G20 takes center stage

Breakdown of G20 country’s GHG emissions in 2023, compared to their share of 1850-2022 CO2 emissions.

30%
11%
8%
6%
5%
2%
6%
15%
17%
12%
20%
3%
12%
7%
5%
7%
18%
16%
2023 GHG emissions
Historic C02 emissions
China
US
India
EU
Russia
Brazil
African Union
Other G20
Other
LULUCF C02 emissions are excluded in current data but included in historic emissions due to differing bookkeeping approach. Comparison is illustrative. Historical emissions include India's time under British colonial rule prior to 1947.
Source: UN Lucia Mackenzie/POLITICO