Progress towards national greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry and waste sectors, which are regulated by the EU Effort Sharing legislation, have fallen by 14% between 2005 and 2021. Preliminary estimates for 2022 show a further 3% reduction compared with 2021 levels, keeping the GHG emissions below the established emission trajectory for the year. However, more ambitious national targets for Effort Sharing emissions adopted in the context of the Fit-for-55 package will require EU countries to step up efforts. Based on current and planned measures, Member States’ GHG emissions are projected to fall to 32% below 2005 levels by 2030, meaning acceleration will be needed to reach the 2030 target of 40% reductions in the Effort Sharing sectors. Read more here...