CLRTAP) and energy statistics/balances. The data collection is regulated by Regulation (EC) No. 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts.

5.1. Frequency of dissemination

5.1.1. Frequency of dissemination - Grade

Every year

5.1.2. Frequency of dissemination - Comment

Indicator is updated annually. Complete and updated ESS data release information can be accessed via Eurostat release calendar.

5.2. Timeliness

5.2.1. Timeliness - Grade

T+2 years

5.2.2. Timeliness - Comment

New data points are disseminated around 24 months after the reference year.

6.1. Reference area

6.1.1. Reference Area - Grade

All EU MS

6.1.2. Reference Area - Comment

Data are presented for all EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia and Türkiye.

6.2. Comparability - geographical

6.2.1. Comparability - geographical - Grade

All EU MS

6.2.2. Comparability - geographical - Comment

Data are comparable between all EU Member States and the other presented countries. 

6.3. Coverage - Time

6.3.1. Time Coverage - Grade

> 10 years

6.3.2. Time Coverage - Comment

Presented time series (including EU aggregates) starts in 2008.

6.4. Comparability - over time

6.4.1. Comparability - over time - Grade

> 4 data points

6.4.2. Comparability - over time - Comment

Length of comparable time series without methodological breaks is longer than 4 data points.

7.1. Dissemination format - Publications

The analysis of indicator is presented in Eurostat's annual monitoring report on Sustainable development in the EU (progress towards SDGs in an EU context).

7.2. Dissemination format - online database

See table  sdg_09_70

7.3. Dissemination format - other

Eurostat dedicated section on SDGs: overview.

Copyrights: Eurostat Copyright/Licence Policy is applicable.

Air emissions accounts by NACE Rev. 2 activity (env_ac_ainah_r2) - env_ac_ainah_r2_sims