1.5°C Deadline: How Renewable Energy Can Cut Emissions 50% by 2030 and Prevent Climate Crisis

Energy is required for daily life, business growth, Renewable Energy and global energy security. However, to tackle climate change, we must speed up the transition to clean energy while considering the unique needs of different regions.

OECD countries aim to be carbon neutral by 2050
Global South countries need reliable energy access to improve living standards TotalEnergies is balancing both needs by continuing to meet today’s energy demand while accelerating the shift to low-carbon energy in a responsible and sustainable way.

Reducing outflow from Our Operations

All impression fuel producers must make cutting emissions a top priority. TotalEnergies has a strong action plan to reduce greenhouse gas outflow (Scope 1+2) and achieve carbon equity by 2050.

Our key actions include:

✔️ Ending routine flaring to reduce emissions
✔️ Eliminating methane leaks gradually
✔️ Improving energy efficiency across operations
✔️ Using carbon capture and storage (CCS) to lower emissions
✔️ Offsetting remaining emissions from 2030 using Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) carbon credits

Helping Customers Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
TotalEnergies is helping customers cut emissions by:

✅ Investing in renewable energy like solar and wind
✅ Expanding natural gas use as a transition fuel
✅ Developing CO₂ transportation and storage solutions
✅ Providing low-carbon products and services to transform energy demand

We measure progress using lifecycle carbon intensity, which calculates the total carbon emissions per unit of energy sold (g CO₂e/MJ).

Building a Cleaner Energy Future

By reducing emissions, expanding clean energy, and supporting customers, TotalEnergies is committed to reinventing energy and achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future for all.

Dream the Earth like a sick patient. Doctors say if the Earth’s climate rises 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, things get really bad.

We see more extreme weather, like stronger storms, hotter heatwaves, and rising sea levels. This makes life harder for everyone, especially those already struggling.

Scientists believe that if we let the Earth get too much hotter, we might reach a point where things spiral out of control. We could see massive ice melt, ocean changes, and even more extreme weather. This is why the 1.5°C deadline is so important.

Why 2030 Matters

To stay below 1.5°C, we need to act fast. Scientists say we need to cut greenhouse gas emissions (the stuff that traps heat in the atmosphere) by about 50% by 2030. That’s a huge task, and it’s only a few years away.

Renewable Energy: Our Best Chance
So, how do we cut emissions so quickly? The answer is clear: renewable energy. This means using energy from sources that don’t run out and don’t pollute, like:

Solar Power: Sunlight is free and plentiful. Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity.

Wind Power: Wind turbines use the power of the wind to generate electricity.

Hydropower: Dams use the flow of water to create electricity.

Geothermal Energy: Heat from the Earth’s core can be used to generate electricity.

Why Renewable Energy is the Key:


Clean Energy: Unlike burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas), renewable energy doesn’t release harmful greenhouse gases.

enough Resources: The sun, wind, and water are everywhere. We just need to use them.

Falling Costs: The cost of renewable energy, especially solar and wind, has dropped dramatically in recent years. It’s becoming cheaper than fossil fuels in many places.

Job Creation: Building and maintaining renewable energy infrastructure creates new jobs.

Energy Independence: Countries can rely on their own renewable resources instead of importing fossil fuels.

How Renewable Energy Can Cut Emissions 50% by 2030:

Replace Fossil Fuel Power Plants: We need to quickly replace coal and gas power plants with solar and wind farms.

Electrify Transportation: Electric cars, buses, and trains run on electricity, which can be generated from renewable sources.

Improve Energy Efficiency: We need to use less energy in our homes, businesses, and industries. This means better insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and smarter buildings.

Invest in Smart Grids: Smart grids can manage energy flow more efficiently, allowing us to use more renewable energy.

Promote Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced from renewable energy can be used to power industries and transportation.