Emissions Reduction Target

But green groups argue mandatory standards have been watered down by intense industry lobbying

Heads of state and European Council gather for first annual meeting focusing on energy and innovation

Report advises EU to adopt 30 per cent emissions target and deliver new green investment strategy

E3G dismisses arguments against more ambitious emission targets

Government emphasises that per capita emissions will still rank below global average

But uncertainty remains over how $22bn project costs will be covered