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The Energy Footprint in the EU: How CO2 Emission Reductions Drive Sustainable Development

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dc.abstract.enUnderstanding how sectoral CO2 emissions shape sustainable development outcomes is essential for designing effective energy and economic strategies within the European Union (EU). This study presents a multidimensional analysis of CO2 emissions, the contributions of individual sectors, and their connections to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Bayesian network analysis, the research identifies significant interdependencies between emission reductions and progress in sustainable development, highlighting the complex relationship between energy transition, economic growth, and social justice. The findings show that total CO2 emissions in the EU have decreased since 1990; however, the rate of reduction varies across sectors and member states. The most substantial decreases have been recorded in the energy sector, while industrial processes and agriculture show slower progress. Economic crises, such as the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to temporary declines in emissions; however, lasting achievements in sustainability require structural transformations rather than short-term disruptions. The Bayesian model reveals strong connections between emission reductions and progress on clean energy (SDG 7), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13), while also indicating indirect impacts on economic growth (SDG 8) and social equity. This highlights the importance of integrated policymaking to maximise the benefits of sustainable development. This study provides a data-driven foundation for enhancing EU climate strategies, ensuring that emission reductions support environmental goals, economic resilience, and social well-being.
dc.affiliationWydział Inżynierii Środowiska i Inżynierii Mechanicznej
dc.affiliation.instituteKatedra Inżynierii Biosystemów
dc.contributor.authorSala, Dariusz
dc.contributor.authorLiashenko, Oksana
dc.contributor.authorPyzalski, Michał
dc.contributor.authorPavlov, Kostiantyn
dc.contributor.authorPavlova, Olena
dc.contributor.authorDurczak, Karol
dc.contributor.authorChornyi, Roman
dc.date.access2025-07-07
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-09T08:42:06Z
dc.date.available2025-07-09T08:42:06Z
dc.date.copyright2025-06-12
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstract<jats:p>Understanding how sectoral CO2 emissions shape sustainable development outcomes is essential for designing effective energy and economic strategies within the European Union (EU). This study presents a multidimensional analysis of CO2 emissions, the contributions of individual sectors, and their connections to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Bayesian network analysis, the research identifies significant interdependencies between emission reductions and progress in sustainable development, highlighting the complex relationship between energy transition, economic growth, and social justice. The findings show that total CO2 emissions in the EU have decreased since 1990; however, the rate of reduction varies across sectors and member states. The most substantial decreases have been recorded in the energy sector, while industrial processes and agriculture show slower progress. Economic crises, such as the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to temporary declines in emissions; however, lasting achievements in sustainability require structural transformations rather than short-term disruptions. The Bayesian model reveals strong connections between emission reductions and progress on clean energy (SDG 7), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13), while also indicating indirect impacts on economic growth (SDG 8) and social equity. This highlights the importance of integrated policymaking to maximise the benefits of sustainable development. This study provides a data-driven foundation for enhancing EU climate strategies, ensuring that emission reductions support environmental goals, economic resilience, and social well-being.</jats:p>
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dc.description.number12
dc.description.points140
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume18
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/en18123110
dc.identifier.issn1996-1073
dc.identifier.urihttps://sciencerep.up.poznan.pl/handle/item/3828
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dc.languageen
dc.pbn.affiliationmechanical engineering
dc.relation.ispartofEnergies
dc.relation.pagesart. 3110
dc.rightsCC-BY
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dc.share.typeOPEN_JOURNAL
dc.subject.enenergy footprint
dc.subject.ensustainable development
dc.subject.enBayesian network
dc.subject.enCO2 emissions
dc.subject.enEU policy
dc.subject.ensectoral analysis
dc.subject.enSustainable Development Goals
dc.titleThe Energy Footprint in the EU: How CO2 Emission Reductions Drive Sustainable Development
dc.title.volumeSpecial Issue Advancing Circular Energy Systems: Integrating Energy Management and Circular Economy Principles
dc.typeJournalArticle
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oaire.citation.issue12
oaire.citation.volume18