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.
Blogpost | Will the EU Commissioners’ actions accelerate industrial decarbonization and the pathway to net zero? Our perspective on the hearings
26. November 2024Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) and Liv Hvass Kure (liv.hvass.kure@fcarchitects.org) Before a new European Commission takes office, each Commissioner-designate undergoes a rigorous hearing in the EU Parliament. These hearings test the Commissioner-designate’s portfolio knowledge, political skills, and commitment to maintain...
Cleantech EU Thread | Decarbonizing Energy-Intensive Industries
23. October 2024Last week, the EU Commission’s High-Level Expert Group presented its recommendations for the future EU Horizon Europe program. 🌍 Key proposals presented a transformative agenda for post-2027 Horizon Europe to boost industrial competitiveness and address societal challenges, including disruptive innovation...
Blogpost | Net Zero Industry Act – What Is It?
24. July 2024Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The European Commission’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) entered into force on 30 June 2024, opening a new path for climate innovation and industrial decarbonization across the European Union. As a regulation, the NZIA automatically...
Blogpost | Future Cleantech Architects at the European Parliament’s 1st Plenary, July 2024
22. July 2024Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The week of July 15-19, 2024, marked a significant milestone in European democracy as the newly elected European Parliament (EP) convened for its first plenary session of the 2024-2029 term in Strasbourg. Representing Future Cleantech...
Blogpost | Aviation’s Hidden Warming Impact: An Overview of Contrails
26. November 2023Written by Ingrid El Helou What are contrails? Most people have probably noticed the white wispy trails that form behind an airplane. These are water condensation trails, better known as contrails. However, not all flights form contrails. For contrails to...