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Emerging Green Standards for Cement and Steel Decarbonization
The paper examines the fragmented landscape of emissions intensity benchmarks and accounting methodologies for the cement and steel industries, which together contribute approximately 15% of global emissions. It argues that the current 'patchwork' of differing thresholds and methodologies increases compliance costs for businesses and hinders the international trade of low-carbon materials. To enable market growth and effective industrial decarbonization, the author advocates for greater harmonization, improved data quality, and interoperability across global standards.
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Document type: Research paper