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Clearly identifiable technologies and policies bend the curve
Compared to pre-Paris baseline, emissions are 7.5 Gt lower in our STEPS by 2030, shaving 1 °C off warming by 2100;
Global energy sector CO2 emissions by scenario, 2010 – 2050
but staying in line with Paris requires stronger near-term action on clean electricity, efficiency, and electrification
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
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Gt CO2
Pre-Paris baseline (3.5 °C)
Current policy settings (2.5 °C)
Announced pledges (1.7 °C)
Net zero by 2050 (1.5 °C)