Scaling the Industrial Transition 2025

1Trends and progress in industrial transformation Fragmented policies and trade are reshaping industrial transition – progress is real, but scaling now depends on economics and execution. Technology is advancing, but viability sets the pace Roughly 50% of industrial emissions can already be abated with mature technologies, yet scaling now depends on bankability, demand certainty and financial feasibility. Policy fragmentation is redefining competitiveness Divergent regional frameworks and carbon standards are driving asymmetries in trade and investment, creating uneven playing fields across markets. Integration is the next frontier Scaling requires moving beyond one-off low-carbon projects towards integrated portfolios, supported by aligned innovation, infrastructure and finance. Real momentum, but progress under pressure Clean technology deployment is progressing – for instance, global electricity use in industry grew by almost 4% in 20241 – yet overall delivery is constrained by input prices, infrastructure gaps and uneven demand growth. Key takeaways Scaling the Industrial Transition: Hard-to-Abate Sectors and Net-Zero Progress in 2025 5