The two figures have different scopes. The European -55% target in 2030, set by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, concerns net emissions, including absorption. France's target concerns gross emissions, excluding carbon sinks. The decree precisely sets 276 Mt in 2030 against a 1990 reference of 547 Mt, or -49.5%. When expressed in net emissions, France's pathway moves closer to the European target.
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