EU slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 17.2% in a decade

The European Union has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 17.2 percent over the past decade. By 2025, total emissions reached approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This reduction amounts to a decrease of around 700 million tonnes since 2015. The decline in emissions has been widespread across key industries. The energy sector saw the sharpest drop, with emissions falling by 45.3 percent between 2015 and 2025. Mining and quarrying followed, achieving a 33.3 percent reduction in the same period. Manufacturing also contributed, lowering its emissions by 16 percent.

Despite these cuts, the EU economy grew by 17.5 percent during the same timeframe. The figures indicate the bloc is balancing economic activity with its climate commitments. The overall reduction in emissions aligns with the EU’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. In 2025, the bloc’s total greenhouse gas output stood at 3.3 billion tonnes. The data confirms steady progress in lowering emissions while sustaining economic growth.