
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.

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

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.
Technology Assessment
Evaluation of available and emerging decarbonization technologies
Economic Analysis
Cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies
Social Impact
Assessment of social implications and just transition requirements
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.