Global Trade Environmental Impact Dashboard

Analyzing environmental footprints of international trade flows aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 6: Clean Water SDG 7: Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 15: Life on Land

Country Selection

2 of 12 countries selected

Selected Countries

Available Countries

Trade Volume Impact

🇺🇸 188,735 Trade Flows
vs
🇮🇳 93,845 Trade Flows

Environmental Factors

🇺🇸 125,148 Factor Relationships
vs
🇮🇳 82,073 Factor Relationships

Key Insights

  • 🏭 India: 6× higher employment intensity (labor-focused exports)
  • ⚡ US: 3× higher energy intensity (manufacturing-focused)
  • 💧 India: 3× higher water usage (textile/agriculture)
  • 🏗️ US: 6× higher material extraction (raw materials)

🌫️ Air Emissions Impact Analysis

Comparing greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from trade activities (SDG 13: Climate Action)

💧 Water Resource Impact

Water consumption and withdrawal patterns in international trade (SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation)

🌱 Land Use Impact

Agricultural and forest land usage in trade patterns (SDG 15: Life on Land)

⚡ Energy Consumption

Energy intensity and renewable energy usage in trade (SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy)

🏗️ Material Extraction

Raw material usage and circular economy indicators in trade flows

👥 Employment Impact

Job creation and labor intensity in international trade (SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Strategic Insights & Recommendations

🌫️ Climate Action

US exports show higher carbon intensity, suggesting opportunities for clean technology adoption and carbon pricing mechanisms.

Implement carbon border adjustments and promote green technology transfer.

💧 Water Security

India's textile exports show high water intensity, requiring sustainable water management and efficiency improvements.

Invest in water recycling technologies and sustainable textile production methods.

👥 Decent Work

India's labor-intensive exports create more employment opportunities per trade dollar than US capital-intensive exports.

Balance automation with job creation, focusing on skilled labor development.

⚡ Clean Energy

Energy-intensive US manufacturing offers potential for renewable energy integration and efficiency gains.

Accelerate renewable energy adoption in manufacturing sectors.