Decarbonising India’s Pulp & Paper Sector – Key Highlights from Ecopreneure’s Roadmap
📉 Emission Outlook: Emissions could reach 70 MTCO₂ by 2040 under BAU; can be halved with deep decarbonisation.
⚙️ Energy Efficiency: Measures like heat recovery and smart automation can cut emissions by up to 62%.
🔁 Fuel Switching: Shift to biomass, Bio-CNG, and green hydrogen for cleaner energy.
💡 Innovations: Closed-loop water systems, enzyme-based bleaching, and BECCS for long-term impact.
💰 Green Finance: Mobilisation via green bonds, carbon markets, and blended finance.
🏛️ Policy Reforms: Strengthen CCTS, PAT, REC; introduce Viability Gap Funding for emerging tech.
🌍 Best Practices Case studies
🛣️ Phased Roadmap:
2025–30: Efficiency upgrades, Bio-CNG adoption
2030–40: Hydrogen blending, CCUS pilots
2040–70: Full circularity, BECCS, fossil fuel phase-out
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