16 Oct 2017

Germany must reduce non-ETS emissions by 38 percent by 2030 – EU Council conclusions

German environment ministry (BMUB) / EU Environment Council

The EU Environment Council has agreed on its position regarding emissions targets for member states from 2021 to 2030, aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions in sectors outside the scope of the EU emissions trading system (ETS). For Germany’s buildings, agriculture, waste management, transport and industry sectors this would mean a reduction of 38 percent by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, writes the environment ministry in a press release. The EU aims to reduce overall emissions by at least 40 percent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Non-ETS sectors will specifically contribute to that target through a reduction in emissions of 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. The Council and the European Parliament will now enter negotiations for a final text.

Find the BMUB press release in German here and the EU Council press release in English here.

For background, read the CLEW factsheet Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions and climate targets.

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