France’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions are falling short, with cuts slowing for the second consecutive year in 2025, government-backed data reveals. Emissions declined by just 1.6%—a reduction of 5.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent—well below the 4.6% annual drop required to meet 2030 targets.
Citepa, the non-profit tasked with tracking France’s emissions, reported that while industrial, agricultural, and transport sectors showed modest improvements, energy and waste management sectors saw minimal progress. The slowdown follows reductions of 3.9% in 2022 and 6.8% in 2023, signaling a concerning trend for the country’s carbon neutrality ambitions by 2050.
Climate experts warn that France’s reliance on imported fossil fuels heightens both environmental and geopolitical risks. The trend mirrors setbacks in Germany, where emissions fell only 1.5% in 2025. With the European Union aiming for a 90% net reduction by 2040, France’s current trajectory highlights the urgent need for accelerated decarbonisation strategies.
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