Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures

Did you know that...

In 2019, the total expenditures for environmental protection activities in industry amounted to €119.6 million which corresponds to 0.54% of the Gross Domestic Product? This percentage has tripled compared to 2018?

Most of the expenses (€ 92.6 million) were related to the reduction of air pollution?

We know because you told us!

The above statistics as well as other useful information, are produced by the data collected through the Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures.

Why is the Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures important?

The statistics produced based on the Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures, give important information regarding employment, expenditure and investment in capital equipment in the broad industrial sector, which includes mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity and water supply as well as in the broad public sector for environmental protection purposes in our country. Municipal authorities and specialized providers of environmental protection services are also covered.

The results of this survey are processed for the preparation of expenditure accounts for environmental protection. The statistics produced provide a valuable tool for the government and other bodies, in order to take measures and promote actions for the prevention, control and reduction of environmental pollution in Cyprus.

Consequently, participation in the Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures is important and affects our future, through the production of official statistics. So, if you are asked to participate, please do!

And remember, any information you provide us is treated as confidential, so we will never share the personal details of the employees in your enterprise/organisation with anyone, nor any information relevant only to your enterprise/organisation.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Where can I find the Survey on Environmental Protection Expenditures results?