In the webinar, Transition Asia's analyst, in collaboration with other esteemed guests, shall explore the current state of the steel industry in Japan. The panelists, representing diverse sectors such as corporations, investors, and governmental bodies, will provide comprehensive perspectives. It will encompass crucial topics, including emission reduction initiatives, political insights, government support, and the impending technological challenges.

To participate and contribute to the discussion, kindly register at the following link: https://transitionasia.org/event/

In this seminar, Wido Witecka from the German think tank Agora Industry, which has recently published "15 Insights on the Global Steel Transformation," will be invited to discuss ways to decarbonize the steel industry. This study analyzes how the global steel industry can achieve zero emissions and shows that a net-zero steel sector by the early 2040s is technically feasible. Renewable Energy Institute will also report on the current status and challenges of the movement toward decarbonization of the Japanese steel industry. In addition to raising issues from the perspective of investors and corporations, discussions will be held on how to drive decarbonization in the steel industry in Japan.

In this webinar, Prof. Stefan Lechtenböhmer, Head of Department Future Energy and Industrial Systems, Wuppertal Institute, and Wido Witecka, Project Manager, Agora Industry, will present the main results of a joint project as summarised in the publication “15 Insights on the global steel transformation”. The webinar includes an interactive Q&A session with the audience.

Register here: https://agora-energiewende-de.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CFLbhhyTQ-5LWsZRWrYOg.

Don't miss the Climate Group's groundbreaking summit in Asia! Building on the success of Climate Week NYC 2022, they're powering the green industrial revolution on June 8th in Singapore.

This inaugural action summit in Asia focuses on decarbonization opportunities in the industrial and clean energy sectors. Regional leaders and business members affiliated with the Climate Group will collaborate to drive bolder climate action in Industry and Energy systems.

Join virtually and be part of their mission to accelerate climate action.

Register here: https://www2.theclimategroup.org/l/717413/2023-03-09/yx958

This webinar will cover data and recommendations from the latest Global Efficiency Intelligence report, “Green Public Procurement of Steel in India, Japan, and South Korea”, and a forthcoming report from CDP India, “Informing Policy With Disclosure: An assessment of Data from Steel Companies Reporting to CDP India.” Join this panel of experts as they discuss their findings and make recommendations for decarbonising some of the world’s largest steel producing industries.

Register here: https://climatecatalyst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-GopjorGdxH387Z4ui6wygunzkInZZT

Renewable Energy Institute will host its annual international conference "REvision2023" on Wednesday 8 March 2023.  

The event will be an opportunity to learn latest trends in the world and Japan on the expansion of renewable energy and energy policies; it will bring together leading experts from Japan and abroad to discuss the future on topics such as strategies to overcome the energy crisis, energy transition in East and Southeast Asia, prospects for offshore wind power, and the decarbonization of the industrial sector.

This year's REvision2023 will be held both in-person and virtually. 

Report Release Webinar: Net-Zero Roadmap for China’s Steel Industry

Time: March 2, 2023 at 10 am US ET (4 pm Central European Time)

(Another webinar will be hosted n Chinese for colleagues in China.)

Global Efficiency Intelligence and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have conducted a joint study to develop a roadmap for deep decarbonization of the Chinese steel industry. This study analyzed the current status of the Chinese steel industry and developed scenarios for 2050 to assess different decarbonization pathways that can substantially reduce the CO2 emissions of the steel industry in China. Five major decarbonization pillars were included in the analysis: 1) demand reduction, 2) energy efficiency, 3) fuel switching, electrification, and grid decarbonization, 4) technology shift to low-carbon steelmaking, 5) carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). It also provide recommendations for policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders for actions in the near, medium, and long-term.

Join this webinar to find out more about their analysis and findings. You can register using this link.

OECD/IEA workshop on steel decarb: The OECD Steel Committee in cooperation with the IEA will organise a virtual workshop on Steel Decarbonisation on Monday, 27 February, 12:00 – 15:00 CET.

The main topic of discussion will focus on the draft findings of a project on steel decarbonisation that is taking place in the context of the Japanese G7 Presidency and supporting the Industry Decarbonisation Agenda (IDA). The workshop will focus on emission measurement standards and relevant data collection frameworks as a basis to inform policy and definitions for near zero emission steel, and how the heterogeneity of steel industry structures and decarbonisation pathways across countries could be reflected therein.

The agenda for the workshop will be sent to participants during the week of 13 February, including further information on the two draft reports. Participants are also invited to share their comments on the report in writing before 3 March 2023 CoB. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at steel@oecd.org.

Organizer: Global Efficiency Intelligence

Time: January 19, 2023 at 10: 00 am – 11: 15 am US Eastern time (4: 00 pm – 5: 15 pm Central European Time).

Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcuCvpjspGNXpgNs_i-AuFAV_k-7gGJfX

Background: Global Efficiency Intelligence will publish a report titled “What is Green Steel? - Definitions and Scopes from Standards, Initiatives, and Policies around the World.” This report aims to bring together a summary of 26 current major standards, protocols, initiatives, guidelines, and government policies focused on reaching the goal of green/low-carbon steel production and decarbonization of this sector. It will highlight key features of each of these Standards, Protocols, Initiatives, and Policies. This will briefly present this study's findings, followed by a plenary discussion with experts and a Q&A session.

The conference, organized by SteelOrbis annually, provides attendees with the opportunity to network with senior directors and managers from international steel companies, while they will also get to listen to presentations from important players in the global steel market regarding the main issues and latest trends in the market, as well as hear their expectations for the future.

On November 23, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is launching the public consultation for the Steel Science Based Target Setting Guidance and Tool. Through this project we will provide the steel industry with methodologies, tools and guidance to set near- and long-term science-based targets within the unique context of the sector, in line with 1.5°C.

As part of the We Mean Business Coalitions Industry Transition Half Day Session during COP27, the Steel Session will highlight the market and policy momentum needed for the steel sector to accelerate decarbonisation in Asia with a focus on the experiences of India and South Korea.

Confirmed speakers include Probodha Acharya (Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group) and Joojin Kim (Founder and CEO of Solutions for Our Climate, South Korea), and a representative from SteeZero. This session will be faciliated by Prarthana Borah, Director of CDP India.