2024 review of the 2050 emissions target
This is our first review of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2050 emissions target.
Overview
To ensure that the 2050 target remains fit for purpose, the Commission is required to review it every five years and provide independent expert advice to the government of the day on whether any changes should be made.
Consultation on our discussion document for this review took place between 8 April and 31 May 2024.
We provided our final report in November 2024.
The government's formal response to this report was released in December 2025 and is available on the Parliament website: