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  • [New] By replacing fixed 2030 emissions-reduction levels with broad ranges, delaying full phase-out of thermal-coal financing outside OECD/EU countries until 2040, and continuing to rely heavily on carbon offsets, HSBC's updated approach is weaker than its previous commitments. Edie
  • [New] Carbon sequestration pipelines and other utility projects will be an early focus of the 2026 legislative session, signaling a renewed GOP effort to resolve last year's bruising fight over eminent domain. Ag Bull Trading
  • [New] The remaining 10% of emissions will have to be offset by sustainable fuels or low-carbon steel made in Europe. National Law Review
  • [New] The European Commission released a proposal to require a 90% reduction of carbon-dioxide tailpipe emissions from baseline levels for new cars sold in the bloc beginning in 2035. National Law Review
  • [New] As technological maturity increases and commercial adoption expands, V2G will play a defining role in shaping resilient, low-carbon power networks worldwide. EIN Presswire
  • [New] To conclude, 2026 will mark a turning point for industrial players who move beyond incremental fixes and embrace system-level change, measured through a Capital and Carbon Efficiency lens. The Manufacturer
  • [New] 2026 will reward manufacturers who connect the dots: modernise OT and data foundations, deploy agentic AI with strong governance frameworks, electrify strategically, and measure progress with capital and carbon efficiency in mind. The Manufacturer
  • [New] The first CCS project began operations this year, and additional projects with partners like Linde, Nucor, and New Generation Gas Gathering will start up in 2026. Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • [New] High-value products, including new businesses such as Proxxima systems and carbon materials, are projected to contribute more than 40% of earnings potential by 2030, extending growth into high-margin, high-growth markets. Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • [New] NESO's FES net zero compliant pathways estimate a 5-11% decline in annual gas demand between 2025 and 2030, depending on the decarbonization pathway. / UK GOV.UK
  • [New] GB's annual gas demand is expected to gradually decline over the next few years, driven by decarbonization and the shift to clean power by 2030. GOV.UK
  • Reducing bus and rail fares and increasing motoring and aviation taxes could cut carbon emissions from transport by 13% by 2025. Steer
  • With the knowledge that sustainable investment returns come from a healthy and fairly-rewarded workforce, the low-carbon economy of 2030 is one with greater job security for all. ShareAction
  • The cost of compliance with the ICAO CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme is anticipated to grow to $1.7 billion for 2026, up from $1.3 billion for 2025. GreenAir News
  • Low-emissions technologies are expected to account for almost 90% of investment in electricity into the future and that for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, about $1.7 are now going into clean energy sources such as solar power. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • Beyond road transport, demand in hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation and maritime shipping remains strong, with low-carbon alternatives not expected to reach scale before 2035. DNV
  • Moab, Utah, a town of about 5,000, has implemented an emission-reductions program with a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. Smart Cities Dive
  • Cities adopting MaaS could see a 20% reduction in transportation-related carbon emissions by 2030, thereby improving air quality. Avenga
  • As nations worldwide commit to aggressive decarbonization targets, the demand for materials essential for renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, will only intensify. FinancialContent
  • Petrobras' 2026-30 strategic plan reaffirms its focus on exploration and production, commitment to operational efficiency and capital discipline, while accelerating implementation of investments in low-carbon businesses and energy transition. Moody's

Last updated: 21 December 2025



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