EITErelated
EITErelated is a term used in policy and research discussions to denote topics, policies, or data that concern energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries. The qualifier indicates that the subject is especially relevant to sectors that consume large amounts of energy and face substantial international competition.
Typically, EITE-related topics cover manufacturing sectors such as steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals, pulp and paper, glass,
Policy relevance: governments design EITE-related measures within climate, energy, and industrial policy. Instruments may include exemptions,
Measurement and data: EITE exposure is often assessed by energy intensity (energy use per unit of output)
Debates and challenges: policy makers weigh the risks of carbon leakage and competitiveness losses against the
Global context: definitions and approaches vary by country or region. EITE-related considerations appear in major climate
See also: energy-intensive industries, carbon leakage, border carbon adjustment, energy efficiency.