Greece Leads in CO2 Emission Reductions by 2030 – Commission Report

Greece is set to surpass the 2030 climate goal significantly, exceeding European requirements by 20%, according to a report published yesterday (May 27, 2025) by the European Commission. The report evaluates each member state’s progress towards the end of this decade. Greece is projected to exceed its CO2 emission reduction target, ranking as the top-performing country across Europe. According to the Commission, data provided by the Greek government in February shows that emissions will be reduced by 43.2% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, which is 20% higher than the initial target of 22.7%. It should be noted that much of this reduction was achieved during the previous decade due to the economic crisis. Additionally, Greece’s renewable energy targets are positively assessed, with green energy expected to reach 44% of the total energy sector by 2030, surpassing the European average of 42.5%. However, the Commission identifies certain gaps in Greece’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), such as insufficient details regarding carbon capture and storage for individual sources. The NECP also lacks clear goals for emerging renewable technologies and renewable fuels in industry, along with a comprehensive assessment of biomass. Lastly, there is a noted gap in defining the energy savings target that needs addressing.