Structural Changes in CO₂ Emissions in Russia: Sector-Specific Features

¹ Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
² Tashkent State Economic University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
³ “Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers” National Research University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⁴ Diplomat University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

^* Corresponding author: kuzmin.ea@uiec.ru

Abstract

The study examines structural changes in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in Russia from 1970 to 2022. The main focus is on the analysis of the emission dynamics in key sectors of the economy. Based on data from the EDGAR database, the authors perform correlation and regression analyses to identify relationships between emissions in different sectors. The research results show that Power Industry and Transport remain the primary sources of CO₂ emissions, while the share of the Buildings and Fuel Exploitation sectors in total emissions has decreased. Correlation analysis revealed strong relationships between emissions in different sectors of the economy. Particularly significant correlations are observed between Agriculture and Processes, as well as between Agriculture and Buildings. The results of the regression analysis confirm the presence of strong relationships between CO₂ emissions in these sectors, which can be used to forecast future changes. The findings emphasize the need for further efforts to reduce carbon footprints. The results can serve as an important tool for formulating strategic decisions and policies aimed at the transition to a low-carbon economy. The identified trends taken into account will allow one to adequately respond to modern challenges and ensure the sustainable development of the country in the long term.