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Emission intensity of air travel in European destinations

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21 August 2024

Emission intensity of air travel in European destinations

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According to statistics, the average CO₂ emissions per air passenger around EU destinations in 2022 was 103.2 kg, with variations from 60.7 kg in Croatia to 132.7 kg in France.

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Germany

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Company with 250 or more employees

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Cultural and Heritage Organisations

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International Organisations

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NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

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    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

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According to the EU Tourism Dashboard, the average CO₂ emissions per air passenger around EU destinations in 2022 was 103.2 kg of CO₂ per passenger. However, there was variation among EU destinations, ranging from 60.7 kg of CO₂ per passenger in Croatia to 132.7 kg of CO₂ per passenger in France. Lower values indicate lower emissions per air passenger, while higher values are typically associated with long-haul flights.

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