Industrial decarbonization and sustainable agriculture
Industry Programme

Industrial Decarbonization

Developing scenarios and proposals for the decarbonization of steel, cement and chemical sectors with special focus on energy intensive industries.

Programme Approach

YELF Climate Trust Foundation aims to develop scenarios and proposals for the decarbonization of the steel, cement and chemical sectors with special focus on energy intensive industries.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis will provide possible decarbonization pathways and identify the most cost-effective, financially feasible and socially just technological options.

Integration with Policy

The network will link possible industry decarbonization choices to those in the National Assembly of Nigeria, ECOWAS and the African Union.

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Key Sectors

Focus Sectors

Our comprehensive analysis covers the most energy-intensive industrial sectors in Nigeria, providing tailored decarbonization strategies for each.

Steel Industry

Decarbonization pathways for Nigeria's steel production sector

Key Challenges:

  • High energy intensity and carbon emissions
  • Technology transition requirements
  • Economic competitiveness concerns
  • Workforce transition needs

Decarbonization Solutions:

  • Electric arc furnace technology adoption
  • Hydrogen-based steel production
  • Carbon capture and utilization
  • Circular economy approaches

Cement Industry

Sustainable transformation of cement manufacturing processes

Key Challenges:

  • Process emissions from limestone calcination
  • Energy-intensive production methods
  • Raw material sourcing impacts
  • Market demand fluctuations

Decarbonization Solutions:

  • Alternative cement chemistries
  • Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
  • Waste heat recovery systems
  • Sustainable raw material substitution

Chemical Sector

Green chemistry and sustainable chemical production pathways

Key Challenges:

  • Complex chemical processes and feedstocks
  • Energy and resource intensity
  • Waste and emission management
  • Supply chain transformation

Decarbonization Solutions:

  • Bio-based feedstock development
  • Process electrification
  • Catalytic efficiency improvements
  • Circular chemical economy
Traditional farming practices and community work

Just Transition Focus

The programme will explore practical examples of just transition in the areas most affected by the industrial sector transition.

Workforce Development

Retraining and reskilling programs for workers transitioning from traditional to green industries.

Technology Transfer

Facilitating access to clean technologies and supporting local innovation capabilities.

Community Development

Supporting affected communities through economic diversification and sustainable development initiatives.

Research Methodology

Our comprehensive approach combines quantitative analysis with qualitative assessment to identify optimal decarbonization pathways.

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Technology Assessment

Evaluation of available and emerging decarbonization technologies

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Economic Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies

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Social Impact

Assessment of social implications and just transition requirements

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Policy Integration

Alignment with national and regional policy frameworks

Transform Nigeria's Industrial Future

Join us in developing and implementing decarbonization strategies that ensure Nigeria's industrial competitiveness while achieving climate goals.