Global progress of net-zero emission targets by type 2017

Published by Ian Tiseo, Jul 10, 2025
Almost none of the net-zero emission target goals for the total energy supply and carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion were achieved as of 2017. The great majority of these established goals were in the status of "uncovered".

Progress of net-zero emission goals worldwide as of 2017, by target type

CharacteristicGlobal total energy supplyGlobal CO2 emissions from fuel combustion
Achieved 0% 0%
In law 3.8% 2.3%
Proposed legislation 8.7% 7.8%
In policy document 0.5% 0%
Under discussion 7.8% 6%
Uncovered 79.3% 84%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Progress in percentage0%0%3.8%3.8%8.7%8.7%0.5%0.5%7.8%7.8%79.3%79.3%0%0%2.3%2.3%7.8%7.8%0%0%6%6%84%84%Global total energy supplyGlobal CO2 emissions from fuel combustionAchievedIn lawProposed legislationIn policy documentUnder discussionUncovered
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%110%120%130%140%150%160%170%180%

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May 2020

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2017

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