Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID)

With more than 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 40% of global energy consumption, the industrial sector is the second largest emitter after power generation. At the same time, the demand for energy and industrial products is forecasted to increase tremendously. Without increased emission reduction efforts within the industrial sector, the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 Celsius stays unreachable.

The Alliance for Industry Decarbonization aims to decarbonize industrial value chains and accelerate net-zero ambitions in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The Alliance’s founders and partners, consisting of private and public organizations and stakeholders operating in energy-intensive sectors, commit to collaborate toward the common vision of a green future. The Alliance members believe in the power of partnerships based on honest dialogue and concrete actions.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) coordinates and facilitates the activities of the Alliance based on its vast experience in hosting multi-stakeholder platforms. Siemens Energy Co-chairs the Alliance leadership alongside EMSTEEL and Knowledge Partner Roland Berger supporting the buildup and implementation.

Activity period 2022–present
Last CoAct update 2025
Web URL https://allianceforindustrydecarbonization.org/
Output effectiveness
0.20
Accountability Index
0.33
Inclusiveness Index
0.45
Capacity Index
0.10
Num. actors 68
Functions Standards and norms, Participatory management, Commercial product / service
SDGs 7 9 11 13
Themes energy
Policy focus Mainly mitigation
Sectors Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Implementation countries
Target Target type
No targets have been defined

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