France's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Slows Sharply in 2024

Emissions fell by just 1.8% in 2024, down from 5.8% in 2023, as transport and residential sectors struggle to decarbonize.

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.