Industrial Decarbonization

Heavy industry faces profound challenges:

Steel and Cement

High-temperature processes require innovation: - ArcelorMittal hydrogen steel pilots - Lafarge carbon capture projects - Process efficiency improvements - Alternative materials development - Circular economy integration

Chemical Industry

Transformation toward sustainability: - Bio-based feedstocks - Process electrification - Efficiency improvements - Product reformulation - Recycling integration

Innovation Imperative

Breakthrough technologies needed: - Industrial heat pumps - Hydrogen for high-temperature processes - Carbon capture and utilization - Electrification technologies - Digital optimization

Pierre Dubois manages decarbonization for a chemical plant:

"We need to cut emissions 50% by 2030 while remaining competitive with global producers facing less stringent requirements. It requires innovation, investment, and policy support. The Carbon Border Adjustment is crucial."