Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Europe will witness steady growth over the forecast period, with a share of nearly 14.7% globally in 2026, as organizations are focusing on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance rather than only reducing utility costs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy is accelerating adoption of outsourced FM models to achieve energy optimization, carbon reduction, and lifecycle asset management across public and private sector infrastructure. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Blue hydrogen with CCUS could be the most cost-competitive low-emissions option in regions with abundant gas resources, potentially just above USD 1/kg. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• [New] Kenya's commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 35% by 2035 involves significant strides towards a low-emission economy by 2050, impacting sectors like energy and agriculture significantly. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Low-emissions hydrogen production reached almost 1 Mt in 2025 and is expected to register record growth in 2026, accounting for more than 1% of global production, strongly concentrated in China, Europe and North America. IEA
• [New] Solvent-free PUDs and paints and coatings will be the fastest-growing segments, while Asia Pacific will lead regional growth. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Increasing numbers of Australian businesses adopting net zero carbon emission targets and seeking Climate Active certification will drive usage of Australian Carbon Credit Units. Mirage News
• [New] In 2026, trading carbon credits between countries will get easier because new international rules under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement will introduce common standards for how credits are created, tracked, and exchanged. ""
• [New] The ETS is a critical component of the EU's strategy to achieve a 62% reduction in carbon emissions from covered sectors by 2030. the global carbon reduction initiative
• [New] The immediate operational impact on banks is expected to be limited, given the current low level of refinancing operations and the relatively limited use of corporate bonds as collateral. Cleary Gottlieb
• [New] Microsoft Corp. pledged to match 100% of its hourly electricity consumption with purchases of zero-carbon energy by 2030. Insurance Journal
• [New] The wider Carbon Economic Value instrument could draw up to 5.8 billion US dollars in green investment and cut emissions by around 570 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over time. gCaptain
• [New] WGBC 2030 targets - The World Green Building Council calls for 40% less embodied carbon in all new buildings by 2030 - and net zero by 2050. Envirolink.me
• [New] Saudi Vision 2030 pushes green building demand through giga-projects that now ask suppliers for verified carbon data. Envirolink.me
• [New] Land Use and Agriculture Just Transition Plan which sets out how Scottish Government will move to a net-zero, climate-resilient economy by 2045, whilst ensuring fair process and creating green jobs, particularly in high-emission sectors. NatureScot
• [New] Nippon Steel have formulated a target of reducing total CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to the 2013 baseline and of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. Nippon Steel Corporation
• [New] The CBGDP pathway involves a significant ramp-up of engineered removals after 2030 to support delivery of the Sixth Carbon Budget. Climate Change Committee
• [New] Limiting ambition to that in the CBGDP would risk signalling a delay in UK ambition, particularly on plans to electrify key sectors, which could undermine other countries' commitment to growing markets for low-carbon technologies and delivering ambitious reductions in emissions. Climate Change Committee
• [New] With the closure of the more widely available Energy Company Obligation scheme, there is a risk that installations of heat pumps fall, especially in low-income households. Climate Change Committee
• [New] If all clean steel projects start on time, most of Europe's steel production will come from low-carbon electric arc furnaces and not coal-based blast furnaces. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Last updated: 19 July 2026