Energy Intensive Manufacturers in State Economy: Case study of Latvia

Abstract

The research focuses on evaluating the impact of large manufacturing enterprises both on country's economy and on environment from the perspective of energy intensity. The case study is based on the situation in Latvia. The research uses the Kaya identity to show the situation that is necessary to obtain in order to achieve the carbon emissions goals of the European Union. The research also provides an analysis on coincidences between Latvia's GDP, energy intensity and carbon intensity, as well as studies the input of the largest industries in Latvia on the country's energy intensity and provides suggestions for improving the manufacturing industry from the perspective of energy savings.