Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy

Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy offers readers, including researchers, energy professionals, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders, credible, forward-looking information to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. For researchers, there is a wealth of data and frameworks to advance innovation. Provides energy stakeholders with expert insights into technology deployment and regulation. Risk-return profiles, market trends, and ESG metrics will be of particular interest to investors and innovators. For policymakers, the book includes modeling and impact assessments to guide climate policy. Presents corporate leaders with strategic roadmaps, emissions benchmarks and tools to align sustainability with business goals. By offering a framework for understanding the evolution of industrial practices, the book enables readers to prepare for future challenges while equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in a decarbonized economy.

• Provides a comprehensive guide for industries aiming to transition toward sustainability
• Explores the profound transformations industries are undergoing, emphasizing the transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable economy. It investigates how strategic approaches and technological advancements are reshaping industrial practices across various sectors, moving beyond productivity-focused models toward environmentally and socially responsible paradigms
• Is a comprehensive and critical examination of innovation cycles from Industry 1.0 through to 5.0, helping readers understand the trajectory and nature of industrial revolutions. It offers a conceptual and empirical basis for understanding the paradigm shift at the heart of Industry 5.0 through the lens of innovation dynamics, sustainability, and industrial strategy