DESNZ Hard To Abate Project - survey closes 6th March 2026
DESNZ Hard To Abate Project - survey closes 6th March 2026
City Science are delivering a major research programme for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to build robust, up-to-date evidence on four of the UK’s hard-to-abate industrial sectors: refining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, cement, and lime. Together, these sectors accounted for 39% of UK industrial emissions in 2023 and play a critical role in the UK economy. The project will directly inform future government policy and industrial strategy by exploring sector competitiveness, decarbonisation pathways, and long-term growth opportunities.
The project has three primary objectives:
(1) To understand each sector’s current position and how it has evolved since 1990
(2) To identify credible future scenarios and decarbonisation pathways
(3) To determine the key actions required and barriers to overcome to enable these transitions
As part of this work, City Science are running a short survey to capture insights that cannot be drawn from public data alone. The survey gathers evidence on energy use, emissions, decarbonisation options, constraints, supply-chain dependencies, and the real-world barriers organisations face. Responses will be used to build a more accurate, nuanced picture of the sector and to identify where targeted government support, including technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy interventions could have the greatest impact.
Strong participation from companies of all sizes is essential. A high response rate, particularly from SMEs, will ensure the evidence reflects the diversity of processes, products, locations, and business models across the sector. This is a direct opportunity for organisations to share what is most affecting their competitiveness today and what support is needed to enable a viable, low‑carbon future for the UK chemicals sector.
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