New Delhi, April 10 -- Indias steel sector is aiming to reduce carbon emissions by about 25 per cent over the next decade, even as the country plans a significant expansion in production capacity, according to a Reuters report citing the draft National Steel Policy 2025 document.
The policy proposes reducing emissions to 2 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per tonne of finished steel by 2035 36, from the current level of around 2.65 tonnes—about 32 per cent higher than the global average, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.
Sectors Role in Emissions and Growth
The steel industry currently contributes 10 12 per cent of Indias total emissions, underscoring the need for cleaner production methods. At the same time, the count...