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The paper argues that many large technology companies improperly apply market-based accounting to scope 3 emissions, creating a gap between reported reductions and actual environmental impact. It recommends that location-based accounting remain the primary basis for scope 3 reporting and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) accounting, while suggesting that market-based accounting—specifically when paired with hourly matching and new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) on the local grid—should only serve as a complementary ledger.

The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) reports that while the EU's transition to climate neutrality is accelerating overall, none of its 13 key building blocks are progressing at the required pace. Positive trends are noted in zero-emission vehicle registrations, heat pump sales, and poverty reduction in vulnerable regions. However, the report highlights critical failures in cleantech investment, financial flows, and nature-based carbon removal, while noting that some key policies, such as the 2035 zero emissions target for new cars and vans, have been weakened.

The NewClimate Institute reviews the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard v2.0, noting that while it provides a mature framework for value chain emissions and short-term action, its high flexibility may hinder the comparability of corporate climate strategies and fail to sufficiently reward the most ambitious leadership.

The document examines potential frameworks for the TAFF Roadmap, arguing that a "Coalition Roadmap" led by high-ambition first-mover countries is the most feasible and effective approach given current political divisions among Parties.

The report argues that electricity planning in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, and the Philippines, is overly focused on GDP and industrial growth, which masks a "well-being gap" in essential services. Using the Decent Living Standards framework, it estimates a sufficiency floor of 620–1,270 kWh per capita per year, finding that while aggregate generation often meets this threshold, poor allocation and affordability prevent basic needs from being met.

The paper reviews frameworks used to track the alignment of finance flows with low greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilient development as mandated by Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement. It classifies these frameworks based on parameters such as application level, reference pathways, and finance flow polarities to identify blind spots—specifically in adaptation finance, corporate investment, and internal financing—and aims to inform the creation of a country-level framework, starting with an application in Germany.

The NewClimate Institute argues that while the second draft of the SBTi Automotive Net-Zero Standard shows improvement, it requires mandatory volume targets for procured materials and mandatory zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales share targets to prevent uneven ambition. It also recommends maintaining disaggregated ZEV sales targets by geography and vehicle type to avoid masking slow progress in specific markets.

The EU Clean Industrial Transition Monitor identifies progress in Europe's industrial transition but highlights critical weaknesses in demand, infrastructure, financing, and raw material supply. It argues that the Clean Industrial Deal and demand-side policies like the Industrial Accelerator Act can unlock investment, while a strong ETS carbon price remains essential. The report warns against short-term deregulation and calls for long-term fair transition financing to support regional reskilling and economic diversification.

An analysis of 28 companies in the Netherlands reveals that none are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, with 75% of climate plans rated as inadequate or highly inadequate and a significant lack of mid-term emissions targets between 2030 and 2050.

To align with a 1.5°C pathway, the EU must increase wind and solar generation by a factor of 2 to 2.5 by 2030, reaching 1,618–1,861 TWh. This requires adding nearly 700 GW of new capacity (580 GW solar, 120 GW wind) by 2030. While current wind rollout is broadly consistent with these benchmarks, solar deployment is lagging, with a projected capacity gap of almost 160 GW by 2030. The report argues that fossil fuels must exit the EU power sector by 2035, with wind and solar providing 86% of electricity generation by 2050.

The NewClimate Institute provides a critique of the second draft of the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard v2.0, noting improvements in scope 3 emission source identification and reporting granularity while highlighting concerns regarding the 1% threshold for emission responsibility, the use of non-durable removals for fossil emissions, and the frequency of standard renewals.

The document identifies climate disinformation as an escalating geopolitical threat driven by hostile states, fossil fuel interests, and AI, which undermines public trust and climate action. It highlights a critical gap in international response due to the closure of the U.S. Global Engagement Center (GEC) and urges the EU to expand its global role through multilateral cooperation, partner support, and investment in information integrity tools.

The paper advocates for integrating climate mitigation with socioeconomic development to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and low-emission pathways. It identifies policy integration, finance mobilisation, technical capacity, and international cooperation as key enablers for this transition. To strengthen G20 cooperation, the document proposes facilitating experience-sharing, fostering international coordination, and engaging in demand-driven partnerships for implementation both within and outside G20 member countries.

The analysis finds that tripling renewable energy capacity, doubling energy efficiency improvements, and cutting methane emissions by 2030 and beyond would significantly reduce the rate of global warming and lower projected century-end warming from 2.6°C to 1.7°C.

The Climate Action Tracker reports that global warming projections have remained stagnant at 2.6°C for four consecutive years due to a lack of ambitious 2030 and 2035 climate targets. While the Paris Agreement has helped reduce projected warming from 3.6°C in 2015 to 2.6°C today, and renewable energy surpassed coal in electricity generation in 2025, continued fossil fuel expansion and policy rollbacks in the United States threaten to offset these gains. The gap between current targets and the 1.5°C pathway is expected to increase to 31 GtCO₂e by 2035.

The report finds that while total emissions from 25 major emitters may peak by 2026, current policies are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. Fifteen countries are likely on track to meet their 2030 unconditional NDC targets, while nine are off track, including the US, UK, and Japan. Projections for the US have worsened due to policy rollbacks, and eight countries are already projected to miss their 2035 unconditional NDC targets.

The paper examines the conceptual and political challenges of implementing Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement, highlighting diverging interpretations of its scope and the systemic barriers facing developing countries. It proposes a working definition that encompasses all financial flows and integrates equity and national circumstances to support future progress assessments, starting with a framework to be applied in Germany.

The study warns that failing to meet 40-80% of new labour demand for the energy transition could result in a shortfall of 6 million workers by 2030, leaving renewable capacity 10% below targets and driving power sector emissions 12% above 2030 pledges. Such a delay could shift the sector's warming pathway from 1.7°C to 2.4°C. The research identifies ageing populations, education gaps, and slow worker transitions from fossil fuels as primary constraints, and proposes the Labour Market Transition Potential Index to evaluate national workforce mobilisation potential.

The EU has introduced Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) to diversify supply chains and foster clean energy cooperation, starting with South Africa. To be effective, CTIPs must move beyond existing frameworks by providing predictable demand, mobilising private finance through innovative instruments, and ensuring transparent, coordinated governance to avoid being perceived as mere compliance tools.

As of September 2025, 1,935 entities have net-zero targets, though the overall credibility of these commitments remains low, with only a small fraction of companies, regions, and cities meeting robustness criteria.