SDG 12 · Indicator

SO2 emissions

kg/capita


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Significant challenges remain

13.31



Description

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions, in kilograms per capita.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1.61, indicating an accepting level of emissions per capita at 1.61 kg/capita.

Reference

National Emissions Inventory 2014 Version 2, Environmental Protection Agency 

SO2 emissions