The IFC is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive roadmap for decarbonizing the country's steel sector. This roadmap will enhance the steel industry's contribution to the national GDP and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by driving innovation; sustainability; and competitiveness. Project Objective: To create a roadmap outlining strategies for the decarbonization of the Philippine steel industry by 2050; encompassing technological advancements; regulatory reforms; skills development; and market expansion. Key Workstreams: The selected consultant will undertake the following: Workstream 1: Technological Assessment: This involves analyzing low-emission steelmaking technologies (EAF; DRI-EAF; Gas-DRI; Hydrogen-DRI; induction furnace); benchmarking international best practices (India; China; USA; EU); optimizing raw material usage (iron ore; steel scrap); and modeling the impact of low-carbon steel production on GHG mitigation; domestic capacity; job creation; and green investments. This includes developing a baseline emissions scenario (BAU) and a net-zero scenario using the marginal abatement cost curve (MACC).Workstream 2: Regulatory and Policy Recommendations: This focuses on creating a business-friendly regulatory environment to attract investment; promote green procurement (including exploring a "Buy Clean" initiative); align with international environmental standards (IEA; ResponsibleSteel; WTO); streamline regulatory processes; and incentivize R&D through tax incentives and grants.Workstream 3: Skills Development: This involves identifying skill gaps in the workforce; proposing training and apprenticeship programs (with a focus on women's participation); and developing marketing strategies to attract a diverse workforce to the modernized steel industry.Workstream 4: Prospect Identification: This includes identifying opportunities for marketing green/low-carbon Philippine steel internationally; and compiling a list of foreign companies involved in green steel production; assessing their potential for investment in the Philippines.Deliverables: A comprehensive report detailing findings from each workstream and a public workshop to present the roadmap to the industry. Required Qualifications: The consultant should possess significant knowledge and networks within the iron and steel sector; experience in evaluating financial and operational data; understanding of industrial decarbonization initiatives; and strong presentation skills. Interested consultants are invited to submit EOIs. Further details regarding submission deadlines and requirements would be included in a formal Request for Proposals (RFP); which will be issued to firms shortlisted after EOI submissions.