decarbonisation

China’s Hainan province has confirmed a 2030 ban on petrol-powered vehicle sales, becoming the first region in China to implement such a policy. The move aims to accelerate electrification efforts and support national decarbonisation goals through expanded EV infrastructure.

Europe faces an economic challenge to strengthen competitiveness and industrial resilience while pursuing decarbonisation. Policymakers are implementing the EU’s competitiveness agenda, including the Competitiveness Compass, Clean Industrial Deal, and the evolving 'Made in Europe' agenda.

Sappi emphasizes transitioning to a low-carbon economy through practical, scalable interventions focused on operational efficiency and fuel switching to enhance environmental performance and business resilience.

Energy shocks are prompting Italian businesses to accelerate decarbonization efforts to improve efficiency and maintain competitiveness. Companies are focusing on reducing emissions as a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and market position.

Central Asia is increasingly aligning with China as geopolitical tensions grow, with Kazakhstan adopting Chinese green technology to combat desertification, restore ecosystems, and reduce industrial carbon emissions. Construction on a project in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region highlights this shift.

BHP has delayed its emissions reduction efforts, with a senior executive unable to provide a timeline for replacing diesel trucks. Western Australia's premier emphasized that miners have a 'moral obligation' to decarbonize, as leaked documents reveal stalled progress that could jeopardize Australia's national emissions targets.

BHP continues to invest hundreds of millions in diesel trucks in the Pilbara despite internal documents acknowledging the move increases emissions and conflicts with its decarbonisation goals. The company cites technological limitations for not adopting battery-electric trucks, but experts suggest reliance on federal fuel tax credits is a key factor.