Sustainable industrial transformation: For whom and where to start?

Abstract

Climate change and the need to shift to low-carbon societies require a massive transformation in how economies and industries function. This article outlines a framework for achieving sustainable industrial transformation in pursuit of fulfilling the Paris Climate Agreement and the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, with a focus on the impact on workers. At the core of this transformation is the Just Transition for workers which aims at setting the right policy goals across environmental, social and economic pillars and securing public support for achieving a zero-carbon, zero-poverty future.