Overview

• France's greenhouse gas emissions totaled 366 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, the lowest level since 1990, but far short of the reductions needed to meet 2030 climate goals.
• The energy sector led emissions reductions with an 11.6% decrease, driven by increased nuclear and hydropower production.
• Transport, the largest emitting sector, reduced emissions by only 0.7%, with minimal progress attributed to a slight drop in fuel sales.
• The residential sector saw limited reductions due to a 40% decline in energy renovation projects, linked to cuts in government funding for renovation incentives.
• France must achieve an annual reduction of 15 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 2024 to 2030 to align with its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.