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

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SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

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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. (2024). The SDGs and the UN Summit of the Future. Sustainable Development Report 2024. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press. 10.25546/108572

CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion per total electricity output