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The experts at the study launch of Pakistan's cement sector decarbonization opined that reducing carbon footprint from the cement industry is possible through strong collaboration of the key stakeholders, joint working, resource pooling, and the technology collaboration.
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) on Thursday jointly organized the launch of two research-driven studies on Decarbonization of Pakistan's Cement sector.
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive Director, SDPI in his opening remarks said the industrial carbon footprint places industries at the forefront of carbon offset measures. The cement sector is among the leading carbon emitters whereas cement industry like the rest of the world being carbon intensive is facing formidable challenges. He added that Pakistan's nationally determined contributions (NDCs)' target achievement is crucial to comply with its global pledges. However, the cement production is a multifaceted process that demands robust and complex interventions to decarbonize its production mechanisms.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an opportunity for the industrial sectors like cement, steel and others to decarbonize whereas the SDPI is proud to take the lead in launching 'Pakistan's Industrial Decarbonization Initiative', he said. Dr. Vaqar invite all stakeholders to collaborate with SDPI on building a better discourse and implementing the key actions.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, Professor at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in his presentation shed light on industrial decarbonization combating climate change's impact.
He said the global carbon dioxide...