Selected environmental performance indicators
Effective carbon tax rates are among the lowest in OECD Europe
Emissions from non-residents are major contributors to transport emissions
The conservation status of habitats and species is of concern
Luxembourg's economy grew faster than the economies of neighbouring countries
Oil dominates Luxembourg's energy mix
The share of renewables is increasing
Energy consumption has decreased, but progress is slowing down
GHG emissions are declining in almost all sectors
Additional efforts are necessary to achieve non-EU ETS targets
Economic losses due to climatic extremes are high
Atmospheric emissions are declining, but more effort is needed to achieve the targets
Material productivity has strongly increased, but progress is slowing down
The construction sector generates the most waste
Waste recovery is growing faster than production
Nitrogen surplus remains high
One-quarter of species are threatened
Water abstractions for drinking water supply are increasing
The number of ISO 14001 certifications rose significantly over the last decade
Diesel and petrol are cheaper in Luxembourg than in neighbouring countries
Revenue from environmentally related taxes increases with world oil prices
Revenue from environmentally related taxes is low in international comparison
Public expenditure for environmental protection has decreased after the financial crisis
Government funding for environment-related R&D is among the highest in the OECD
A large share of Luxembourg’s inventions is environment-related
The Luxembourg Green Exchange has grown rapidly since its establishment
Environment-focused aid is low in international comparison
Non-residents’ emissions of PM2.5 and NOx have decreased rapidly
Non-residents’ emissions of PM2.5 and NOx are high in Luxembourg
The share of PM2.5 emissions caused by tyres and brake wear is increasing
The share of road transport in emissions of most local air pollutants is decreasing
PM2.5 emissions from the housing sector have increased
Ambient concentrations of NO2 in the City of Luxembourg remain high
Ambient concentrations of PM2.5 remain above the WHO guideline in several places
Estimated costs of air pollution are high
Air pollution costs per passenger- or tonne-kilometre are high
Air pollution costs per vehicle kilometre are high
Prices for public transport are low compared to other cities in Europe
The conservation status of species is alarming
Honey bee mortality is growing
The conservation status of habitats raises concerns
Luxembourg is the most fragmented country in Europe