Global Context
Global Perspective
Connecting the dots between regional policies, technologies, and global climate goals.
The Three Pillars of Decarbonization
How the world's largest economies are approaching the same problem with distinctly different strategies.
The Regulator
European Union
Core Mechanism
EU ETS (Cap & Trade)
Key Policy
CBAM & Fit for 55
Philosophy
"Polluter Pays"
Target55% reduction by 2030
The Innovator
United States
Core Mechanism
Tax Incentives (IRA)
Key Policy
Inflation Reduction Act
Philosophy
"Carrots over Sticks"
Target50-52% reduction by 2030
The Scaler
China
Core Mechanism
National ETS
Key Policy
1+N Policy Framework
Philosophy
"Gradual Integration"
TargetPeak 2030 / Neutral 2060
The Race to Net Zero
2030
Global Peak Emissions
UN Target
2045
Germany Net Zero
National Law
2050
US & EU Net Zero
Paris Agreement
2060
China Carbon Neutrality
National Pledge
2070
India Net Zero
COP26 Pledge
One Planet, Many Paths
While strategies differ, the destination is the same. Understanding these regional nuances is critical for global investors and policymakers.