A binding target of at least a 40 % domestic reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 was endorsed in the conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 October 2014 on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework, and this target was reconfirmed at the European Council meeting of 17-18 March 2016.
Formhuiníodh sprioc ceangailteach de laghdú intíre 40 %, ar a laghad, ar astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa ar fud an gheilleagair faoi 2030 i gcomparáid le 1990 sna conclúidí ón gComhairle Eorpach an 23-24 Deireadh Fómhair 2014 maidir le creat beartais 2030 don aeráid agus don fhuinneamh, agus rinneadh an sprioc sin a athdhearbhú ag cruinniú na Comhairle Eorpaí an 17-18 Márta 2016.