The EU sets an intermediate climate target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040
18 Mar 2026Effective: 11 Mar 2026156 views
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Businesses across all sectors, especially industry, construction, transport and agriculture
Summary
The European Union establishes a climate target for 2040: reducing net emissions by 90% compared to 1990. This milestone serves as a bridge between the 2030 target and climate neutrality by 2050.
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The Regulation amends the European Climate Law (EU) 2021/1119 by incorporating a binding target for net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This new intermediate milestone requires Member States and the Commission to adapt their policies, national energy and climate plans, and …
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OJ:L_202600667: Reglamento (UE) 2026/667 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 11 de marzo de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2021/1119 en lo que respecta al establecimiento de un objetivo climático intermedio de la Unión para 2040
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