A structured approach to designing and prioritizing policies and measures

As the global economy and population continue to grow, the demand for materials and goods will also rise, making industry a critical sector for achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Within industry, heavy sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals are particularly carbonintensive, representing over 15 percent of total global GHG emissions and around 70 percent of direct industrial emissions.

Decarbonizing the industrial sector is not only an environmental imperative aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, but also essential to safeguard long-term competitiveness and sustainable development. However, the transition faces significant challenges. Many low-carbon technologies for industrial processes are still under development or remain too expensive for widespread deployment. Industrial infrastructure often has long operational lifespans, slowing the adoption of new technologies. Furthermore, industrial processes such as chemical reactions and high-temperature heat generation cannot yet be fully decarbonized with currently available commercial technologies.

Without deep emissions cuts from heavy industry, global climate goals cannot be met. Emissions from these sectors must fall by at least 20 percent by 2030 and by 90 percent by mid-century to stay on track with net zero pathways. The next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) presents a vital opportunity to strengthen industrial decarbonization targets, ensuring that enhanced climate ambition supports economic resilience and industrial transformation. To support effective action, there is an urgent need for pathways to industrial decarbonization that are tailored to different national contexts, NDCs, and industrial landscapes.

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