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EU Approves Germany's Industrial Decarbonization Plan — €5 Billion CCfD to Support Transition in Steel, Chemicals, and Cement

In spring 2026, the European Commission formally approved €5 billion in state aid for Germany's industrial decarbonization program 'Klimaschutzverträge (Climate Protection Contracts).' Targeting three sectors where European carbon costs weigh most heavily — steel, chemicals, and cement — the scheme's core mechanism addresses the barriers that prevent companies from committing to decarbonization investments.

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GX-ETS Emissions Calculation and Reporting in Practice — A Preparation Guide for the First Year of Mandatory Compliance (FY2026)

Japan's GX Emissions Trading System (GX-ETS) launches as a mandatory scheme in April 2026, targeting GX League member companies with annual CO₂ emissions exceeding 100,000 tonnes (approximately 300–400 companies). This guide covers the end-to-end operational workflow for the first year of compliance, from inventorying emission sources and selecting calculation methods to third-party verification and integrated design with SSBJ disclosure.

SustainabilityGX-ETSEmissions Trading

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Green Hydrogen Cost Trends 2026: Where Manufacturing Costs Stand and Procurement Implications

Green hydrogen production costs are trending downward driven by falling renewable energy prices and electrolyzer scale-up, but as of 2026 a 3-to-4x cost gap versus grey hydrogen remains. This article maps the challenges across production, transport, and demand, and outlines scenarios where Japanese manufacturers have direct exposure.

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