This feature layer represents CO2 emissions (million tons) by freight volumes and region of origin and destination. The layer has been developed as a proxy to represent SDG 9.4.1 'CO2 Emission per Unit of Value Added' for Ireland. The layer was created using data produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) as part of the Road Freight Transport Survey 2016 and NUTS 3 boundary data  produced by Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi).Note that the NUTS 3 boundary refers to the former Regional Authorities established under the NUTS Regulation (Regulation (EU) 1059/2003). These boundaries were subsequently revised in 2016 through Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/2066 amending annexes to Regulation 1059/2003 (more info). In 2015 UN countries adopted a set of 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to help achieve the goals set out in the agenda by 2030. Governments are committed to establishing national frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals and to review progress using accessible quality data. With these goals in mind the CSO and OSi are working together to link geography and statistics to produce indicators that help communicate and monitor Ireland’s performance in relation to achieving the 17 sustainable development goals.The indicator displayed supports the efforts to achieve goal number 9 which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.