UNIDO's Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator

Check out our latest news and resources from #COP29 where we focused on the inclusion of industrial emissions in countries’ climate plans (Nationally Determined Contributions or #NDCs). Including: 🔸Industry-specific targets - the “hidden fix” to raise climate ambitions 🔸The industry sector’s share of global #GHGemissions 🔸UNIDO calls for countries to raise their climate ambitions with industry 🔸Why countries should integrate industries into their NDCs 🔸Creating strong foundations for tomorrow’s low-carbon economies 🔗 More here: https://lnkd.in/dvt6T6JM #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimateAction #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #IDDI UNIDO, NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission

Why countries should integrate industries into their #NDCs 🏭🌿 Our infographic – part of our new initiative on countries’ climate commitments or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – shows why it’s critical for nations to include industrial #GHGemissions. 1. Industrial emissions are rising fast, particularly for heavy industries: Heavy industry sectors – #steel #cement and #chemicals – account for around 70% of industrial emissions. 2. To keep 1.5ºC in reach, emissions from heavy industries should fall by 20% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. 3. Transition to net-zero industries requires massive investment: Decarbonizing steel alone requires up to USD 335 billion of cumulative investment by 2050. 4. Investment needs are not yet investment opportunities: 90% of businesses say they would invest more if governments implemented policies to address sector specific barriers. 5. This decade is decisive for industry decarbonization, especially for developing countries: ¾ of the global urban infrastructure that will exist in 2050 is yet to be built. 🤝 The UNIDO-led Net Zero Partnership for Industry #Decarbonization programme has developed a Support Package to help countries include industry-specific targets and plans in their new climate commitments (NDCs 3.0). 🔗 Download the infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eaSPzWju #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimateAction #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow

Q. Why should countries integrate industries into their climate plans or Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs)? A. Because since 2000, #GHGemissions from industry have increased faster than in any other sector and continue to grow every year - only a fraction of national plans include targets to cut industrial emissions. Our infographic highlights important facts and figures: 🏭 Heavy industry sectors – #steel #cement and #chemicals – account for around 70% of industrial emissions. 📉 To keep 1.5ºC in reach, emissions from heavy industries should fall by 20% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. 💵 Decarbonising steel alone requires up to USD 335 billion of cumulative investment by 2050. 💰 90% of businesses say they would invest more if governments implemented policies to address sector specific barriers. 🏢 ¾ of the global urban infrastructure that will exist in 2050 is yet to be built. The UNIDO-led Net Zero Partnership for Industry #Decarbonization programme is developing a Support Package to help countries include industry-specific targets and plans in their new climate commitments (#NDCs 3.0). 🔗 Download the infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eaSPzWju #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimateAction #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #COP29 #IDDI NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission

🌍 Decarbonizing heavy industries—particularly steel and cement—was a key focus at COP29, sparking bold conversations around the policies and technologies needed to cut emissions. ✅ Green Public Procurement (GPP): Ambitious GPP policies could reduce steel emissions by 81% and cement by 85% by 2050, with leaders like Canada, Germany, the UK, and the US advancing under the Clean Energy Ministerial and UNIDO IDDI's GPP Pledge. ✅ Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Recognized as vital for cement decarbonization, new guidelines were introduced to measure its impact at the product level. ✅ Global Initiatives: Projects like the Climate Club’s Global Matchmaking Platform and the UK-Brazil Industrial Decarbonization Hub are driving resources and solutions tailored to local needs. With interoperable standards and policies driving demand, the tools for a sustainable industrial shift are taking shape. Yet, speedy action, financial support, and international collaboration remain critical. 💡 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/jyNX50UmxyB #COP29 #Steel #Cement #GreenIndustry #Decarbonization

Reversing the trend of industrial emissions’ growth is achievable 💪 and developing countries can play a leading role. But the next years will be critical, and 2050 is only one investment cycle away ⏰ In emerging and developing economies (#EMDEs), industrial growth remains crucial for economic development. But new climate plans (#NDCs) can chart a course toward thriving industries in EMDEs powered by low-carbon technologies, markets and jobs. 🤝 The UNIDO-led Net Zero Partnership for Industry Decarbonization programme is developing a Support Package to help countries include industry-specific targets and plans in their new climate commitments (NDCs 3.0). 🔗 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/dvt6T6JM 🔗 Download the full infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eaSPzWju #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimateAction #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #COP29 #IDDI NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission

🤔 What’s industry’s share of global #GHGemissions? Learn in our Explainer 👇 Direct industrial emissions are now responsible for almost 22% of the global total, and nearly 31% when factoring in indirect emissions from electricity use. The #iron #steel #cement and #chemical sectors are the primary sources of industrial CO₂ emissions, contributing 71%. How did we work it out? 🔗 Find out in our Explainer: https://lnkd.in/gBAW_YZQ #NDCs #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #COP29 #IDDI UNIDO, NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission

🌏 Accelerating Decarbonization in Heavy Industries: Progress at COP29 The global push to decarbonize heavy industries, particularly in the Global South, gained significant momentum at COP29 in Azerbaijan. Key highlights include: 💰 New Finance for EMDEs: Germany, the UK, Canada, and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) committed $1.3 billion to decarbonize heavy industries in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). This aims to catalyze further investment from governments, philanthropies, and the private sector. 📋 Support for Climate Plans: With heavy industry contributing over 21% of global emissions, a practical support package was launched to help nations integrate industrial decarbonization into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Developed by UNIDO, UNDP and the NDC Partnership, this guide empowers countries to tailor ambitious and actionable plans. 🔗 Global Matchmaking Platform : The Climate Club’s new platform, backed by Germany and implemented by UNIDO, was presented. The initiative connects governments with financiers, technologies, and expertise for customized heavy industry decarbonization solutions. Hugo Salamanca from UNIDO emphasized the urgency: “To meet net-zero goals, global investments in clean industrial energy must double by 2030 and triple by 2050, reaching $500 billion annually.” As COP30 approaches, there’s hope for breakthrough projects and commitments, like green steel and cement procurement, to drive the transformation further. 💡 Read the full article : https://lnkd.in/gnY3jBna #COP29 #Decarbonization #Sustainability #GreenIndustry #ClimateAction

📢 Exciting news - are you a climate innovator, organization or solution-seeker? The Global Matchmaking Platform from UNIDO and the Climate Club is your space to connect with like-minded partners worldwide and accelerate #climateaction together. This innovative platform is designed to fast-track the #decarbonization of heavy-emitting industries in emerging and developing economies by connecting to technical and financial solutions. Use it to: 🤝 Apply for support for your #greentransition ✅ Offer a #decarbonization solution 💰 Fund a project for #sustainableindustry in heavy-emitting sectors Ready to make a difference? Join us now and be part of the global movement for a greener, more sustainable future. 🔗 Explore the platform here: https://lnkd.in/gnk-mrq9 #ClimateClub #climateinnovation #sustainability Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

A lack of supportive policies and finance is stalling #climateaction on industrial emissions reduction. The transition to net-zero industries requires massive investment, but investment needs have not yet transformed into opportunities. However, 90% of businesses say they would invest more if governments implemented policies to address sector specific barriers. 🤝 The UNIDO-led Net Zero Partnership for Industry Decarbonization programme is developing a Support Package to help countries include industry-specific targets and plans in their new climate commitments (#NDCs 3.0). 🔗 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/dvt6T6JM 🔗 Download the full infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eaSPzWju #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #COP29 #IDDI NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission

We can raise our climate ambitions with industry. Sounds counterintuitive? It’s not. Industrial emissions reduction can help move us towards greener economies. By integrating industries into their Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs), countries can unlock more ambitious and actionable climate plans. But to do this, we must take action. Achieving net zero by 2050, and keeping 1.5°C in reach, means emissions from heavy industry should fall by 90%. 🤝 The UNIDO-led Net Zero Partnership for Industry Decarbonization programme is developing a Support Package to help countries include industry-specific targets and plans in their new climate commitments (NDCs 3.0). 🔗 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/dvt6T6JM 🔗 Download the full infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eaSPzWju #IndustriesInNDCs #IndustryForClimate #ClimateAction #ClimatePromise #ParisAgreement #ActNow #Decarbonization #COP29 #IDDI NDC Partnership, UNDP Climate, WRI Climate, Global Matchmaking Platform, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, International Climate Initiative, NIM - The Net-Zero Industries Mission