Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] This AED 126 million (USD 34.3 million) green loan will support AGSI's low-carbon steel production ambitions. / UAE Steel Radar
• [New] Due to the scale of decarbonization, minimal reduction in virgin material demands is achievable before 2050 through modification of module lifetime and closed-loop recycling alone. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Decarb + E achieves 95% grid decarbonization in 2035 instead of 2050, making it the most rapid US PV deployment projection for the next 15 years. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The Decarb + E scenario deploys a cumulative nameplate capacity of 1.75 TWDC of PV by 2050, which is similar to other decarbonization studies, including Williams et al. 2021 and Clack et al. 2020. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AT&T is leveraging cutting edge data to make its network and communities more resilient, helping businesses reduce their emissions and expenses through innovative connectivity solutions, and aiming for carbon neutrality across operations by 2035. The Conference Board
• [New] Thiozen Inc. (Pasadena, California) plans to explore the use of a hydrogen sulfide reforming technology to produce low-cost and low-emissions methanol. Energy.gov
• [New] Dioxide Materials Inc. (Boca Raton, Florida) plans to scale technology for the production of low-greenhouse gas ethanol and mevalonic acid via a combination of electrolysis and bioprocessing. Energy.gov
• [New] The commitment to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 by a growing number of countries underscores the importance of an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to deploying low-carbon energy solutions. Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
• [New] By the end of 2025, low-code tools will be used for more than 65% of application development. KiSSFLOW
• [New] Over 50% of all medium and large-sized businesses are expected to adopt a low-code development platform as one of their primary application platforms by 2025. KiSSFLOW
• [New] As organizations continue to prioritize efficiency and digital transformation, low-code platforms will play a key role in accelerating software development in 2025 and beyond. KiSSFLOW
• [New] Building on two successful missions in Low Earth Orbit, the upgraded Mira will now operate effectively in Medium Earth Orbit, Geostationary Orbit, and beyond. Space War
• [New] Quantum computing, particularly in combination with Low Earth Orbit satellites, promises enhanced security for communication networks but introduces novel risks, such as side-channel attacks and denial-of-service vulnerabilities. GOV.UK
• [New] Novo Nordisk A/S anticipates a DKK 3 billion net financial gain from currency hedging and DKK 35-45 billion in free cash flow. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Xcel Energy accelerates 100% carbon-free transition by 2050, expanding 3,300 MW wind, 1,550 MW solar, and 1,230 MW battery storage by 2030 under Minnesota's clean energy law. Ainvest
• [New] Maersk, which controls about 14% of the world's container fleet, is expected to suffer from protectionist U.S. policies that are putting global free trade under pressure. Transport Topics
• [New] A successful implementation of BarOcal could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cooling systems worldwide. Energy Reporters
• Given the high levels of energy consumption that people in the developed world have come to expect, the challenges of rapidly moving to a net-zero carbon economy are formidable. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Navigating risk and opportunity in decarbonization and sustainability has become a pressing concern for industries worldwide. MarketScale
• Chiltern Railways will introduce 13 modern trains using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel from 2026, improving passenger experience while supporting Arriva's sustainability and decarbonization goals. Global Railway Review
• Decarbonizing shipping is a complex challenge that demands smart decisions and strategic investments to achieve the IMO's 2050 zero-emission goal. DNV

Last updated: 17 August 2025