Carbon intensity metrics in the steel and cement sectors of Climate Club members

This OECD report examines carbon intensity metrics in the steel and cement sectors. It highlights challenges in producing internationally comparable metrics, explores current initiatives addressing these challenges, and evaluates key trends and country differences in carbon intensity based on freely available and commercial data. The report finds significant disparities in carbon intensities across countries and installations. Global steel carbon intensity declined over recent decades, while cement carbon intensity remained stable. The report also highlights the potential for emission reductions through the adoption of existing cleaner technologies in steel production and underscores the need for innovation to achieve meaningful decarbonisation in cement. Finally, the report underlines that the data sources used are valuable for monitoring trends and assessing decarbonisation progress but lack the precision for detailed policy design targeting specific products.