Energy consumption and emissions in the commerce sector are decreasing effectively, but achieving the targets requires political decisions
In 2022, companies in the commerce sector reduced their electricity consumption by one per cent and their heat consumption by 9 per cent compared to 2021, says Statistics Finland. According to the carbon index for commerce, the sector’s CO2 emissions decreased by 12.3 per cent at the same time. Commerce's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and zero emissions by 2050, but achieving these goals requires policy measures that support the sector.
