Germany close to 2030 climate target as emissions fall

Germany aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, moving towards carbon neutrality by 2045.

In 2024, CO2 emissions in Germany fell to 649 million tons. Illustration photo

Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe's largest economy fell by around 3.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year, putting the country on track to meet its climate goals by 2030, the Federal Environment Agency said on March 14.

In 2024, CO2 emissions in Germany fell to 649 million tonnes, lower than the preliminary figure of 656 million tonnes published by the Berlin-based consultancy Agora Energiewende in January, as well as the 2024 legal target of 693.4 million tonnes.

Germany aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, moving towards carbon neutrality by 2045.

"I am confident we will achieve our national climate goals for 2030," Robert Habeck, Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, said in a statement.

However, Germany is at risk of significantly missing its EU Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) targets for 2021-2030, mainly due to slow progress in the transport and construction sectors.

The reduction in fossil fuel use is the main driver of Germany's emissions reductions by 2024, thanks to a sharp increase in renewable energy, which accounts for around 54% of the country's total electricity consumption.

However, emissions reductions in the transport and construction sectors in 2024 will remain modest, reaching only 1.4% and 2.3% respectively compared to the previous year, failing to meet the legal targets.

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