The manufacturing sector, particularly in industries such as cement and steel, presents unique challenges for decarbonization due to its inherently carbon-intensive nature. As global pressures and regulatory mandates push toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, there is an urgent need to develop and implement strategic solutions beyond basic compliance.
Central to these efforts are breakthroughs in carbon capture technologies and innovative decarbonization strategies tailored to each industry’s specific processes. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering pathways to reduce emissions while maintaining industrial output significantly. Concurrently, exploring alternative raw materials, energy efficiency improvements, and circular economy principles contribute to the strategic transformation of these sectors.
Cement production, for instance, is exploring using clinker substitutes and alternative cementitious materials to lower CO2 emissions. In the steel industry, advancements in hydrogen-based production processes are anticipated to curtail reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.
Decarbonization in these sectors hinges on robust collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and research institutions. Addressing technical and economic challenges requires coordinated efforts to create supportive policy frameworks and incentivize investments in R&D, infrastructure adaptation, and novel technologies.
This event will bring together key stakeholders to explore actionable strategies, foster collaboration, and highlight the business case for leading the transition to a low-carbon future in hard-to-abate manufacturing sectors. Public-private partnerships and cross-industry collaboration will be discussed as essential components in delivering the scale and impact needed to meet emission reduction targets and unlock competitive advantages in a sustainable economy.
Session
Giacomo Sandicchi, Principal – Roland Berger
Decarbonisation in Hard-To-Abate Manufacturing Industries: Not Just An Obligation, A Strategic Move
Stefano Gallini , Presidente, Federbeton
Keynote Speech
Walter Da Riz, Direttore – Assovetro
Challenges and Opportunities for The Ecological Transition of The Glass Industry
Filippo Cirilli, Hydra Chairman – RINA Service Spa
Rina solutions to decarbonise Hard to Abate Sectors: general approach and case study analysis, the Hydra Project
Robert Baron, Principal – Roland Berger
The importance of Scope 3.1 emissions in steel & how to tackle them
Julia Seeber, Managing Director, Amministratore Delegato Italia – SSAB Swedish Steel
Transforming the future of steel
Emanuele Norsa, Head of Content – Siderweb
Gian Battista Landra, Group Ehs and Sustainability Director – Beltrame
Carolina De Miranda, Sustainability Manager – Ori Martin
Simultaneous English-Italian translation will be available at all conference events
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