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Paris: France's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions slowed significantly in 2025, according to a report released on Wednesday, by Citepa, the body responsible for tracking the country's carbon footprint.

Emissions fell by just 1.8% last year, a sharp deceleration from the 4.8% decrease recorded in 2023 and the 2.5% drop in 2024.

The stagnation is largely attributed to a rebound in the transport and heating sectors. While industrial emissions continued to decline due to improved energy efficiency and high energy prices, the transport sector.

France's largest source of carbon, saw a 0.5% increase as air travel and road freight returned to pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, a colder winter led to a rise in residential heating emissions, offsetting gains made in the renewable energy sector.

Environmental experts warn that this current trajectory puts France at risk of missing its 2030 targets, which require an average annual reduction of 4.7%. The High Council for Climate (HCC) noted that while the ‘easy wins’ in heavy industry have been achieved, the government is struggling to implement the structural changes needed in the daily habits of citizens and the logistics sector. 

The report has intensified pressure on the French government to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure and strengthen building insulation subsidies to regain momentum in its ecological transition.