Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] California has even established a 100% zero-carbon energy planning goal by 2045. California Energy Commission
• [New] The Federal Reserve established a $120 billion special low-interest green PV loan fund, complemented by World Bank and EU green credit facilities, cutting average financing costs for PV projects by 150 basis points from 2026 to 2030. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium
• [New] A global shift toward healthier diets could sharply reduce livestock farming, free up agricultural land, and cut emissions from land-use change by 85% by 2050. ScienceDaily
• [New] Platforms tracking carbon footprints and optimising building performance align with UAE's Net Zero 2050 strategy. RISE 2026
• [New] The commercial satellite sector's rapid transition toward large-scale Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation deployment, supported by programs such as Starlink, Project Kuiper, and OneWeb, is creating a significant demand opportunity for hermetically sealed RF, power, and signal-processing modules. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.K.'s Hydrogen Strategy targets 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, split equally between green and blue pathways, supported by the Hydrogen Business Model subsidy framework. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific demonstrates particularly strong growth potential, with a CAGR of 38.9%, driven by supportive government policies, renewable energy expansion, and industrial decarbonization requirements. Persistence Market Research
• [New] More than 35 major European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Milan, are expected to enforce stricter zero-emission or restricted-access delivery zones by 2026 under broader EU decarbonization initiatives. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The global health worker shortage will reach 11 million by 2030, primarily impacting low- and lower-middle-income countries. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Taiwan's formal commitment to emission reduction was solidified by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act in 2015, which established a long-term goal to reduce emissions to at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The lifecycle carbon emissions reductions enabled by SAF adoption could generate an additional estimated societal value of $19 billion through avoided carbon costs, based on the Government of Canada's methodology. Airbus
• [New] States like California and Washington are banning gasoline engine vehicles in about 10 years, and a major weather event could trigger legislative action like a carbon tax more quickly than expected. Ardmore Banking Advisors, Inc
• [New] The EU's Green Deal, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, is directing capital toward electrified commercial vehicle platforms at OEMs, including Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Iveco, and Scania, all of which require qualified harness supply partnerships. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The European Commission's enforceable standards require a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025, a 55% reduction in passenger-car emissions by 2030, and 100% of new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2035, all measured against the 2021 baseline. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Improvements in energy efficiency, electrification, accelerated deployment of renewable energy, integration of thermal plants with CCS, and the use of hydrogen and bioenergy were identified as decarbonization pathways feasible for achieving net-zero by 2050. ICOS
• [New] By 2040, the number of older adult households with low incomes will reach 32.6 million-up from 22.8 million in 2020 - and will represent 61% of older adult households. Governing
• [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

Last updated: 26 July 2026