Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Spain's vast land area offers opportunities for reforestation and soil carbon sequestration projects. Market Data Forecast
• [New] France aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with intermediate targets for 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The UK government's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution includes investments in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies, generating new offset opportunities. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Germany has set strict emission reduction targets for 2030 compared to 1990 levels, which is driving significant demand for compliance and voluntary offsets among manufacturing and energy companies. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Demand for voluntary carbon credits could increase significantly by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Global demand for carbon removal could reach significant levels by 2050, highlighting immense growth potential. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Carbon dioxide removal will be essential to meet the net zero targets set by the European Union. Market Data Forecast
• [New] India is expected to play a significant role as both a buyer and seller in the global carbon ecosystem. Remind Legal LLP
• [New] Future expansions in sectoral coverage and higher carbon prices could amplify the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's influence on trade costs and global climate policy. CEPR
• [New] Reaching net zero by 2050 would require an economy-wide transformation towards low carbon technologies, driven by additional climate action. Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Feat
• [New] Carbon Capture: The NG 3 project in Louisiana, set for a 2026 startup, will be one of the world's largest commercial CCS facilities. FinancialContent
• [New] By 2040, the ICT sector will contribute to 14% of the global carbon footprint. SustainableSE
• [New] The arrival of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2026 is expected to accelerate corporate investment in CCU, particularly for steel and cement exporters to Europe who face direct carbon cost exposure on their products. Green Fuel Journal
• [New] The Indiana facility will generate carbon removal credits representing more than 1,400 metric tons of permanent carbon storage each year. Miller Wood Trade Publications
• [New] Commercial awareness of the changing regulatory framework governing maritime biofuel use will be paramount in 2026 as international, domestic, and local regulators set sail towards fewer carbon emissions. JD Supra
• [New] The Port of Detroit Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement Plan cites the Port of Detroit's goal to have half of all large vessels visiting its port using biofuel by 2027. JD Supra
• [New] Current California state plans require all new car sales to be zero-emission, meaning primarily electric, by 2035. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Adapting several model parameters, such as remanufacturing emissions, EV sales, battery lifetimes, and applied recycling processes, can have a substantial impact on the EoL EV battery supply and GHG emission savings by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Recycling of all EoL EV batteries results in GHG emission savings of about 48.3 MtCO2eq until 2050, driven by the replacement of primary raw materials in battery production. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In California, EV sales shares have steadily increased recently, and state policies to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 will further result in a rapidly growing number of EoL EV batteries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The HEFA pathway, representing approximately 85% of announced 2030 capacity, is approaching its feedstock ceiling as global supplies of used cooking oil and animal tallow are finite and already heavily utilized across multiple industries. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The global aviation sector's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as formalized by ICAO's Long-Term Aspirational Goal during the 41st Assembly, is propelling massive investments across the SAF value chain. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Annual carbon emissions between 2030 and 2045 could be reduced by up to 59,200 metric tons of CO2 equivalent with V2G and proactive grid upgrades, potentially yielding $47.5 million in cumulative carbon rebate revenue. National Today

Last updated: 12 April 2026