In 2050, it is forecast in the low emissions scenario that as much as 62 percent of the production capacity of both iron and bauxite worldwide will be exposed to significant, high, or extreme heat stress risk. In addition to that, it is also forecast in the same scenario that 26 percent of global bauxite production capacity will be exposed to significant, high, or extreme drought risk. Global supply chains could stand to be significantly impacted by this risk to the production capacities of these vital metals.
Forecast share of production capacity of iron, bauxite, and zinc at risk due to heat and drought worldwide in 2050
Characteristic
Iron
Bauxite
Zinc
Share of production capacity exposed to significant, high, or extreme heat stress risk
62%
62%
26%
Share of production capacity exposed to significant, high, or extreme drought risk
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