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Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050 (RNC2050)

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Summary

The Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050 (RNC2050) is a strategic plan developed by the Portuguese government to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. It aims to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by 85% to 90% below 2005 levels by 2050 through various measures, including increasing the use of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable mobility, and decarbonizing the industrial and agricultural sectors. The roadmap also includes social and economic considerations, such as job creation and equity, and emphasizes the need for international cooperation to achieve the goals. The plan is updated every five years to track progress and adjust targets.

Issuer

Portugal

Year

2019

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

The Portuguese Government (Republica Portuguesa); Fundo Ambiental; APA (Government)

Instrument type

Roadmap

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: carbon intensity, climate change, conservation, deforestation, degradation, effluent management, emissions, energy, environment, environmental certification, fisheries, forests, ghg emissions, ghg reduction, greenhouse gas, land use, pollution, recycled materials, recycling, renewable energy, renewables, resource efficiency, resource reuse, resource use, soil, solid waste, sustainable agriculture, sustainable finance, sustainable mobility, waste, water, water scarcity, wetlands, biodiversity
    • S focus: diversity, human capital, human rights, compensation
    • G focus: human capital, human rights, accountability
    • SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land
    • Administrative services, Agriculture, Construction, Education, Finance, Health, Information, Management, Manufacturing, Mining, Professional services, Public administration, Real estate, Retail trade, Transportation