Industrial Decarbonisation
Overview
Our Industrial Decarbonisation programme focuses on developing policies and solutions for sectors that impact the largest number of enterprises and consumers.
Decarbonising MSMEs is a key priority. Recognising that steam boilers are among the largest sources of energy use and emissions in MSMEs, iFOREST is working with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and state industrial departments in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to improve energy efficiency and transition boilers to low-carbon technologies such as biomass, electric systems, and heat pumps. In addition, we are undertaking ground-level research, techno-economic modelling, and pilot interventions to support the technology transition in brick manufacturing.
iFOREST is also advancing decarbonisation in the steel and fertilizer sectors through research, modelling, and policy support, aligning India’s industrial growth with climate goals. In the fertilizer sector, we are promoting Green Urea production through plant-level techno-economic modelling and policy reforms at the central government level to enhance energy security, reduce emissions, and rationalise subsidies. In the steel sector, we are working with industry and the central government to promote green steel through public and corporate procurement programmes and a robust system of monitoring, reporting, and verification.
