Introduction to Clean Tech & Industry Decarbonisation

The module provides a comprehensive analysis of industrial emissions, regulatory frameworks, and net-zero strategies, highlighting key aspects of the global effort to mitigate climate change. It is structured into three sub-modules:

1. Industrial Emissions – Examines the role of industry in global greenhouse gas emissions, distinguishing between direct emissions from manufacturing processes (such as steel, cement, and chemical production) and indirect emissions from energy use. It explores historical emission trends, regional disparities, and pathways for reducing industrial emissions through innovation, energy efficiency, and decoupling economic growth from carbon output.
2. Regulatory Frameworks – Provides an overview of carbon pricing mechanisms, including compliance and voluntary carbon markets. It explains the function of carbon credits, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and voluntary carbon markets, discussing their benefits, challenges, and role in driving decarbonization.
3. Net-Zero Strategies – Defines carbon neutrality and net-zero goals, explaining the importance of Science-Based Targets and emission categories (Scope 1, 2, and 3). It covers corporate climate strategies, renewable energy adoption, Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and the role of carbon offsetting in achieving net-zero ambitions.

The module equips participants with a deep understanding of emissions sources, regulatory approaches, and corporate strategies to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.