The EU should lead the green steel race… Or it could be left behind in the dust
A wave of low-carbon steel projects should be launched across the EU by 2030 but how commercially viable they are is still to be seen. According to Agora Industry, two critical factors underpin this uncertainty: a carbon price below EUR 150 per tonne of CO2 emissions (currently it’s below EUR 60) and average electricity prices […]
Implementing the EU digital battery passport
Introduced as part of the new EU regulatory frameworks for ecodesign and batteries, the digital product passport (DPP) supports the collection and sharing of product-related data among supply chain actors. As the first tool of this kind globally, it aspires to address existing information gaps for products and components throughout global supply chains, thus becoming […]
In turbulent times, the EU must make up its mind on offshore wind in low and medium wind speed regions
In pursuing the EU’s strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness, offshore wind’s significance cannot be overstated. President von der Leyen announcing the European Wind Power Package during her State of the European Union address has confirmed wind energy as a cornerstone of the EU’s upcoming comprehensive industrial policy, which itself is fortified by the Green Deal […]
Jobs for the green transition
In recent years, the concept of green jobs has been the focus of increasing attention from both policy and research circles. At the EU policy level, the green transition is seen as an opportunity to create jobs in existing and emerging economic sectors. The need for re- and upskilling workers to ensure a socially […]
Are we about to see a big bonus for Europe’s low-carbon ETS producers?
The EU’s legislators are in the final stages of deciding on updates to some of the most important EU climate policies – the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). High energy prices have led to anxiety about Europe’s industrial future. More than ever, safeguarding industrial competitiveness is at […]