European Union

European Union's reported carbon emissions

**European Union: Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview** The European Union (EU), headquartered in Brussels (BE) and operating within the membership organisation services sector (91), is actively engaged in climate action, setting ambitious targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions. While specific, comprehensive emissions data for the organisation itself is limited, the EU has established broad climate commitments guiding its member states and broader policy framework. **Emissions Data:** The available emissions data for the EU organisation primarily focuses on Scope 3 emissions, particularly upstream transportation and distribution. * **2025:** Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution were approximately 1,100,000,000,000 kg CO2e (1.1 trillion kg CO2e). * **2020:** Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution were approximately 1,000,000,000,000 kg CO2e (1 trillion kg CO2e). * **2015:** Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution were approximately 950,000,000,000 kg CO2e (950 billion kg CO2e). * **2010:** Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution were approximately 900,000,000,000 kg CO2e (900 billion kg CO2e). For the year **2021**, more comprehensive data was reported: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 191,679,300,000 kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 83,627,900,000 kg CO2e. * **Scope 3:** Approximately 622,100,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for 191,679,300,000 kg CO2e of this scope. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** The EU has made significant climate commitments, most notably the European Green Deal, which aims to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. This overarching goal is underpinned by intermediate targets: * **2030 Climate Target:** The EU aims to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels. * **Legally Binding Targets:** The Climate Law enshrines these targets into EU legislation, ensuring a long-term commitment. * **Fit for 55 Package:** This legislative package comprises a range of proposals to revise and update EU laws to meet the 2030 climate target. The provided data does not detail specific reduction initiatives or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets for the organisation itself, suggesting that the broader EU climate policy and its implementation across member states represent the primary climate commitments.