Overview

• Report finds that if currently approved measures are fully implemented, Germany will meet its legally binding 2021–2030 emission limits.
• It projects a significant slowdown in greenhouse gas reductions after 2030, putting 2040 and 2045 neutrality targets out of reach without further action.
• Transport and buildings sectors are identified as lagging contributors due to high baseline emissions and slow adoption of low-carbon technologies.
• Industry met its 2024 emissions target and is set to exceed 2030 goals, but ongoing emissions from power plants and process heat threaten compliance with 2045 objectives.
• The Climate Protection Act’s annual reporting, supported by UBA projections, highlights the need for accelerated decarbonization policies and technology deployment to secure long-term targets.