Germany Slashes NMVOC Emissions by 75% in Three Decades
Germany has significantly reduced its non-methane volatile organic compound (NMVOC) emissions over the past three decades. The country has met and even exceeded international targets set by the Gothenburg Protocol and the EU's NEC Directive.
In 1990, road traffic was responsible for nearly 40% of Germany's NMVOC emissions. By 2023, this share plummeted to less than 9%. This dramatic decrease is largely due to advancements in vehicle technology and fuel standards. Notably, road traffic emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles dropped from 1.5 million tons in 1990 to around 83,500 tons in 2023.
Germany reached the Gothenburg Protocol's 13% reduction target in 2010, a decade ahead of schedule. The country has continued to surpass targets, achieving a 28% reduction by 2030 compared to 2005, as required by the EU's NEC Directive.
While road traffic emissions have decreased, the share of agriculture in total NMVOC emissions has risen from around 11% in 1990 to 31% in 2023. However, agricultural NMVOC emissions have decreased by almost 29% since 1990, reaching 0.30 million tons in 2023. Similarly, industrial production processes and product applications NMVOC emissions have been cut by more than 60% since 1990, standing at 0.48 million tons in 2023.
Overall, Germany has achieved a remarkable 75.3% reduction in NMVOC emissions since 1990, from 3.9 million tons to just under 1 million tons in 2023. These significant reductions demonstrate Germany's commitment to meeting and exceeding international environmental targets.
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