Taylor, P. and Rattle, I. orcid.org/0000-0002-9997-7422 (2025) Clusters in context: Towards a typology of industrial decarbonisation initiatives. Geo: Geography and Environment, 12 (1). e70000. ISSN 2054-4049
Abstract
Policy-makers and researchers are increasingly focused on the decarbonisation of clusters of energy-intensive industries. However, relatively little is known about the trajectory of different cluster decarbonisation initiatives. This paper aims to bring clarity to an emerging field. It highlights the evolving landscape of industrial decarbonisation initiatives, and the growing importance of clear definitions for effective communication and knowledge exchange among stakeholders. Drawing on insights from cluster theory, it proposes a typology of industrial cluster decarbonisation initiatives to understand and categorise different types of project. These four categories— ‘forerunner clusters’, ‘dispersed clusters’, ‘classic clusters’ and ‘dispersed sites’—allow a more focused understanding of the policy implications and challenges associated with each type. To demonstrate the application of the typology, the paper presents profiles of three cluster initiatives that illustrate some of the dynamics involved. Through this work, we seek to provide guidance for future research and policy development in the transition towards a low-carbon industrial future.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2025 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | cluster, global, hub, industrial decarbonisation, policy, typology |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) EP/V027050/1 EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) EP/S029575/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 14 Feb 2025 15:26 |
Last Modified: | 07 Apr 2025 15:21 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/geo2.70000 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:223286 |