Striking a balance between profit and carbon dioxide emissions in the Saudi cement industry

● An example of a policy that could induce a reaction is one that consists of a carbon price of 27 $/ton. At that price, the industry's decision-makers do not have to weigh pollutants highly relative to the industry's profits. The policy would garner $4.9 billion in government revenue and reduce emissions by 181 million tons in the six-year period. The deal would generate $1.3 billion in profit in 2020, compared to $2.5 billion without government intervention.