Global CO2-Equivalent Emissions Rose 1.1 Percent to 41 Billion Tons in 2025

Global CO2-equivalent emissions reached a record 41.0 billion metric tons in 2025, up from 40.com reported. The increase totaled 331 million metric tons and represented a 1.1 percent rise on the review's adjusted basis. The Energy Institute published the 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy on July 13 in partnership with Ember and in collaboration with KPMG and Kearney.

The series covers energy-related emissions, industrial process emissions, flaring, and methane from fossil fuel production, transportation, and distribution. The 1.1 percent growth exceeded the 10-year average annual rate of 0.9 percent. The Statistical Review was previously issued for more than 70 years by BP before the Energy Institute assumed responsibility.