There are 3 key objectives for 2020, also known as the “20-20-20” targets: A 20 % reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels; Raising the share of EU energy consumption produced from renewable resources to 20%; A 20 % percent improvement in the EU’s energy efficiency. A financial penalty in the form of an excess emissions premium is foreseen for those manufacturers which do not comply with the CO2 emission reduction targets. 2020: 20% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The EU has also agreed targets to get at least 27 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 and to cut energy use by at least 27 per cent against business as usual. The Council introduces a binding reduction target of 30% from 2030, unless decided otherwise following a review of this regulation in 2022. EU negotiators also fixed an interim CO2-cut target for cars and vans of 15 percent by 2025.

Amber Rudd allays fears that target would be casualty of EU referendum and adopts fifth carbon budget to reduce emissions 57% by 2030 on 1990 levels The Commission proposes new targets for the EU fleet wide average CO2 emissions of new passenger cars and vans to help accelerate the transition to low- and zero emission vehicles.


The headline target is to cut EU emissions by “at least” 40 per cent of 1990 levels by 2030.
This policy update concisely surveys the policy background, summarizes the key elements of the regulation and the expected effects, and puts the new rule in international context.

This limited increase means that the EU is still expected to achieve its 2020 emissions reduction target, albeit by a narrower margin. For light-commercial vehicles, a 15% target for 2025 and a 31% target for 2030 were agreed upon. However, national measures will need to be urgently stepped up to achieve the EU’s new reduction targets for 2030. The Commission today took a decisive step forward in implementing the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement for a binding domestic CO2 reduction of at least 40% till 2030.

Last night EU leaders came to a compromise deal on climate targets for 2030.

EU legislators failed to agree 2030 targets for car and van CO2 emissions on Tuesday, ramping up the pressure to find a compromise before Parliament breaks for elections in May.