# How did greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) change in British Columbia?

> Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) decreased in British Columbia.

Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) fell from 77,301 Kilotonnes to 73,462 Kilotonnes between 2009 and 2023—a decrease of 3,839 Kilotonnes, or 5%. It reached an observed low of 73,431 Kilotonnes in 2020 before ending at 73,462 Kilotonnes in 2023.

## Answer scope

- Geography: British Columbia (BC)
- Period: 2009 to 2023
- Frequency: Annual
- Source updated: 2025-12-11
- Accounting basis: Statistics Canada physical-flow account
- Emissions coverage: Industries and households
- Emissions unit: Kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent
- Gases covered: Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

## Key figures

- Start · 2009: 77,301 Kilotonnes
- Latest · 2023: 73,462 Kilotonnes
- Overall change: -3,839 Kilotonnes (5% decrease)

## Exact observations

| Period | Series | Source display value | Value as charted | Chart unit |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2009 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 77,301 Kilotonnes | 77301 | Kilotonnes |
| 2010 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 80,967 Kilotonnes | 80967 | Kilotonnes |
| 2011 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 79,577 Kilotonnes | 79577 | Kilotonnes |
| 2012 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 80,717 Kilotonnes | 80717 | Kilotonnes |
| 2013 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 81,896 Kilotonnes | 81896 | Kilotonnes |
| 2014 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 82,434 Kilotonnes | 82434 | Kilotonnes |
| 2015 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 82,906 Kilotonnes | 82906 | Kilotonnes |
| 2016 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 82,596 Kilotonnes | 82596 | Kilotonnes |
| 2017 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 83,508 Kilotonnes | 83508 | Kilotonnes |
| 2018 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 84,269 Kilotonnes | 84269 | Kilotonnes |
| 2019 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 82,415 Kilotonnes | 82415 | Kilotonnes |
| 2020 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 73,431 Kilotonnes | 73431 | Kilotonnes |
| 2021 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 76,149 Kilotonnes | 76149 | Kilotonnes |
| 2022 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 76,511 Kilotonnes | 76511 | Kilotonnes |
| 2023 | Greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) | 73,462 Kilotonnes | 73462 | Kilotonnes |

## How to read this measure

This is the physical-flow account, not the ECCC National Inventory Report or a consumption footprint. Methane and nitrous oxide use global warming potentials of 28 and 265. 2009–2022 data were revised in December 2025. Totals may differ from component sums due to rounding.

## How this answer was calculated

The headline compares the first and last observations shown. Absolute change is the last source value minus the first; relative change is (last ÷ first − 1) × 100. Intermediate observations remain visible in the chart and exact values. This is descriptive and does not identify causes.

## Source and provenance

- Official source: [Statistics Canada table 38-10-0097-01](<https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3810009701>)
- Table title: Physical flow account for greenhouse gas emissions
- Dataset identifier: 38100097
- Canonical human-readable answer: <https://www.canadaindata.ca/?place=bc&analysis=statcan-38100097-trend&subject=38>
- Province and territory comparison: <https://www.canadaindata.ca/comparisons/statcan-38100097-trend>
- Interpretation policy: this answer describes the selected observations; it does not infer causation.
- Source acknowledgement: Adapted from Statistics Canada, Physical flow account for greenhouse gas emissions, 2025-12-11. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

## Evidence version

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## Suggested citation

Canada in Data. “How did greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households (physical flow account) change in British Columbia?” British Columbia. Source updated 2025-12-11. <https://www.canadaindata.ca/?place=bc&analysis=statcan-38100097-trend&subject=38>

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