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Emissions to water, heavy metals
Between 2000 and 2014, emissions of heavy metals to water fell by nearly 58 percent, while the economy grew by 17 percent.
Groundwater extraction by businesses
Between 2000 and 2014, 5 percent less fresh (and brackish) groundwater was extracted.
Green policy instruments
The government can choose from various policy instruments in order to steer economic development towards green growth.
Red List Indicator
In recent years, circumstances for various plant and animal species seem to have improved to some degree.
Domestic mineral consumption
In the Netherlands, (non-metallic) minerals are predominantly used in the construction sector.
Green patents
The share of green technology patents in total Dutch patent applications to the European Patent Office (EPO) rose from
Net inland energy consumption in the private sector
Net inland energy consumption by the private sector rose by 2 percent in 2016 compared to 2000, while GDP increased by 21 percent.
Environmental investment
In 2015 the share of Dutch investment in environmental protection in total investment
Energy reserves
The remaining natural gas reserves in the Netherlands have decreased by almost 54 percent since 2000.
Well-being elsewhere
What is well-being ‘elsewhere’? Well-being ‘elsewhere’ concerns the effect that the Dutch pursuit of prosperity has on the rest of the world, and particularly on the least developed countries (LDCs).