Global energy-related CO2 emissions by sector, 2020

Notes

Direct emissions relate to the combustion of fossil fuels in buildings. Indirect emissions come from the generation of electricity and commercial heat used in buildings. “Building construction industry” represents the share of industry dedicated to manufacturing construction materials for buildings, e.g. cement, steel, glass and insulation. “Other construction industry” refers to the share of industry that manufactures materials for the construction of other infrastructure.