Analysis of European statistical indicators of environmental efficiency

Abstract

The main task of this article is to define the function of statistical indicators in the process of analysing the environmental performance indicators. It is established that in economies of European countries the general principals of ecologisation of the economy are determined enviromental policy, which involves using of complex mechanisms for modernising and rationalizing of the manufacturing. In the EU countries, environmental protection is a strategically important task by active implementation of innovative production technologies and using effective financial instruments of influence for those subjects of management, whose activities significantly worsen the condition of the environment. In solving environmental and resource problems, it is necessary to use preventive methods that will reduce the risks of further escalation of the environmental and economic situation in the European region. To define the prospects of agricultural ecologisation, a statistical analysis of the dynamics of change in the area of organic farming was made. The indicators of energy tax revenues from the agricultural sector of European countries were determined and it was established that the volume of energy consumption is reduced by the introduction of innovative technologies for energy production and consumption. It is proved that sharing of zero-emission vehicles in newly registered cars is growing fast because of the large-scale implementation of automotive ecological programs. The indicators of production, safe and dangerous waste generation and the level of household waste recycling were explored too. A large part of goods is produced by recycling materials in economies of many developed countries. The analysis of the volume of environmental services provided by public authorities in a number of European countries was carried out in order to determine the dynamics indicators, conduct a comparative analysis and establish the absolute deviation. The research shows that in the structural model of environmental policy an important function is performed by mechanisms of environmental crediting and subsidisation, and the volumes of environmental subsidies, which are also determined and reviewed. It is recommended to study and implement the experience of European countries in solving environmental and resource problems by realisation the policy of sustainable development and balanced nature management in Ukraine.