Estonia among the greenest EU countries in 2025
According to Eurostat data released in August 2025, Estonia was among only seven EU member states to cut emissions in the first quarter of the year. It joins Denmark, Finland, Sweden,
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According to Eurostat data released in August 2025, Estonia was among only seven EU member states to cut emissions in the first quarter of the year. It joins Denmark, Finland, Sweden,
Between 2005 and 2023, Estonia succeeded in reducing emissions in all sectors, except transport and agriculture, but remained one of the most carbon-intensive economies in the EU, heavily reliant on oil
Climate champion: Estonia leads the EU with an 11.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while most of Europe saw increases. Estonia sets high sustainability goals, including reducing greenhouse
It estimates that a comprehensive upgrade of Estonia''s housing stock to the highest energy performance standard would reduce per capita emissions by 42 % compared to 2024 levels.
The Parliament of Estonia approved a low carbon strategy moving towards long-term emission reduction target- to reduce the emission of GHG by 80% by 2050 in comparison with the
Estonia is preparing a Climate Resilient Economy Act, which will set legally binding targets for carbon neutrality and intermediate emissions reductions, allocate responsibilities for
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0, Estonia will be a competitive economy with low carbon dioxide emissions. The preparedness and capacity of the state to minimise the negative e. cts and maximise the positive effects of climate
To reduce emissions and achieve increasing prosperity at the same time, we have to decouple economic growth from CO2 emissions. Several countries have achieved this in recent years.
To accelerate decarbonization efforts, Estonia could implement taxation and spending policies aimed at incentivizing emissions reduction and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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