The Netherlands experienced a 7% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This rise is primarily attributed to a significant surge in emissions from the electricity sector.

The electricity sector’s emissions increased by 40% compared to the first three months of 2024. Total emissions reached 43.4 megatonnes of CO2-equivalent gases, up from 40.5 megatonnes in early 2024. Carbon dioxide was the main contributor to this increase, while emissions of other greenhouse gases remained stable.

Energy companies produced more emissions in early 2025 due to reduced electricity imports from neighboring countries, especially Belgium and Germany, alongside increased exports. Furthermore, weaker wind conditions led to lower renewable energy production.

Emissions from the built environment, including homes and offices, rose by 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by higher heating demand. The mobility sector experienced a 5% decrease in emissions, partly due to the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles and a decline in diesel sales.