The effect of GHG emission on climate change due to inefficient usage of energy in South African steel foundries

Mitigation of CO2 emission is the Lessing of CO2 produced that have or could have a serious threat on climate change. South Africa is known to have a coal addiction. This paper attempts to identify the major opportunities for climate change mitigation through foundry energy efficiency. It does so by analysing key areas of carbon and energy efficiency policy in South Africa. The report further considers a number of important areas concerning future carbon and energy efficiency policy development in the country. Electricity generation and renewable energies are clearly discussed with their advantages and dis advantages in the operation of foundry industry; furthermore it highlights the effect of burning of coal on climate change raising regulation such as carbon tax to be proposed to reduce the growth of CO2 emission. Mitigation of CO2 through foundries by using best energy efficiency practices is highlighted as part of assisting in fighting excessive CO2 emission