Greenhouse gas emissions reduction pathways in the U.S. 2005-2030, by scenario
The United States submitted a strengthened Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2021 which set the target of reducing domestic emissions by 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. This target covers all sectors (including LULUCF) and greenhouse gases. When excluding LULUCF, reductions would be around 44 to 47 percent below 2005 levels, giving a domestic target of between 3,907 and 4,179 MtCO₂ by 2030.
Under current policies and actions, it is projected that the U.S. would miss its proposed reduction target, therefore additional policies will need to be implemented. Currently, U.S. domestic climate action is rated between "insufficient" and "almost sufficient". The U.S. aims to be net-zero by 2050.
Under current policies and actions, it is projected that the U.S. would miss its proposed reduction target, therefore additional policies will need to be implemented. Currently, U.S. domestic climate action is rated between "insufficient" and "almost sufficient". The U.S. aims to be net-zero by 2050.
