Deep Decarbonisation Innovation for Steel and Cement Industries (DDI)

The steel, metals, and cement sectors account for approximately 75% of Brazil’s industrial GHG emissions. Brazil has strong decarbonisation potential thanks to abundant renewable energies, alternative raw materials, and the possibility to produce low-cost green hydrogen. Still, industries face hurdles in proving the technical and economic viability of decarbonisation solutions and in securing large-scale investments. This project will improve the enabling environment by fostering public policy dialogue, supporting breakthrough innovations, and strengthening technical expertise on low-carbon production methods for steel and cement. It will prove the business case for decarbonisation demonstration plants and unlock investments through tailored financial instruments, while stimulating demand from offtakers.