COP29: Tackling Emissions in Hard-to-Abate Sectors with Technology and Policy Innovations

At COP29, leaders focused on reducing emissions in challenging sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals. These sectors account for a significant portion of global emissions. The event, co-organized by UN Climate Change’s Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and UNIDO, highlighted key innovations to reduce emissions.

Steel, cement, and petrochemicals contribute 70% of industry-related emissions. These sectors are responsible for 34% of global emissions. Despite their potential, only a small fraction of national climate plans (NDCs) target industrial sector emissions.