Global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions were around 38 billion metric tons (GtCO₂) in 2023. Under current policy settings, global fossil CO₂ emissions are expected to peak in the coming years, and fall to 36.2 GtCO₂ by 2030. The electricity and heat sector is projected to experience emissions reductions of 50 percent between 2023 and 2050, while those from the industry sector is would remain stable over this period.
Projected fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide under a stated policies pathway scenario from 2010 to 2050, by sector
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