The Role of Green Technologies in Decarbonizing Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
Keywords:
Green technologies, decarbonization, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture, circular economy, sustainability, industrial emissions, carbon dioxide, innovation.Abstract
The industrial sector accounts for a substantial proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key target in efforts to mitigate climate change. Green technologies, which encompass renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency improvements, and carbon capture technologies, have emerged as essential tools in decarbonizing industries. This paper explores the role of green technologies in reducing industrial carbon footprints, addressing the challenges these technologies face, and highlighting the opportunities they present. Through an examination of current innovations, barriers to adoption, and future trends, this paper discusses how green technologies can help industries transition towards sustainable practices, with a particular focus on the manufacturing, energy, and transport sectors.