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This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes three potential trajectories for Canada's industrial carbon price between 2030 and 2040 to determine their impact on emissions and economic growth.

This research paper proposes 'transition compacts'—negotiated, sector-specific packages bundling trade disciplines, investment, technology transfer, and transition timelines—as a more equitable alternative to the current patchwork of unilateral green industrial policies and carbon border adjustments. The author argues that existing frameworks, including the WTO and Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs), suffer from structural flaws or a lack of binding equity provisions, whereas transition compacts would link market access to verified emissions performance and binding support for developing nations.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic and environmental potential of electrifying industrial heat in India, arguing that solar-powered electrification is often the cheapest energy option and can significantly reduce pollution and energy use.

This case study examines the deployment of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in India, focusing on a commercial-scale pilot by Lodha Developers. While technical standards and commercial production have begun, the document identifies significant bottlenecks in the value chain—specifically in concrete mix optimization, ready-mix concrete (RMC) readiness, and supply chain reliability—that hinder the transition from pilot projects to mainstream adoption.

This report by RMI analyzes the demand for near-zero emissions steel in seven East and Southeast Asian countries by 2030, identifying a significant gap between projected demand and the current supply pipeline.

This briefing by RMI proposes a 'new carbon economy' that treats carbon dioxide as a valuable raw material rather than a waste product to achieve a net-negative emissions footprint while maintaining the supply of essential carbon-based materials.

The Industrial Transformation Technology and Investment Model (ITTIM) is a free, open-source Excel-based tool designed to map transition pathways for achieving non-emitting industrial sectors. It estimates energy use, CO2 emissions, expenditures, and capital investment needs across various regions and subindustries, utilizing a cumulative six-tier technology framework to mitigate 97% to 99% of industrial energy-related and cement calcination emissions.

A case study detailing the installation of a 924 kWp rooftop solar PV system by Gham Power for Laxmi Steels in Sunwal, Nepal, to reduce reliance on the grid and diesel generators. The project also serves as a pilot for the GRIPS2 project, integrating a 2 MW / 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and an AI-powered Microgrid Management System.

This case study describes the installation of a 1.3 MW rooftop solar PV system for Goyal Ispat, a metal factory in Ramgram, Parasi, Nepal, to reduce reliance on the grid and diesel generators.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation argues that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) should be reserved for niche industrial applications that cannot be readily electrified, prioritizing efficiency and electrification as primary decarbonization strategies for the industrial sector.

This report by RMI examines the decarbonization of the cement and concrete sector, which contributes nearly 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. It outlines a strategic framework for innovation categorized as "Make Less," "Make Better," and "Make New," while highlighting the funding gap and the necessity of updating prescriptive industry standards to performance-based specifications to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon materials.

Plan 1.5 criticizes the South Korean government's 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for setting a lower bound that fails to meet constitutional and international legal responsibilities for the 1.5°C climate goal.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the market, policies, and investment opportunities for decarbonizing the cement and steel industries in Brazil. It identifies critical emission sources, evaluates emerging technologies like low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture, and outlines the regulatory landscape, including the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE) and the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

This briefing by RMI discusses the role of US states in industrial decarbonization, using a case study of Washington state to illustrate the potential for emissions reductions, the resulting increase in electricity demand, and the policy levers available to states to maintain industrial competitiveness.

RMI's technical pathways analysis for Washington's Emission-Intensive, Trade-Exposed (EITE) industrial sectors indicates that existing and near-term technologies can reduce emissions by 39% by 2034, supporting the potential for updating the state's Cap-and-Invest program with sectoral benchmarking and new allowance reduction schedules after 2034.

This report by RMI and the Mission Possible Partnership details the development of clean industrial hubs in California and Texas between August 2022 and December 2024. It examines how these hubs support first-of-a-kind clean industrial projects by creating ecosystems of finance, policy, and community engagement to reduce risk.

This report by RMI argues that heavy industries are uniquely positioned to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by leveraging their existing infrastructure, material flows, and expertise. It outlines a business case for industrial integration of CDR to create new revenue streams, manage regulatory risks, and meet net-zero targets, while emphasizing that CDR must complement, not replace, aggressive decarbonization.

This report analyzes the potential impact of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on export-oriented producers in Guangdong province, China, and proposes policy pathways for both regional and EU policymakers to mitigate trade risks and accelerate decarbonization.

The RMI report 'Hydrogen — Made in America, For America' argues that the United States must accelerate the development of its hydrogen market to maintain global energy leadership and expand its industrial base. It identifies fragmented policies and poor economics in offtake sectors as primary barriers to growth and suggests specific federal and state policy actions to stimulate demand and investment.

This report by RMI and Evergreen analyzes industrial decarbonization strategies within 26 Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) submitted by US states and Puerto Rico under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The analysis finds that while there is a general intention to reduce industrial emissions, state plans often lack the subsector specificity, long-term roadmapping, and cost-effective policy tools necessary for a successful transition. The authors recommend that states move away from a reliance on federal funding, adopt tailored strategies based on local industrial compositions, and better leverage co-benefits such as public health improvements, workforce development, and international competitiveness.