Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Regulatory authorities began using fusion energy in their future decarbonization plans which demonstrates increasing governmental backing for commercial reactor implementation after 2030. Transpire Insight
• [New] Industrial decarbonization and green fuel investments drive hydrogen production applications to experience their fastest growth rate through 2035. Transpire Insight
• [New] The first carbon source satellite is scheduled for launch by the end of 2026, and the near-real-time global carbon monitoring will be achieved before 2030. chinadailyhk
• [New] By 2026, sustainability will be a core decision parameter: carbon footprint, water use, waste, raw-material sourcing, supplier transparency, and life-cycle metrics. International Multispeciality Journal of Health
• [New] Expanding Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband could help narrow global connectivity gaps and generate substantial economic benefits by extending high-quality internet access to unserved and underserved communities. Oxford Economics
• [New] Regions that align policy, capital, infrastructure, and industrial delivery will be well-positioned in emerging low-carbon markets to secure a durable, competitive position globally. Guidehouse
• [New] Across Europe, expansion of renewables-plus-storage capacity exceeding 35 GW by 2030 is reshaping energy support for low carbon building operations and manufacturing. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] The potential restructuring of British Steel could expand the supply of low embodied carbon materials and stimulate broader resource efficiency in construction, bolstering national capacity for decarbonising the built environment. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] Carbon labelling becomes mandatory in the EU and voluntary-but-expected globally, requiring printers to integrate emissions data into their variable data printing workflows. Kylin Machine
• [New] KSA: Demand in Saudi Arabia is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 12.2% through 2036, supported by Vision 2030 initiatives, rapid expansion of smart cities, large-scale renewable energy investments, and increasing adoption of digital sustainability and carbon management solutions. FactMr
• [New] China: Demand in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 12.4%, supported by massive investments in industrial decarbonization, smart grid development, and digital energy infrastructure. FactMr
• [New] U.S.: Demand in the United States is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 10.7%, supported by strong investments in digital ESG reporting systems, AI-powered carbon accounting platforms, and enterprise sustainability transformation programs. FactMr
• [New] MR analysis, demand for digital decarbonization solutions is estimated to grow to USD 359.6 billion in 2026 and USD 1,049.0 billion by 2036. FactMr
• [New] The cooperative effort to transfer 1.7 tonnes of high-assay low-enriched uranium - HALEU - fuel from Japan to the USA has been hailed as a pivotal step in reducing nuclear proliferation risks and enhancing global security while supporting the US domestic supply chain. Electricity Info
• [New] By 2026, almost every new AC sold will use a low-GWP refrigerant like R - 32 or R - 454 B. The Furnace Outlet
• [New] FuelEU Maritime regulations in Europe will penalize high-carbon fuels, accelerating the shift to alternatives like LNG, methanol, and ammonia. S.A.I.L.
• [New] The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings will enforce tougher standards, pushing shipowners to reduce emissions by at least 2% annually. S.A.I.L.
• [New] The low-power reactor is being built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and could be operational as early as 2027. Energy.gov
• [New] Singapore's plan to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity from neighbours (including Indonesia and Malaysia) illustrates how data center growth is catalysing major power projects, many of which are expected to be financed on the basis of direct or indirect offtake by data center operators. Clifford Chance
• [New] FedEx continues to transition its fleet to zero-emission not only in the U.S., but across Latin America and the Caribbean to align with its global goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040 through a phased move to zero-emission delivery vehicles. Energy Exchange
• [New] Low-emissions hydrogen production includes historical values for 2020 and 2024 and an estimate of the potential production in 2030 from projects that have at least reached final investment decision (FID) and target operation before 2030. IEA

Last updated: 17 May 2026