Environmental Impact of Digitalization Across European Countries: A Comparative Statistical Analysis

Cristina ANTONOAIE

Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies

ORCID : 0009-0006-6303-2204
Email: cantonoaie@mapn.ro

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64404/jodrm.2026.1.11

Published in: Volume 17, Issue 1(32), April 2026
Pages: 229-244
Published online: 30 April, 2026

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ABSTRACT

This paper examines greenhouse gas emissions from the ICT sector across the 27 European Union countries, analyzing both manufacturing and services components. Using EUROSTAT data, the analysis reveals fundamental asymmetries: ICT manufacturing emissions concentrate in lower ranges across most countries, while ICT services emissions distribute more widely with substantial high-emission clusters. Carbon dioxide dominates emissions, though methane and nitrous oxide contribute significantly when measured in CO₂ equivalents. Emission profiles reflect national ICT sector structures, energy mixes, and specializations.

Key words: gas emissions; ICT manufacturing; ICT services.

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