1. Transitioning Energy, Industry, Transport
Accelerating the shift to renewables, energy efficiency and zero-emission technologies, while phasing out fossil fuels in a fair and inclusive way. This axis promotes sustainable power systems, industrial decarbonization and resilient low-carbon transport pathways.
Be part of the implementation
Take action where your operations and value chain have the greatest climate-related risks. Drive change by seizing new opportunities across energy, nature, agriculture, cities, human development, finance.
Through Axis 1: Transitioning Energy, Industry, and Transport, businesses can spearhead the overhaul of global infrastructure by expanding clean energy access, electrifying transport fleets, and aggressively procuring near-zero materials to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement. Key actions businesses can take include:
Expand reliable and affordable clean energy access across your markets & supply chains by joining a leading group of businesses, including Utilities for Net Zero Zero Alliance (UNEZA), a coalition of global power utilities scaling renewables, RE100, a group of 440+ companies shifting to 100% renewables by 2030, and EP100.
Accelerate zero-carbon road, aviation, and shipping transport, by purchasing lower carbon transport through Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) for high-integrity sustainable aviation fuel, EV100, a network of leaders electrifying corporate fleets, First Movers Coalition, a global coalition of over 100 companies representing annual clean demand of $19 billion by 2030, Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance – ZEMBA and Getting to Zero Coalition, committed to zero-emission vessels by 2030, and Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance (SFBA), decarbonizing heavy-duty road transportation.
Advance zero-carbon manufacturing in hard-to-abate sectors such as cement & steel, and aluminium by procuring near-zero industry products through First Movers Coalition, SteelZero and ConcreteZero committed to 100% net-zero steel use by 2050, and, committed to 100% net-zero concrete by 2050.
Case Studies
Biofuels for Decarbonization of Transportation
Marine biofuels from biomass pyrolysis could cut CO₂ and sulfur emissions, create a $372M+ new industry for NZ, support export competitiveness, and align the country with global net-zero shipping policies.
Biofuels in Emerging Markets of Africa and Asia
In 2024, the IEA Bioenergy database lists 258 advanced biofuel plants. Output must rise from 4.3 EJ in 2022 to over 10 EJ by 2030, with 40% sourced from waste and residues.
Institutionalizing Gender and Social Inclusion in Nepal’s Rural Electrification
Nepal’s electricity authority integrates gender and social inclusion into rural electrification, improving equal access, livelihoods, and community empowerment through training and awareness.
Progress in Commercialization of Biojet / Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
SAF production reached 300–450M liters in 2022, led by the EU and USA. HEFA dominates, while Alcohol-to-Jet, Fischer-Tropsch, and other pathways are rapidly scaling.
Lowering Barriers to Maritime Biofuels: Increasing Their Use in the Marine Sector
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore manages a top port, handling 41M TEUs and 623M t of cargo in 2024, selling 55M t of fuel and licensing suppliers for biofuels.
Building for Sustainability: Blueprint for a Low-Carbon Cold Room
In Sub-Saharan Africa, limited electricity and cold storage cause high food loss; local cooling solutions can boost livelihoods, cut related emissions by two-thirds, and reduce waste.
Adili Solar Hubs: Powering Resilience, Sustaining Communities
Adili Solar Hubs in Lake Turkana, Kenya, use active and passive cooling to preserve and distribute fresh fish in off-grid areas, improving efficiency, reducing spoilage, and supporting local livelihoods.
EDP pioneering clean energy for island communities through Pulau Ubin's microgrid transformation
Pulau Ubin’s Green Micro-grid powers 30+ homes using solar PV and a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery, cutting diesel use by 100,000 L/year and improving efficiency.
Plans to Accelerate Solutions
Concise, collective action-oriented plans developed by multiple initiatives that outline key steps to scale a specific high-impact solution based on practical levers for implementation.
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