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As global emissions become
Now or manufacturing shift
an existential threat, can

quickly enough to reverse

runaway climate change?

Never BY GREEN BUILDER STAFF

It’s hot, frighteningly hot this year. Enough said.
Global carbon emissions (CO2e) just hit their highest point
in 800,000 years, according to NOAA and the American
Meteorological Society. CO2e is considered the primary
reason for earth’s rising temperatures. Yet, there’s still
a preference for emissions-generating fossil fuels over
greener energy sources.
As we stand at this perilous precipice, some product
makers have taken the situation seriously by implementing
carbon reduction policies and protocols. This year’s
Eco-Leaders honors those companies, and showcases
their best efforts as they grapple with an uncertain future.

Progress of sectors’ low carbon transitions

EMERGENCE DIFFUSION RECONFIGURATION

LOW OR ZERO EMISSION TECHNOLOGY MARKET SHARE

1
2
3
4 POWER
10 9 8 7 6 5
CARS
BUILDINGS
TIME OF CUMULATIVE PRODUCTION
TRUCKS
AGRICULTURE & LAND USE
AVIATION
SHIPPING 10 sectors. To diminish emissions and forestall further climate
STEEL impacts, experts say the entire industrial sector needs to fast track
CEMENT
carbon-reducing technologies. CREDIT: FRANK W. GEELS/UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
PLASTICS
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