Ireland is projected to miss both its national and EU 2030 emissions targets amid lagging emissions reduction projection from sectors including Buildings, Electricity, Industry and Transport, according to the latest EPA report.
- Sectoral emissions ceilings for 2030 are projected to be exceeded by Buildings, Electricity, Industry and Transport sectors.
- Its national 2030 emissions reduction target is set at cutting emissions by 51% versus 2018 levels, while the projected reduction level ranges from 9-23%.
- The EU Effort Sharing Regulation target is set at cutting 42% emissions by 2030 versus 2005 level, while the projected reduction level ranges from 10-22%.
- Carbon budget between 2021-2025 of 295 Mt CO2e is projected to be exceeded by 8-12 Mt CO2e.
- The budget between 2026-2030 of 200 Mt CO2e is also expected to be exceeded by 77-114 Mt CO2e, including the carryover from previous budget.