• AI can mitigate up to 10% of global GHG emissions by 2030—equivalent to the EU’s total annual output.
• GenAI could boost Europe’s economy by €1.2 trillion over the next decade.
• AI-driven efficiency can slash energy use in large EU buildings by 20–40%.

The EU is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050—while also driving global competitiveness. A new policy roadmap, The AI Opportunity for Europe’s Climate Goals, outlines how AI can help deliver both.

“AI can be a vital tool for European decarbonisation, competitiveness, resilience and security.”

AI has the potential to cut 5–10% of global GHG emissions by 2030—equal to the EU’s annual emissions. General AI could also deliver a €1.2 trillion economic uplift in Europe within 10 years.

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“Through effective AI adoption, European industry could increase efficiency and reduce energy usage in large buildings by 20-40%.”

The roadmap recommends 3 strategic actions for policymakers:

1. Enable AI infrastructure:
   Invest in high-quality, accessible data, scalable digital infrastructure, and AI talent development to unlock climate-focused innovations.
2. Deploy cross-sector partnerships:
   Collaborate across public and private sectors to apply AI in energy, transport, agriculture, and industry. This includes tracking climate targets, improving disaster response, and creating national AI roadmaps.
3. Guide responsible AI use:
   Shape regulation to ensure energy-efficient data centers, reform energy markets, and enforce AI transparency standards.

“The path forward is clear: better data access, infrastructure, skills development, and responsible AI deployment can help maximize the technology’s benefits for Europe.”

With the right policy support, AI is not just a digital tool—it’s a climate and economic accelerator for Europe.

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