Sustainability, Clean Energy, Recycling & ESG Matters

The Hard Math Behind The Biden Agenda

Written by Graham Copley | Apr 28, 2021 4:41:54 PM

The exhibit below shows in stark terms what would be required. The column on the left is 50% of the sector emissions from 2005 according to the EPA, and this what we need to get to by 2030 to meet the pledge. It is only the Power Generation sector that has seen meaningful reductions since 2005 and consequently a 50% target from 2019 is the average needed from the other segments. We discuss the challenges (which are significant) and some possible solutions in today's ESG & Climate Report

Source: EPA and C-MACC Analysis