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Table 4.5:
GHG reductions according to 2050 EU Roadmap
4.4 Climate and energy policies
Since 2007, the commitment of Europe to become a
highly energy-efficient, low carbon economy has been
defined by the setting of climate and energy targets.
The environmental targets have evolved and become
more ambitious over time as indicated below:
The “20-20-20” target (set in March 2007) is aiming to achieve the
following by 2020
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A 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels
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Raising the share of renewable energy sources to 20%
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A 20% improvement in energy efficiency
The 2050 EU Roadmap (agreed in March 2011)
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A 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050
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Reductions of the order of 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040
The Roadmap sets out milestones which form a cost-effective pathway to these
goals. The table below shows the main sectors responsible for Europe's greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions. The roadmap shows how these sectors can make the transi-
tion to a low-carbon economy.
GHG REDUCTIONS ACCORDING TO 2050 EU ROADMAP
GHG reductions compared to 1990
2005
2030
2050
Total
-7%
-40 to -44% -79 to -82%
Sectors
POWER GENERATION (CO ² )
-7%
-54 to -68% -93 to -99%
INDUSTRY (CO ² )
-20% -34 to -40% -83 to -87%
TRANSPORT (INCL. CO ² AVIATION, EXCL. MARITIME)
+30%
+20 to -9% -54 to -67%
RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICES (CO ² )
-12% -37 to -53% -88 to -91%
AGRICULTURE (NON-CO ² )
-20%
-36 to -37% -42 to -49%
OTHER NON-CO ² EMISSIONS
-30%
-72 to -73% -70 to -78%