Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Decarbonization and Regulatory Mandates Global maritime organizations such as the IMO are enforcing stricter emission limits to align with the goal of cutting shipping emissions by 50% by 2050. The National Law Review
• [New] The European Green Deal envisions Europe as a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy, emphasizing in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, reducing reliance on resources, and ensuring that all regions benefit equally from the decarbonization actions. SpringerOpen
• [New] With solar, onshore wind, and biopower contributing to diversification, the UK is well positioned to maintain momentum towards a low carbon power system and achieve its 2050 net zero goal. Energy Global
• [New] By 2030, the global fleet will have the capacity to consume over 50 Mtoe of low-GHG fuels (excluding biofuels). DNV
• [New] Carbon emissions from the lithium-ion battery supply chain could be cut by a third by 2060, but only by combining cross-regional cooperation with regionally tailored circular economy policies, a study in Nature has concluded. Chemistry World
• [New] Climate Alignment: Lithium from renewable-powered, low-impact ocean operations could underpin global carbon footprint reduction goals if environmental impacts are managed. Farmonaut
• [New] With decarbonization efforts intensifying as we approach 2026, the demand for lithium (a key component of EV and grid batteries), tantalum (vital for electronics), and other rare elements derived from pegmatites is reaching unprecedented levels. Farmonaut
• [New] Backed by mandates such as the EU ReFuelEU Aviation regulation and IMO's 2050 decarbonization targets, low-carbon fuels are attracting investment and corporate commitments from leaders like Maersk, Finnair, and United Airlines. Yahoo Finance
• [New] To meet the climate goals set for 2030, there will be a higher demand for low- and zero-emission cars. Precedence Research
• [New] The Bavarian town of Waldkraiburg is set to double down on clean energy, announcing a €20 million plan ($23.3 million) to build its second geothermal heating plant as part of a major push toward carbon-neutral district heating by 2027. Yahoo News Australia
• [New] A forward look at what an interconnected geothermal-lithium-storage ecosystem could deliver by 2035 in terms of energy security and decarbonization. Eventbrite
• [New] After a series of missed annual emission reduction targets, the Scottish Government will publish a new Climate Change Plan which will set out how they will reduce emissions in line with a new carbon budgets system. Electricity Info
• [New] Canada could scrap a cap on oil and gas emissions if other measures like effective carbon markets, stronger regulations, carbon capture and storage technologies proved successful. Yahoo Finance Canada
• [New] Firms are increasingly focusing on carbon footprint reduction, safe waste handling, and hazard-free manufacturing, aligning with the global sustainability agenda. openpr
• [New] AccuWeather meteorologists have placed Florida in an area of low risk of tropical storm wind and rain impacts, whereas the rest of the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines are in the near-zero risk of impacts. Newsweek
• [New] China will strengthen alignment between green development strategies across economies, promote the free flow of high-quality green technologies and products, accelerate the shift toward green and low-carbon development, and actively respond to climate change. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] China has submitted its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets and will comprehensively implement a dual-control system on total carbon emissions and carbon intensity. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• China leads regional growth with a positive CAGR, supported by national carbon neutrality by 2060 commitments and comprehensive decarbonization mandates across residential and industrial sectors. Persistence Market Research
• In 2025, carbon neutrality will be a major selling point. NorthPennNow

Last updated: 09 November 2025