Even if all OECD countries were to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, global emissions would continue to be driven by non-OECD economies, limiting the impact of OECD decarbonization on the overall global emissions trajectory.
From the EPRINC Chart of the Week archive.
Cite: EPRINC, “Global CO₂ Emissions: What If Only OECD Goes Net Zero by 2050? Batt Odgerel May 24, 2023 Washington, DC,” Chart of the Week 2023-21, May 22, 2023.