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Effective decarbonisation pathways require swift and bold action from both industry stakeholders and governments worldwide. The industrial sector is becoming the primary source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Seventy percent of direct global emissions come from three major industries: iron and steel, non-metallic minerals, and chemicals. In addition, 74 percent of the energy consumed in the industrial sector is for heat production, which is hard to decarbonise, especially in the production of cement, steel, and petrochemicals. This is a particularly pressing issue for developing countries, as rapid industrialisation and improving the competitiveness of industries make creating a low-carbon future more difficult. Yet, decarbonising the industrial sector is a crucial step in limiting the global temperature increase.

Objectives:

• Reduce the demand for carbon-intensive products: This can be achieved by increasing reuse through improved utilisation of existing material, and recycling rates.
• Improve energy efficiency: This can be accomplished when an entire system or production is transformed. 
• Deploy decarbonization technologies: The following decarbonisation technologies can be considered:
  • Use hydrogen as a heat source.
  • Direct electrification of industrial process, including generation of high-temperature heat.
  • Use biomass as an energy source for heat production.
  • Deliver low and medium-temperature heat through solar, thermal, and geothermal.
  • Carbon capture, combined with either use or storage.

Moderator:

Javier Cervera Alonso. Head of energy transition. Baleària, S.A. President Alianza Net-Zero Mar

Speakers:

• Carlos Martínez i Ferrer. Chief Estrategy & Sustainability Officer. Molins.
• Juan L. Pozo Calderón. Corporate Sustainability Area Director. Global Omnium.
• Andrés Blanco Grasa. Chief Executive Officer. Xcalibur Smart Mapping.
• Nuria Rodriguez Peinado. Environment and CSR Director. Naturgy Group.