CO2 emissions

CO2 emissions are the primary cause of climate change and global warming. While CO2 is naturally present in the atmosphere as part of the Earth's carbon cycle, human activities have caused the alteration of this cycle. This results in excessive amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere that cannot be reduced by means of natural sinks such as forests and soil. Human activities that contribute to CO2 and other greenhouses gases’ emissions are mostly derived from combustions of fossil fuels for transportation, industry, electricity and land-use.  Although the consumption of fossil fuels throughout the centuries has led to improved living conditions and accumulation of prosperity, we are now faced with the challenge of a transition to a greener and circular economy.

In order to accelerate the shift towards carbon-neutral society, the European Commission has adopted the European Green Deal. This is a set of various policies and measures that strive to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and make Europe the first climate neutral continent.