Impact of Key Drivers on Energy Intensity and GHG Emissions in Manufacturing in the Baltic States

The improvement in energy efficiency (EE) and increasing consumption of renewable sources (RES) manufacturing play an important role pursuing sustainable development the Baltic States contribute to transition a low-carbon economy. This paper presents results detailed analysis channel through which EE, along with structural activity changes, passes intensity total savings combination other key drivers reductions greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania during period 2010–2020, taking into account transformations climate framework European Union (EU). Fisher Ideal Index, Kaya identity, Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI), comparative methods are used. impact on showed different contributions towards improvements EE changes manufacturing, decreased by 53.1% 30.5% Lithuania, 16.5% Latvia. dominant is identified. GHG decomposition that because intensity, share fossil fuels, increases labour productivity, number employees, 35.5% 40.4% 8.1% Lithuania. confirm need for new policies implementation relevant commitments save increase contribution RES all three countries.