Monthly Energy Insights — November 2026: COP31 opens and efficiency takes centre stage
November 2026 in energy: COP31 opens in Antalya, global energy-intensity gains of about 1.8% fall short of the 4% needed, and Denka Platinum adds results at PrintoPack and Soho Hotel.
Ms. Maria Alsammarrie
This mid-month November 2026 edition of Monthly Energy Insights comes as COP31 gets under way in Antalya. Energy efficiency — long called the “first fuel” — is finally at the centre of the climate talks, and Denka Platinum (Denka®) has two new verified results to show what that looks like on the ground.
What is happening in global energy in November 2026?
COP31 opened in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November and runs until 20 November, with a push to double the rate of efficiency improvement and to raise electricity to 35% of final energy by 2035.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| COP31 | Antalya, 9–20 November 2026 |
| Global energy-intensity improvement, 2025 (IEA estimate) | ≈ 1.8% (1% in 2024) |
| Rate needed to double progress by 2030 (COP28 goal) | ≈ 4% a year |
| Building energy-intensity target (Antalya Compact) | −25% by 2035 vs 2020 |
Why does efficiency matter so much at COP31?
The world agreed at COP28 to double the annual rate of energy-efficiency improvement by 2030, but the IEA estimates progress of only about 1.8% in 2025 — less than half of the 4% needed. Efficiency is the one measure that cuts emissions, bills and import dependence at the same time.
What did Denka Platinum deliver this month?
This month, Denka Platinum verified 11.7% production-adjusted savings over two months at PrintoPack while output hit a record, and 14.3% less electricity per point of occupancy over three months at Soho Hotel. Since June, Denka® Platinum has added verified results in food and beverage, packaging, plastics, manufacturing and hospitality. Discover the Denka Platinum passive filter.
How can businesses contribute to the efficiency goal?
- Set an energy-intensity target per unit of output, not just a total.
- Fix losses before adding capacity — power-quality losses are often the cheapest to remove.
- Verify results with production- and weather-adjusted baselines so progress is credible.
Frequently asked questions
What is the COP28 efficiency goal?
At COP28, countries agreed to double the global annual rate of energy-efficiency improvement by 2030, to about 4% a year — a target that measures like Denka Platinum help companies contribute to.
Where is COP31 being held?
COP31 is being held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026, with Australia leading the negotiations under a shared arrangement with the Turkish presidency.
What results has Denka Platinum achieved in 2026?
In 2026, Denka Platinum sites verified savings between about 9% and over 16%, including Nestlé Waters (14.7%), PrintoPack (11.7%), Soho Hotel (14.3%) and PSF Plastic Factory (9.2%).
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Ms. Maria Alsammarrie
Key Account Manager
