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.
Future Energy System
Transport
Construction
Industry
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
Hot Off the Press! New Factsheet on Shipping
16. October 2026Shipping carries over 80% of global trade by volume and accounts for 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, yet vessels representing 91% of the operational tonnage can currently use only oil fuels. Our new factsheet sets out the key facts and...
Shipping: A Sector Hard to Decarbonize | New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
16. October 2026The shipping industry faces mounting pressure to cut down its emissions, but no single technology offers a straightforward solution. In this article on alternative fuels and onboard carbon capture, our associate cleanteh analyst Pauline Leroi describes carbon capture and storage...
Green Hydrogen and Innovative Fertilizer Production: Towards a Win -Win Partnership in the EU & Africa Roundtable Discussion
13. October 2026“Break the link between natural gas and fertilizer production.”That was the key message from our event in Brussels.Synthetic fertilizers help feed around half of the world’s population, yet their production remains exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets and geopolitical shocks.We...
Join our team! We are hiring an Impact & Development Associate at Future Cleantech Architects
9. October 2026We’re looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience in program management, fundraising, donor relations, or a related field — ideally in the nonprofit sector. In this role, you will work closely with our Impact & Development...
Hot Off the Press | Standpoint The EU Hydrogen Strategy Review: A Sectoral Approach
6. October 2026Our new Standpoint, “The EU Hydrogen Strategy Review: A Sectoral Approach,” proposes replacing overarching hydrogen-volume targets with sector-specific decarbonization targets. As the European Commission reassesses its 2020 Hydrogen Strategy, we consider the gap between ambition and real-life deployment: The EU targeted...
Press Release | Report: EU Should Replace Hydrogen-Volume Targets With Industrial Decarbonization Targets
5. October 2026Press Release | Report: EU Should Replace Hydrogen-Volume Targets With Industrial Decarbonization Targets Brussels, 05 October 2026 – The EU should replace overarching hydrogen production and import targets with sector-specific decarbonization targets, according to a Standpoint published today by climate...