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  • EU’s Climate Ambition Under Scrutiny as Carbon Offsets Threaten Integrity of 2040 Emission Target
EU’s Climate Ambition Under Scrutiny as Carbon Offsets Threaten Integrity of 2040 Emission Target
Ecosphere News Correspondent
Ecosphere News Correspondent 2025-07-04 06:07:00

Brussels, July 4, 2025

The European Commission’s reaffirmation of its 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2040 has drawn both praise and concern from climate watchdogs. While the commitment sends a strong signal to Europe’s major industries about the bloc’s green transition, the inclusion of carbon offsets as a potential compliance tool is triggering alarm among environmental experts.

Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group, has warned that allowing countries to use carbon credits to meet the target could undermine the EU’s climate efforts. “Offsets dilute the urgency and integrity of climate action,” says T&E, pointing to past investigations which revealed that over 90% of rainforest carbon offsets issued by the world’s largest certifier were essentially worthless.

“Permitting offsets creates a loophole for polluting sectors—such as aviation, shipping, and fuel producers—to bypass real emissions cuts, when proven green technologies already exist,” the organization added.

Despite these concerns, the Commission maintains that the 90% reduction target by 2040 is essential to ensure predictability for key industries and to reinforce Europe’s energy security. Internal Commission documents estimate that meeting the target could save the EU between $75 to $100 billion annually by reducing dependency on oil imports.

Critically, the transport sector is at the center of this transition. It is projected to account for 45% of the EU’s total emissions by 2030. T&E argues that the success of the 2040 goal will depend on defending existing policies, including the 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate and the expanded carbon pricing mechanism (ETS2). They also urge the EU to take bolder steps: electrify corporate vehicle fleets, introduce robust aviation taxes, and accelerate decarbonization of road freight.

As the EU charts its climate path to mid-century, the debate over carbon offsets highlights a deeper question: Should environmental integrity be compromised for political convenience? For now, the inclusion of offsets risks setting a precedent that may undermine the long-term credibility of Europe’s climate leadership.


Published Date 2025-07-04 06:07:00
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