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 policy-makers 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.
"We were impressed by the level of FCA’s in-house expertise, depth of engagement with technical research, and sophisticated understanding of the innovation landscape. In addition, despite being a relatively new organization, FCA has already developed an effective track record of shaping EU policy and contributing to international climate discourse through engagement with UN organizations. We think FCA fills a critical gap in the climate policy ecosystem by connecting lessons and learnings from its ‘boots on the ground’ technical work to high-level policymaking."
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Giving Green
''We are now ready to invest in its ambitious growth, supporting its organizational development as well as key programs in hard-to-decarbonize sectors requiring more innovation, namely zero-carbon fuels, industry, long-duration storage, and carbon removal technologies. We believe that if FCA is successful this could significantly improve the German and European climate policy response.''
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Founder's Pledge
„The science-based approach of Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) has significantly influenced the strategic investment decision on our new bus fleet. Our fleet consists of about 90 buses and we were considering two options: hydrogen buses (with a fuel cell) or all-electric buses with battery systems. The advice of FCA and their expert team has led us to decide against hydrogen (which will be more urgently needed in other applications) and go for a more efficient and economic all-electric bus fleet instead.”
Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoffmann
''Its aim is to promote innovation in Europe’s hard-to-decarbonize sectors by running key programs in, for example, zero-carbon fuels, industry, and carbon removal technologies. (...) You might be wondering if this kind of innovation really meets the “neglectedness” criterion — don’t we already have a lot innovation? In the US, yes. But in Europe, this kind of organization is much rarer.''
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Vox
''What is special about FCA's approach is that the organization not only takes on the advocacy for these technologies at the political level, but is also itself part of research consortia for the development of these technologies.''
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Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
The chemical and steel industries rely on vast amounts of process heat, usually provided by fossil fuels. In the United States, companies are exploring a different path: building s
Delivering insights on hydrogen regulation | FCA presents technical in-depth analysis to the European Parliament
Last week, Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) presented its in-depth analysis report on the Delegated Act for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels to the
The Future of Energy Storage | FCA at the 31st Meeting of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) of UN Climate Change
We are pleased to share that, upon invitation of the Technology Executive Committee, our CEO, Peter Schniering, attended the 31st TEC Meeting at United Nations Climate Change in Bo
Join our team! We are looking for a Head of Communications (m|f|d)
Do you have at least 10 years of experience in climate communication or communication for impact? Plus experience working on cleantech topics or with journalists? Topped with a str
Our Cleantech Unit is growing!
We are happy to announce that James Lazenby has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, Peter Ruschhaupt, and Rene Severens.Jame
Power Grids: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
Germany’s electricity grids need expansion and, over the next two decades, investments of more than €500 billion will be needed. Around €300 billion will go into transmission
Opinion piece in leading German paper | FCA makes the case for how structural efficiency can advance emissions reductions in the building sector
Construction accounts for about 7% of Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions. Progress to reduce emissions from buildings has been limited, despite years of efforts to reduce them th
Innovative Approaches for the Steel Industry | Future Cleantech Architects at the European Council and the Council of the EU
FCA was pleased to outline the results of its latest project on innovation in the steel industry with a particular focus on the challenges of decarbonisation, global value chains a
Join Our Team! We are looking for a Cleantech Analyst Construction (m|f|d)
Do you have a Master’s degree in architecture, structural/civil engineering, or building science? Plus a solid understanding of embodied carbon, material lifecycle impacts,