How do the G7 countries compare on their net zero targets?
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The G7 countries are some of the world’s largest economies and emitters of greenhouse gases. They have also pledged to lead the global transition to a net zero future, where the amount of emissions they produce is balanced by the amount they remove or offset. But how do they compare on their net zero targets, and what does this mean for their energy systems and societies? What are the net zero targets of the G7 countries? The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, plus the European Union. At the G7 Summit in June 2021, they committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, and to achieving an overwhelmingly decarbonized power system in the 2030s 1 . They also called on all countries, especially major emitting economies, to join them in these goals as part of a global effort 2 . However, not all G7 countries have the same net zero target date. Germany still has a 2045 net zero date while the US, Canada, Italy, Fran...