The European Council conclusions of 23-24 October 2014 stated that the emissions reduction target of at least 40 % should be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost-effective manner possible, with the reductions in the European Union emissions trading system (‘EU ETS’) laid down in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and non-ETS sectors amounting to 43 % and 30 %, respectively, by 2030 compared to 2005.
Dúradh sna conclúidí ón gComhairle Eorpach an 23-24 Deireadh Fómhair 2014 gur cheart don Aontas an sprioc astaíochtaí a laghdú 40 % ar a laghad a bhaint amach go comhpháirteach ar an mbealach is costéifeachtaí is féidir, sin laghduithe suas le 43 % agus 30 % faoi seach, i gcóras trádála astaíochtaí an Aontais Eorpaigh (EU ETS) a leagtar síos i dTreoir 2003/87/CE ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle agus in earnálacha nach mbaineann ETS leo, faoi seach, faoi 2030 i gcomparáid le 2005.