Construction in the Netherlands: investments and environmental pressure, 1990-2002
Investments in construction rose by approximately 46% between 1990 and 2002. Carbon dioxide emissions increased less quickly and the amount of waste sent to landfill and incinerated waste actually fell.
Developments in environmental pressure generated by the construction industry
Investments in construction rose by approximately 46% between 1990 and 2002. Emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) rose by approximately 44% in the same period.
Despite the fact that more and more construction and demolition waste is being released, the amount sent for final disposal (in particular dumping and incineration) remained fairly stable between 1995 and 2000. Since 1995, over 90% of construction and demolition waste has been reused or recovered.
Policy objective
The policy objective is to achieve reductions in emissions and waste alongside increases in the housing stock. A target of 90% reuse in 2000 was set for construction and demolition waste. This target was achieved.
References
- CBS (2003). Statline. Nationale Rekeningen. Statistics Netherlands, Voorburg/Heerlen.
- CCDM (2003). Emissiemonitor. Jaarcijfers 2001 en ramingen 2002. Rapportagereeks MilieuMonitor, no. 6. Coördinatiecommissie Doelgroepmonitoring, The Hague.
- RIVM (2001). Monitoring prioritaire afvalstoffen, gegevens 1999. RIVM, Bilthoven.
- WAR (2002). Afvalverwerking in Nederland 2000. Werkgroep Afvalregistratie, Utrecht.
Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium
- Guide to societal developments relating to the construction industry
- Emissions to air by target sector, 2002*
- Guide to Environmental theme of Waste management
Relevant information outside of the Environmental Data Compendium
- More information about investments in construction can be found on Statline (Statistics Netherlands).
- Recent emission data can be viewed in detail on the Datawarehouse Emission Inventory. This site also provides information about the methods for determining emission data and information about changes to methodology.
