We are a climate innovation think tank.
We exist to close the remaining innovation gaps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
To reach this objective, we accelerate innovation in critical industries – such as cement, aviation, or shipping – where sustainable solutions are still in very early stages. We urge policymakers to intensify and better prioritize their R&D activities. Moreover, we initiate and actively drive high-level research consortia on critical technologies for these neglected technological sectors. Learn more about our work on our core topics:
Energy System
As intermittent renewable energy increases, energy storage will be crucial for security of supply.
Transport
Aviation and shipping together are responsible for about 5% of global annual CO2 emissions.
Construction
Cement production contributes ~5% of global emissions and demand is expected to continue growing.
Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen’s role in the German and European path to climate neutrality is highly controversial.
Future Energy System
Transport
Construction
Green Hydrogen
Our series of 45-minute technical briefings provides policymakers and advisers in Brussels and Berlin with a concise yet sufficient overview on technological innovations for decarbonizing the most neglected hard-to-abate sectors. Based on FCAs research and analyses, we summarize the key facts and figures on some of the most challenging issues, such as decarbonizing cement production, bringing long duration energy storage to scale, and fast-tracking sustainable aviation.
Our Work
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic approach. Fundamental changes will only be achieved if decisionmakers from different disciplines come together and address the challenges and requirements of innovative technological solutions. This is our work:
Tech
We focus on research in neglected, hard-to-abate sectors, and initiate high-impact research consortia.
Policy
We aim to provide decisionmakers with the necessary research and technological background to make informed decisions.
Impact
We are commited to provide independent analysis, free from investor and political influence, to achieve the highest impact.
Learn more about us
FCA Wishes You a Great Holiday Season!
25. December 2025As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on five inspiring years together.Since we started, we have navigated a political climate as changeable as the weather, yet the pace of innovation across key cleantech sectors has only accelerated. The...
The Comeback of the Airships: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
23. December 2025After 25 years, airships are once again attracting attention as a potential solution for transporting heavy loads. Several companies are revisiting the concept, supported by advances in materials, propulsion systems, and certification processes. “Airships are among the very few means...
FCA Highlighted by Washington Post as One of the Few European Organizations Recognized for Exceptional Climate Impact
12. December 2025We are proud to have been featured last week in The Washington Post as one of the few European organizations recognized for exceptional climate impact. The article cites charity evaluators Giving Green and Founders Pledge and highlights Future Cleantech Architects...
Open Letter | A Comprehensive EU Action Plan for Geothermal Energy
11. December 2025Next-generation geothermal technologies, including enhanced, advanced, and superhot geothermal systems, can unlock high-temperature heat, firm clean, dispatchable power, and cascading thermal uses across Europe. With the right strategy, geothermal can deliver clean heat, firm power, and industrial decarbonization at scale,...
Blogpost | A Welcome Step for Transport Decarbonization, but Europe Must Go Further to Unlock Transformative Clean Aviation and Maritime Technologies
10. December 2025Blogpost | A Welcome Step for Transport Decarbonization, but Europe Must Go Further to Unlock Transformative Clean Aviation and Maritime Technologies Written by Patrick Cummins Tripodi (patrick.cummins@fcarchitects.org) and Marlène Simeon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) A more comprehensive policy approach to decarbonizing aviation and...
Coffee & Cleantech on Decarbonization Pathways for Steel Production in Brussels Completed!
4. December 2025Our latest edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on the different technological pathways available to decarbonize steel production in the EU. Some of the key points discussed were: The 45-minute briefing was co-led by our colleagues...