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The focus of the global goal “Responsible Consumption and Production” is sustainable production and consumption patterns, more efficient use of resources and activities that reduce human impact on the environment and health. The 2030 Agenda lays down implementing the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. The essence of the programmes is sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Food waste must be reduced by a half and food losses must be reduced in production and supply chains. The agenda highlights the need for environmentally

Society has an impact on the environment by extracting resources and energy and generating waste and pollution. It is important to use natural resources sustainably and preserve the environment in order to maintain ecological balance and ensure economic growth. The preparation of environmental accounts based on the principles of economic statistics allows the integrated analysis of production, resource and energy use, emissions and environmental taxes. By combining data, it is possible to assess the impact of the economy on the environment and the contribution of the environment to the economy

The daily lives of many people are affected by whether electricity is affordable, where energy comes from and how much of it is consumed. Energy statistics provide a comprehensive picture of Estonia's energy sector, showing how much energy is produced and consumed, how dependent Estonia is on energy imports and how energy prices change. This helps to understand the general direction in which Estonia's energy sector is moving. Statistics Estonia publishes data in two main areas: energy production and consumption energy prices The data provide an overview of the energy sources being used, the