Uncertainties in macroeconomic assessments of low-carbon transition pathways - The case of the European iron and steel industry

Bachner, Gabriel; Mayer, Jakob; Steininger, Karl W.; Anger-Kraavi, Annela; Smith, Amanda D.; Barker, Terry

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2020.106631

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“…Bachner et al. [ 180 ] studied uncertainties in macroeconomic assessments of low-carbon transition pathways in the EU I&S industry. They show that effects strongly depend on technology choice, prevailing macroeconomic states as well as regional characteristics and to less extant on the underlying socio-economic development and the climate policy.…”

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Technology innovation system analysis of decarbonisation options in the EU steel industry

Skoczkowski

Verdolini

Bielecki

et al. 2020

Energy

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Decarbonisation of the iron and steel (I&S) industry is crucial in the efforts to meet the EU GHG emission reduction objectives in 2030 … 2050. Promoting decarbonisation in this sector will necessarily require the identification, development, and diffusion of breakthrough technologies for I&S production. This paper uses an approach inspired by the Technology Innovation System (TIS) to analyse the development of technology in the EU I&S industry and identify potential avenues of its decarbonisation. We have described key elements of the TIS, analyse the functioning of these elements and their interactions in a more general context of innovation dynamics and policy design; The focus has been put on the role of actors and the identification of the main specific blocking and inducement mechanism in the TIS to better explain its functioning. Risks and uncertainties have also been discussed. We argue that deep decarbonisation in the I&S industry is feasible but its TIS requires firm support, mostly political, to finance intensive R&D and reduce the business risk. To this end, all actors shall support more effectively the invention and implementation of new radical production technologies. The recommendations are mostly addressed to politicians although stressing the importance of collaboration of all actors.

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Section: Risks and Uncertaintiesmentioning

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Technology innovation system analysis of decarbonisation options in the EU steel industry

Skoczkowski

Verdolini

Bielecki

et al. 2020

Energy

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“…Therefore, it is clear that in order to meet the deepneeded decarbonisation goals as set out in the Paris Agreement, both scenarios of 1.5 0 𝐶 and 2.0 0 𝐶 require that global GHGs are reduced by 30 -40 % by the year 2030 and 60 -80% by 2050, and a net zero emissions subsequently. This goes along with (Bachner et al, 2020), who noted that in order to meet the targets contained in the Paris Agreement on climate (below 2.0 0 𝐶 ), there is a need to keep the net GHGS emissions to at least neutral by the year 2050.…”

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Potential for Transition to Low-Carbon Urban Road Transport in Developing Countries: Insights from Literature

Kariuki

Kuria²

2023

Int. j. adv. res.

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It is projected that if no actions are taken to cut down the current rate of global warming, global temperatures will rise to irreversible levels between the years 2030 and 2050. Consequently, climate-induced risks to health, livelihoods, food and water supply/security, economic development, and human security will increase. However, although many efforts have been put in the developed nations to enhance sustainability in cities through the development of a Low-carbon transportation system, the situation is different in the developing nations. These countries are, for some reason, reluctant to adopt the concept of Low-carbon cities. For example, in Kenya, despite the evident climate threat associated with rising urban carbon emissions in the country, very little action to curb the emissions is observed both at individual and government levels. This is especially so in the transport sector. Therefore, it is critical that suitable low-carbon transition pathways are identified and adopted in the sector in order to cut down the emission levels. Although the transition to low-carbon transport is faced with a myriad of challenges, transitions bring about an enormousness of environmental and societal benefits through the development of environmentally sustainable systems. Policy instruments are governance tools that can be used to enhance the environmental sustainability of urban transport options. However, climate change targets cannot be realistically attained by a single policy instrument. Instead, research indicates the need for more integrative and strong policy packages that can stimulate low-carbon transitions. In view of this, there is a clear need for the envisioning of sustainable future cities and potential transition pathways towards the realisation of these futures, as it is considered advantageous to various disciplines. This study provides information that can be used to develop an integrated urban transportation system that is environmentally sustainable and which efficiently incorporates all modes of transport; based on the theory of transitional management

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“…The iron and steel enterprises in Panzhihua City are long-process. Compared to short-process, it combines many front-end raw material preparation processes such as lime kilns, coking, sintering, and pellet plants and has a certain number of LF and RH refiners and converters [ 27 ]. As a result, Panzhihua iron and steel is responsible for a significant energy contribution to the city as a whole.…”

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Carbon Reduction of the Three-Year Air Pollution Control Plan under the LEAP Model Using a GREAT Tool in Panzhihua, China

Wang¹,

Zhang²,

Mei³

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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In the context of global warming and climate change, various international communities have set different reduction targets for carbon emissions. In 2020, China proposed that CO2 emissions will peak by 2030 and reached a critical period in which carbon reduction is a key strategic direction. Sichuan Academy of Environmental Sciences published the “Panzhihua Three-Year Iron Fist Gas Control Action Plan” in 2021. The measures implemented in the plan only address general considerations of conventional pollutants in the atmosphere. This study established the Panzhihua LEAP model based on the GREAT tool and built four simulation scenarios, including pollutant treatment upgrade (PTU), traffic improvement (TI), boiler remediation (BR), and baseline scenarios for industrial sources, mobile sources, and industrial boilers in policy implementation. It provided a supportive basis for the development of environmental protection measures in Sichuan province to increase the efficiency of carbon emission reduction. The quantitative analysis of the simulation results for the five years from 2020 to 2024 was conducted to discuss the intrinsic links between carbon emissions and energy consumption, market storage, and demand under different scenarios. It concluded that the BR and TI scenarios benefit carbon reduction, while the PTU scenario negatively impacts it. This study provided recommendations for analyzing the carbon footprint at a city-wide level, quantifying the relationship between the implementation of relevant environmental measures and carbon emissions, which are available for policy development that incorporates carbon reduction considerations and offers relevant support for future research.

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Uncertainties in macroeconomic assessments of low-carbon transition pathways - The case of the European iron and steel industry

Cited by 25 publications

References 43 publications

Technology innovation system analysis of decarbonisation options in the EU steel industry

Technology innovation system analysis of decarbonisation options in the EU steel industry

Potential for Transition to Low-Carbon Urban Road Transport in Developing Countries: Insights from Literature

Carbon Reduction of the Three-Year Air Pollution Control Plan under the LEAP Model Using a GREAT Tool in Panzhihua, China

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