- Germany’s greenhouse emissions fell 10% in 2023.
- Carbon dioxide emissions dropped to 673 million tons.
Germany’s Federal Environment Agency, the Umweltbundesamt (UBA), confirmed Europe’s largest economy slashed greenhouse emissions by 10 per cent in 2023. Carbon dioxide emissions dropped to 673 million tons, marking the most significant decline since reunification.
This development aligns with the nation’s efforts to achieve its 2030 climate targets. Germany aims to reduce emissions by 65 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
In response to the positive trend, Climate Action and Economy Minister Robert Habeck states, “Germany is on track.” Reduced output from industries and increased renewable energy contribute to the decline.
However, despite this progress, challenges still need to be solved in sectors such as transportation and construction. The ministry warns that achieving the 2030 goals could be at risk without further measures to decarbonise these sectors.