1. Physical Environmental Accounts - Communication and dissemination Using environmental accounts for policy needs European Statistical Training Programme (ESTP)
Jasmin Gülden Sterzl
Sacha Baud – Statistics Austria
Vienna, 28 – 30 Mai 2018
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2. Context
“Environmental accounts present environmental information in a way that is fully compatible with national accounts. Often, environmental data are presented against a detailed breakdown by economic activity. They are typically used to analyse the environmental impact of economic activity and policy measures, plus social activity.”
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

3. Context Environmental accounts complement environmental statistics:
“Environmental statistics capture the state of the environment and the pressures on it, as well as the impact of human activities and the measures taken to mitigate that impact.“
Environmental indicators:
“Environmental indicators are based on statistics and accounts. They allow comparisons over time, provide warning signals and help in making decisions.”
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

4. Political relevance
“Environmental accounts can be used to answer questions such as:
Which industry is emitting most greenhouse gases?
How do patterns of consumption and production affect the environment?
What is the effect of economic policy measures, such as an environmental tax on the generation of waste or air emissions?
How fast is the environmental economy growing and how does it compare with the rest of the economy?”
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

5. Presentation of results
Addressing political decision makers:
Focus on compatibility with national accounts
Project reports with information on concepts
Addressing the general public
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

6. New ESEA – communication strategy to improve the use of accounts
“Better communicating the accounts and getting more use of the accounts…”
Major focus should be given to:
Extend the uses of current accounting modules in view of deriving relevant indicators for the policy needs.
Present the accounts as an integrated accounting system.
Develop clear and accessible dissemination products.
Enhance communication with a variety of dissemination tools.
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

7. New ESEA – communication strategy to improve the use of accounts
Major focus should be given to:
Tailor-made indicators to meet user’s needs.
Interpret and analyse the results; combined analysis.
Improve placement of environmental accounts in the overall data offer; co-operation with other agencies.
Maintain communication and dialogue with key users.
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

8. Publication and dissemination channels
‚Traditional‘ tools:
NSI web pages
Press releases
Press conferences
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

9. Publication and dissemination channels
‚New or alternative‘ (?) tools:
Dedicated web pages
Social media like Twitter or Facebook (experience?)
Statistics brief
Cross-cutting indicator sets
Co-operation with media
Interactive graphics, motion charts etc. …
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

10. Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

11. Publication and dissemination channels
Dedicated web pages:
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

12. Other publications and dissemination channels
Social media:
Twitter
Facebook …
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

13. Publication and dissemination channels
Statistics Brief:
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

14. Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

15. Publication and dissemination channels
Cross-cutting indicator sets: „How's Austria?“
Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

16. Publication and dissemination channels
Interactive graphs, motion charts:
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Carbon footprints are one particular analytical application of air emissions accounts (AEA). They can be compiled e.g. by using a modelling approach, based on economic information and air emissions accounts.
Using this approach Eurostat estimates the EU-28’s carbon footprint at 7.1 tonnes per person in 2016.
Material footprints quantify the worldwide demand for material extractions (biomass, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and fossil energy materials/carriers) triggered by consumption and investment by households, governments and businesses in the EU. Material footprints are compiled with a model, using data from national accounts and material flow accounts.
The mainly used indicator for resource use is the domestic material consumption (DMC). But this indicator do not provide an entirely accurate picture of global material footprints because EW-MFA record imports and exports in the actual weight of the traded goods when they cross country borders instead of the weight of materials extracted to produce them. As the former are lower than the latter, EW-MFA and the derived DMC underestimate the material footprint. To adjust for this, the weight of processed goods traded internationally is converted into the corresponding raw material extractions they induce.
So import and export flows can be expressed in their raw material equivalents (RME). According to these estimates, EU imports in 2015 were 2.4 times higher when expressed in RME than imports recorded in EW-MFA. Exports were 4.1 times higher. The derived global material footprint, also referred to as raw material consumption (RMC), was 13.9 tonnes per capita in the EU in 2015 and 5.6 % higher than DMC.

17. Questions?