Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Currently, construction companies can use the Science-Based Target's Sectoral Decarbonization Approach model for other industry or the linear decarbonization approach for absolute emissions, which follows a linear pathway to 49 to 72% emission reductions by 2050. Science Based Targets Initiative
• [New] Liner shipping has committed USD 150 billion to build 1,035 dual fuel ships by 2030, designed to run on low and zero greenhouse gas fuels. United Nations
• [New] The verified emission factors may already be applied for the 2025 FuelEU Maritime reporting year and offer a strategic opportunity to positively impact compliance calculations - potentially lowering penalties and enhancing the financial viability of LNG-fuelled vessels. DNV
• [New] In 2025, luxury cruise brands will push even further, offering carbon-neutral voyages and partnering with conservation groups to support ocean preservation. Geeks
• [New] LTO is now recognised as the fastest and lowest-risk route to securing firm, low-carbon electricity this decade, and it remains the essential bridge to future new build. Energy Central
• [New] Given issues around America's steep tariffs on key Indian exports and the EU's carbon tax, trade negotiations with them are likely to roll out into 2026. The Indian Express
• [New] Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology is another burgeoning technology that will continue to grow in importance in the oil and gas sector during 2026. Offshore Technology
• [New] The overall trend has been definitively downward, as weakening demand met supply increases from OPEC and the US; talk of a 'super glut' in 2026 mean prices look set to remain low. Offshore Technology
• [New] The global carbon fiber prepregmarket size is calculated at USD 9.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 10.65 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 21.86 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 9.44% from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] A new approach to carbon capture could slash costs Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT chemical engineers have developed a more efficient, affordable carbon capture method by adding a common compound, tris, to standard potassium carbonate solutions. Marcellus Drilling News
• [New] The development of the LODD network across the UAE and GCC will introduce new low-emission logistics options, streamlining customer engagement and strengthening operational intelligence. The STAT Trade Times
• [New] De Lijn aims to achieve a 100% emission-free bus fleet by 2035, electrifying more than 2,000 vehicles across its network. Automotive World
• [New] 25% of CBAM revenues would be recycled between 2028 and 2029 to support EU manufacturers investing in decarbonization. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] By replacing fixed 2030 emissions-reduction levels with broad ranges, delaying full phase-out of thermal-coal financing outside OECD/EU countries until 2040, and continuing to rely heavily on carbon offsets, HSBC's updated approach is weaker than its previous commitments. Edie
• [New] Carbon sequestration pipelines and other utility projects will be an early focus of the 2026 legislative session, signaling a renewed GOP effort to resolve last year's bruising fight over eminent domain. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] The remaining 10% of emissions will have to be offset by sustainable fuels or low-carbon steel made in Europe. National Law Review
• [New] The European Commission released a proposal to require a 90% reduction of carbon-dioxide tailpipe emissions from baseline levels for new cars sold in the bloc beginning in 2035. National Law Review
• [New] As technological maturity increases and commercial adoption expands, V2G will play a defining role in shaping resilient, low-carbon power networks worldwide. EIN Presswire
• [New] To conclude, 2026 will mark a turning point for industrial players who move beyond incremental fixes and embrace system-level change, measured through a Capital and Carbon Efficiency lens. The Manufacturer

Last updated: 28 December 2025