Guide to societal developments relating to industry

Here, you can find information about the size of the Industry target sector and about the consumption of energy and water by industry.

Index Industry target sector

• Gross added value of Dutch industry, 1980-2002*
• Energy consumption by Dutch industry, 1990-2002
• Water consumption by Dutch industry, 1976-2001

Composition of the Industry target sector

The Industry target sector includes industrial and manufacturing companies included in the Standard Industrial Classification categories 15 through 36. The recycling industries (SIC 37) are part of the target sector Waste management companies. Unless stated otherwise, refineries are part of the Industry target sector.

Environmental pressure from the Industry target sector

Industry is a source of environmental pressure in a number of areas. Industry contributes to the consumption of natural resources, including fossil fuels and water for manufacturing purposes. It also emits large amounts of substances into the air as a result of burning fossil fuels and manufacturing processes. Furthermore, industry discharges large amounts of waste products and is a source of noise and odour nuisance.

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Index Environmental pressure from the Industry target sector
• Section Environmental pressure by theme. The Industry target sector contributes to the following environmental themes: Climate Change - greenhouse effect, Acidification, Eutrophication), Toxic and hazardous substances, Waste management and Noise and odour nuisance.
• Composition of target sectors in Dutch environment policy

Relevant information outside of the Environmental Data Compendium

• More information about the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) of Statistics Netherlands.