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Greenhouse gas emissions in the upstream supply chain of EU-27 household consumption domains, million tonnes CO₂ equivalent, 2020

Figure Created 02 Feb 2022 Published 10 Feb 2022 Last modified 05 Mar 2024

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To produce and handle all clothing, footwear and household textiles purchased by EU-27 households in 2020, an estimated 121 million tonnes of CO₂ were emitted (270 kg CO₂ equivalent per person), making this consumption domain the fifth highest impact category after housing, food, transport and recreation. Only 27% of CO₂ emissions take place within Europe.