Change in emissions of sulphur oxides compared with the 2010 NECD and Gothenburg protocol targets

Note: The reported change in sulphur oxide emissions (SOx) for each country, 1990-2011, in comparison with the 2010 NECD and Gothenburg protocol targets (2020 Gothenburg Targets scaled  from 2005 base year to show  percentage reduction from 1990).
Gothenburg protocol targets for 2010 are shown for the non-EU countries (e.g. Switzerland and Norway). Neither Iceland nor Turkey has signed the Gothenburg protocol. Lichtenstein has signed but not yet ratified the Gothenburg protocol.

NECD: National emission ceilings directive