India and UK launched new workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency

At the 12th Chief Energy Ministerial (CEM), India and United Kingdom government have launched new workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency under the Clean Energy Ministerial’s (CEM) – Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) co-ordinated by UNIDO.

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The IDDI initiative has been supported by Germany and Canada, with more countries expected to join soon.

The objective is to infuse green technologies and stimulate demand for low-carbon industrial material

Mr. Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power highlighted that India is committed to cut emissions intensity per unit of GDP by 33 to 35% by 2030.

The commitment hinges on effective deployment of low carbon technologies in Energy Intensive Sectors like Iron & Steel, Cement and Petrochemicals.