Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Europe is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR in the upcoming period, due to the need to reduce carbon footprint, the usage of smart meters, and renewable energy sources. Precedence Research
• [New] The federal government's upcoming sustainability strategy will not enable Canada to meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and will affirm Canada as below average among G7 countries in emission reduction results. SenCanada
• [New] IGD identifies sustainability as a defining theme for supply chain trends in 2026, while NatWest emphasises that carbon border mechanisms and green trade frameworks will increasingly affect sourcing decisions. Professor Richard Wilding OBE - The Supply Chain & Logi
• [New] The need to develop strong circular bioeconomic models will become increasingly important, as carbon taxation and emission levies emerge given the UN countries aspiration of limiting global temperature increases to under 2 °C by 2060. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Replacing beef with beans in the US could free up 42% of US cropland and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 334 mmt, accomplishing 75% of the 2020 carbon reduction target. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2030, low-emissions hydrogen production from announced projects could reach 49 Mtpa, up from 38 Mtpa the previous year, with steel, chemicals, and petrochemicals representing the primary offtakes. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A new report from The Health Foundation finds that healthy life expectancy - the average number of years a person would expect to live in good health - is at an all time low in the UK. Plant Based Health Professionals UK
• [New] The UK has an opportunity to be the first major jurisdiction integrating internationally recognized software carbon standards into connections policy. Green Software Foundation
• [New] Under AB 2127, the California Energy Commission is required to publish a biennial report on the charging needs of 5 million zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. California Energy Commission
• [New] Governments must act fast - as the Arctic could be free of summer sea ice by 2035. Greenpeace International
• [New] By 2035, the price of carbon will reach $130 per tonne and will increase by 1.5% per year to 2040. Indigenous Lands & Resources Today
• [New] The price of carbon will remain at $95 per tonne for the remainder of 2026 and will increase to $100 per tonne starting in 2027 until 2030. Indigenous Lands & Resources Today
• [New] The International Maritime Organization's 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas target has created an inescapable imperative: the fleet of approximately 55,000 ocean-going vessels that moves 90% of global trade must transition to fuels that produce no net carbon emissions. Jaysons Chemical Industries
• [New] IMO 2050 net-zero mandate: The IMO's 2050 net-zero shipping target cannot be met with fossil fuels - zero-carbon fuels including green ammonia are the only viable pathways, making adoption a regulatory necessity. Jaysons Chemical Industries
• [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

Last updated: 24 May 2026