Incineration and open burning of waste
In Denmark, the sub-sector Incineration and open burning of waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.001% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 46.6%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.00 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from the combustion of waste oil and from the incineration of municipal waste without energy generation.
This sub-sector accounts for 0.022% of Waste emissions in Denmark.