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Mapping of initiatives that promote low and near zero emission production and products in hard-to-abate sectors

Mapping of initiatives that promote low and near zero emission production and products in hard-to-abate sectors

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organisations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Materials & Manufacturing
Topic 2
Mitigation
Topic 3
Climate Policies & Frameworks

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers
Matchmakers
Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Project Developers
Technical Assistance Providers

Relevant Geography

Global
Mapping of initiatives that promote low and near zero emission production and products in hard-to-abate sectors

Resource Summary

A Technology Executive Committee (TEC) background paper mapping existing initiatives supporting industrial sector decarbonization in the three primary Hard-to-Abate Industries (HAI)—steel, cement, and chemicals & petrochemicals. HAI accounts for over 30% of global emissions, making it a critical focus for mitigation. The paper explores key mitigation technologies, including circular economy practices, direct use of clean electricity and renewable heat, biomass, and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). It features an in-depth assessment of 10 countries alongside a global analysis based on NDCs, biennial reports (BRs), biennial update reports (BURs), technology needs assessments (TNAs), and long-term low-emission development strategies (LT-LEDS). By identifying gaps in technology implementation and alignment with International Energy Agency (IEA) roadmaps, the paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of capacity needs to advance HAI mitigation efforts.

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