LEAK: EU to include carbon removals in 90% 2040 climate target communication

Published 14:55 on January 25, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:01 on January 25, 2024  / Emanuela Barbiroglio /  Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS

The European Commission will include carbon removals in its recommended goal to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, according to a leaked draft seen by Carbon Pulse on Thursday.
The European Commission will include carbon removals in its recommended goal to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, according to a leaked draft seen by Carbon Pulse on Thursday.


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