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 reflects greenhouse gas emissions generated from energy production, fuel combustion, and industrial process activities, making it an important indicator of environmental performance, industrial activity, energy demand, and progress toward climate objectives.
Israel recorded 69.50 million tonnes of energy and process greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, declining slightly to 68.60 million tonnes in 2016 before increasing to 69.20 million tonnes in 2017. Emissions remained stable at 69.50 million tonnes in 2018 and increased further to 71.30 million tonnes in 2019, the highest level during the review period. In 2020, emissions declined to 65.30 million tonnes as industrial activity and energy demand weakened during the pandemic. Economic recovery contributed to emissions rising modestly to 66.10 million tonnes in 2021 and 70.00 million tonnes in 2022. In 2023, emissions eased to 68.20 million tonnes, remaining close to the long-term average observed across the review period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a relatively stable greenhouse gas emission profile with only moderate year-to-year fluctuations. The temporary reduction during 2020 was followed by a gradual recovery, reflecting resilient industrial and energy-sector activity while maintaining comparatively consistent emission levels over the nine-year period.
The dataset provides valuable insights for monitoring national greenhouse gas performance, evaluating industrial and energy-sector emissions, and assessing progress toward climate and decarbonization objectives. It also supports sustainability assessments, environmental planning, regional comparisons, and long-term emission forecasting, enabling policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emission reduction strategies, measure policy effectiveness, and strengthen Israel's transition toward a more sustainable, lower-carbon economy.