The 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) has been published, placing Estonia at the very top of the world rankings. The 2024 EPI provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world, 180 countries in total were evaluated. The Environmental Performance Index combines 58 indicators across 11 issue categories, ranging from climate change mitigation and air pollution to waste management, sustainability of fisheries and agriculture, deforestation, and biodiversity protection.
Estonia has decreased its GHG emissions by 59% compared to 1990. The
energy sector will be the biggest contributor in reducing emissions in
the coming years. Estonia aims to produce 100% of its electricity
consumption from renewables by 2030.
