The objective of GIDS is to finance industrial decarbonization projects quickly and efficiently in emerging markets (EMs), recognizing that 85% of the emissions reductions required to reach net zero by 2050 in sectors such as cement and steel are expected to occur in EMs, where production will expand in line with population and urbanization growth.

Such projects may include switching energy sources to less carbon-intensive options (such as solar PV, wind, and biomass), implementing on-site and off-site renewable energy solutions, heat recuperation (WHR), digitalization and energy management systems, optimizing existing processes or developing new process routes with lower carbon footprints, retrofitting legacy infrastructure and equipment with energy-efficient alternatives, carbon capture utilization and storage, switching to less carbon-intensive feedstocks, using bio-feedstocks, replacing traditional material inputs with renewable, bio-based, or recovered materials, sourcing secondary raw materials from waste streams (such as steel, aluminum, paper, and plastic), and adopting emerging technologies such as biomaterials, green hydrogen, and biofuels as transition solutions.

The key outcome would be a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, enabling a larger number of companies operating in EMs to compete in an international market that will increasingly demand large volumes of near-zero emission steel, cement, and other materials. The efficacy and speed with which GIDS develops will have both direct and indirect effects on job preservation and the creation of sustainable new jobs, which are essential for a just transition.

One of the key pillars of GIDS is the creation of a Decarbonization Institute, which aims to bridge knowledge and implementation gaps and accelerate decarbonization efforts in the industrial sector, particularly in hard-to-abate industries. The Decarbonization Institute will position the IFC as a primary resource for industrial decarbonization in emerging markets, with a special focus on sectors that contribute significant emissions. At its core, the Institute will be a driving force in thought leadership, actively shaping innovative strategies and solutions for decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries. Additionally, the Institute will serve as a hub for knowledge dissemination and project incubation, facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge research and practical insights to accelerate the global shift towards decarbonization technologies and processes.

SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Electronic Submissions through WBGeProcure RFx Now

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Assignment Title: IFC Decarbonization Institute

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

The objective of GIDS is to finance industrial decarbonization projects quickly and efficiently in emerging markets (EMs), recognizing that 85% of the emissions reductions required to reach net zero by 2050 in sectors such as cement and steel are expected to occur in EMs, where production will expand in line with population and urbanization growth.

Such projects may include switching energy sources to less carbon-intensive options (such as solar PV, wind, and biomass), implementing on-site and off-site renewable energy solutions, heat recuperation (WHR), digitalization and energy management systems, optimizing existing processes or developing new process routes with lower carbon footprints, retrofitting legacy infrastructure and equipment with energy-efficient alternatives, carbon capture utilization and storage, switching to less carbon-intensive feedstocks, using bio-feedstocks, replacing traditional material inputs with renewable, bio-based, or recovered materials, sourcing secondary raw materials from waste streams (such as steel, aluminum, paper, and plastic), and adopting emerging technologies such as biomaterials, green hydrogen, and biofuels as transition solutions.

The key outcome would be a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, enabling a larger number of companies operating in EMs to compete in an international market that will increasingly demand large volumes of near-zero emission steel, cement, and other materials. The efficacy and speed with which GIDS develops will have both direct and indirect effects on job preservation and the creation of sustainable new jobs, which are essential for a just transition.

One of the key pillars of GIDS is the creation of a Decarbonization Institute, which aims to bridge knowledge and implementation gaps and accelerate decarbonization efforts in the industrial sector, particularly in hard-to-abate industries. The Decarbonization Institute will position the IFC as a primary resource for industrial decarbonization in emerging markets, with a special focus on sectors that contribute significant emissions. At its core, the Institute will be a driving force in thought leadership, actively shaping innovative strategies and solutions for decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries. Additionally, the Institute will serve as a hub for knowledge dissemination and project incubation, facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge research and practical insights to accelerate the global shift towards decarbonization technologies and processes.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now

NOTES

Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.

Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.

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