Accelerating development of industrial decarbonisation hubs through global partnerships

Session description

This session brings together governments, industry leaders, financiers, and international organizations to fast-track the development of industrial decarbonisation hubs, with a spotlight on the iron and steel sector, which accounts for approximately 8% of global energy-related GHG emissions. Participants will explore emerging hubs, learn from pilot projects, and identify the policy, technology, and investment levers needed to scale low-emission industrial solutions.

The discussion will highlight successful public-private partnerships, deployment of innovative technologies such as hydrogen-based direct reduced iron, and enabling infrastructure including renewable power, green hydrogen supply, and logistics corridors. Special attention will be given to supporting emerging economies in leapfrogging to low-emission steelmaking. The session will facilitate mutual learning, best-practice sharing, and actionable collaboration pathways among stakeholders, fostering North-South partnerships and aligning policies and investments to expand decarbonisation efforts globally. Through dynamic discussions and real-world examples, the event aims to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and build momentum toward COP30.

Date: 23 September 2025

Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM (EST)

Registration: Invite only event