- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year.
Commonwealth of Independent States Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 3% on 2022. The Energy & Process GHG Emissions dataset of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive view of the region's greenhouse gas emission profile, highlighting emission trends, industrial activities, and energy-related emission patterns during the study period.
Commonwealth of Independent States Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 2,677 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+12.4%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 2,677 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 331.5 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +4.8% in 2021.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia has the highest value in 2023 at 2,176 Million Tonnes, 72.3% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Million Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 2,176 | +0.5% | |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 308.7 | +11.2% | |
| 3 | Turkmenistan | 222.2 | +22.2% | |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 152.9 | +1.4% |
By region
Million Tonnes, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 3,008 | +3% |
| 2022 | 2,921 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 2,855 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 2,723 | −4.5% |
| 2019 | 2,851 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 2,857 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 2,735 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,722 | +1.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 2,677 | — |
Data definition
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time.
The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Measured in million tonnes, the dataset captures emissions generated from energy production, fuel combustion, and industrial processes, making it an important indicator of industrial activity, energy consumption, environmental performance, and progress toward climate objectives.
The region recorded total energy and process greenhouse gas emissions of 2,676.9 million tonnes in 2015, increasing to 2,722.1 million tonnes in 2016, 2,734.8 million tonnes in 2017, and 2,856.7 million tonnes in 2018, before easing slightly to 2,851.1 million tonnes in 2019. Emissions declined to 2,723.0 million tonnes in 2020 due to reduced industrial activity and energy demand before recovering to 2,854.7 million tonnes in 2021, 2,920.9 million tonnes in 2022, and 3,008.4 million tonnes in 2023. Russia, the region's largest emitter, increased from 2,029.5 million tonnes in 2015 to 2,176.1 million tonnes in 2023, despite a temporary decline in 2020. Kazakhstan rose from 237.9 million tonnes to 308.7 million tonnes, while Turkmenistan increased from 143.8 million tonnes to 222.2 million tonnes. Uzbekistan recorded moderate growth from 133.1 million tonnes to 152.9 million tonnes, and the remaining CIS countries collectively contributed between 132.6 million tonnes and 148.5 million tonnes over the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates a gradual increase in regional greenhouse gas emissions, interrupted by a temporary pandemic-related decline and followed by sustained recovery. It supports emission monitoring, sustainability assessments, regional comparisons, long-term environmental planning, and evidence-based policymaking for decarbonization and climate strategy development across the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Definition- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Commonwealth of Independent States Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 3% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 2,677 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+12.4%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 2,677 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 3,008 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 2,677 Million Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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