Displaying Ratings

Ratings provide a visual representation of a country’s performance on the indicator.


Legend

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SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
Information unavailable

Description

A measure of the carbon intensity of energy production, calculated by dividing CO₂ emissions from the combustion of fuel by electricity output. The data are reported in Megatonnes per billion kilowatt hours.

Long-Term Objective

Technical Optimum

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.

Reference

Global Carbon Project & IEA

Source

https://www.icos-cp.eu/science-and-impact/global-carbon-budget
https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world/electricity/electricity-generation


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All data presented on this website are based on the publication Sachs, J.D., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Iablonovski, G. (2026). Implementing Sustainable Development: 2030 and Beyond. Sustainable Development Report 2026. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press. DOI: 10.82163/225

CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion per total electricity output