Fast-tracking decarbonisation in high-emitting industrial sectors

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The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) galvanises leaders from across industry, finance, and governments to scale the decarbonisation of heavy-emitting industries.

Backed by a vast network of climate innovators, industry leaders and technical experts, the ITA seeks to unlock investment and drive solutions across six critical sectors that account for around a quarter of global emissions: aluminum, cement, chemicals, steel, shipping, and aviation.

Cutting emissions to keep the goal of limiting global warming of 1.5°C within reach is a key driver for investing in clean industry.  Today that investment also looks like a good strategic choice as fossil fuel dependence becomes more vulnerable to geopolitical upheaval, trade conflicts and supply disruptions.

Industrial decarbonisation has now started and needs to accelerate, yet complex barriers prevent heavy industry and transport from cutting emissions at the required speed. The ITA will address the barriers companies face to scaling decarbonisation.


Many decarbonisation projects across these sectors stall due to factors such as cost, technical challenges, changes in market conditions, or regulatory hurdles. The ITA works to accelerate the pipeline  of commercial-scale, clean industrial projects reaching their critical Final Investment Decision, which marks the point when a project receives a green light for full-scale development and operationalisation.