It is urgent to reduce pollutant emissions; countries in the tropics suffer most, says Alckmin
The Brazilian vice-president and minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, signed a letter of commitment that celebrates the launch of the public consultation of the National Industrial Decarbonization Strategy (Endi). The letter was signed in the green zone of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). “It is urgent to reduce pollutant emissions; countries in the tropics suffer more”, stated Alckmin.
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The National Industrial Decarbonization Strategy aims to transform “decarbonization into a driver of competitiveness and sustainable economic development”. The steel, cement, chemical, paper and cellulose, aluminum and glass sectors are covered.
According to the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), the strategy will articulate actions aimed at innovation, efficiency and the creation of markets for low-carbon products.
The strategy is structured around four interconnected pillars: research, development, innovation (RD&I) and professional training – encouraging the creation of national technological solutions and the training of qualified labor; decarbonizing inputs – progressive replacement of fossil inputs and energy sources with more sustainable alternatives, such as biofuels, low-emission hydrogen, biomass and recycled materials; stimulating demand for low-carbon products – consolidation of markets through certifications, labeling and sustainable public purchasing policies, increasing the competitiveness of Brazilian industry; and financing and incentives – structuring of credit instruments, tax incentives and trade defense mechanisms to guarantee the necessary conditions for industrial transition.
According to the CNI, the act consolidates cooperation between the federal government and the productive sector and reinforces the “industry’s willingness to contribute to reducing the carbon intensity of production”.
Strengthening an innovative, competitive and socially responsible industrial base is an essential condition for “Brazil to achieve climate goals by 2050”, says a statement from CNI.
The ceremony is attended by representatives of industrial associations, such as CNI, the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp), Federation of Industries of the State of Pará (Fiepa), Brazilian Association of Glass Industries, Brazil Steel Institute, Brazilian Tree Industry, National Cement Industry Union and Brazilian Portland Cement Association.
