Art. 3 Federal Act of September 30, 2022 on Climate Protection Goals, Innovation, and the Enhancement of Energy Security (CPA) - Goals regarding Emission Reduction and Negative Emission Technologies

The Confederation shall ensure that the impact of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions generated in Switzerland is reduced to zero by 2050 (net-zero goal) through the following measures: a. minimize greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible, and b. offset the impact of the remaining greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing negative emission technologies both within Switzerland and abroad.

After 2050, the quantity of CO2 extracted and stored using negative emission technologies must exceed the remaining greenhouse gas emissions.

The Confederation shall ensure that greenhouse gas emissions are reduced compared to 1990; the interim targets are as follows: a. between 2031 and 2040: by at least 64% on average; b. by 2040: by at least 75%; c. between 2041 and 2050: by at least 89% on average.

The reduction targets must be technically feasible and economically sustainable. As far as possible, they should be achieved through emission reductions made in Switzerland.

Within their competencies, the Confederation and the cantons ensure that, by no later than 2050, carbon sinks are available in sufficient quantity within Switzerland and abroad to achieve the net-zero goal. The Federal Council may set indicative values for the use of negative emission technologies.

Emissions generated by fuels supplied in Switzerland for international air and maritime transport are taken into account in achieving the objectives set out in paragraphs 1 and 2.

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