Guide to societal developments relating to trade, services and government

Index Trade, services and government (TSG) target sector

• Added value and employment in trade, services and government in the Netherlands, 1990-2002*
• Energy consumption by trade, services and government, 1993-2000
• Use of pesticides by the Dutch government, 1986-2001

Composition of the Trade, services and government target sector

The Trade, services and government target sector comprises all activities aimed at providing goods and services to users. The activities are conducted in a range of sectors such as wholesale and retail, hotel and catering, research, education, government and financial institutions, transport companies and the health care and welfare sector (SIC codes 50 through 99, with the exception of 9000 (Environmental services)). Gross added value and employment in the Netherlands, 1980-2002*

Environmental pressure from the Trade, services and government target sector

The direct environmental pressure comes mainly from waste produced by offices, shops and services and from the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to the air. Energy use by this target sector is substantial (almost 8% of total energy use).

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Index Environmental pressure from the Trade, services and government target sector
• Section Environmental pressure by theme. The Trade, services and government target sector contributes mainly to the following themes: Climate change, Acidification and transboundary air pollution and Waste management.
• Gross added value and employment in the Netherlands, 1980-2002*
• Consumption in the Netherlands of energy carriers by target sector, 1990-2002

Relevant information outside of the Environmental Data Compendium

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