This book addresses one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from diverse industrial sectors. Industries such as textiles, steel, cement, petrochemicals, construction, transport, and biotechnology contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, both through direct energy consumption and indirect supply chain activities. This book provides a comprehensive overview of strategies, technologies, and practices that enable industries to transition towards low-carbon pathways, including renewable energy integration, circular economy approaches, carbon capture, sustainable materials, and efficiency improvements. By drawing upon cross-sectoral perspectives, it highlights the opportunities, challenges, and innovations required to achieve meaningful decarbonization. This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, industry professionals, and sustainability practitioners seeking practical and theoretical insights into reducing the industrial carbon footprint.

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Introduction to the Book—Reduction of Industrial Carbon Footprint

  • Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu

摘要

This book addresses one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from diverse industrial sectors. Industries such as textiles, steel, cement, petrochemicals, construction, transport, and biotechnology contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, both through direct energy consumption and indirect supply chain activities. This book provides a comprehensive overview of strategies, technologies, and practices that enable industries to transition towards low-carbon pathways, including renewable energy integration, circular economy approaches, carbon capture, sustainable materials, and efficiency improvements. By drawing upon cross-sectoral perspectives, it highlights the opportunities, challenges, and innovations required to achieve meaningful decarbonization. This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, industry professionals, and sustainability practitioners seeking practical and theoretical insights into reducing the industrial carbon footprint.