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03 Energy transition: countries perspective
China, on the other hand, views also net zero as a
business opportunity and is already a strong
contender in the electri昀椀cation market, However,
China's CO2 emissions have increased by an
astounding 400% since 1990 and continue to rise,
making China the largest carbon emitter by far.
FIGURE 5
Evolution of annual carbon emissions [tons bn]
Saudi Arabia, despite its reputation for its rapid
modernization and cutting-edge technologies, has
the highest CO2 emissions and one of the highest
energy consumption per capita as it continues to
rely heavily on oil. The Kingdom’s CO₂ emissions
have been steadily rising since 1990.
Source: ourworldindata
