The Clean Industrial Deal lays down a roadmap to align industrial competitiveness with the EU’s climate-neutral goals and turn decarbonisation into a driver of growth for European industries. The key objectives of the Deal are: (i) to secure affordable and clean energy; (ii) to decarbonise while staying competitive; (iii) to create lead markets for low-carbon and circular products; (iv) to mobilize public and private investments; (v) to promote circularity and resource efficiency; (vi) to maintain partnerships on the global stage; (vii) to provide support for skills and quality jobs for social fairness and a just transition. The Deal outlines actions to enhance all phases of industrial production, prioritizing energy-intensive sectors in urgent need of decarbonisation support, and emphasizing the clean-tech industry as a cornerstone of future competitiveness, essential for driving industrial transformation, circularity, and climate goals. Access to clean, low-cost, and sustainable energy sources will be secured for industries to support decarbonisation without sacrificing competitiveness. The transition of energy-intensive sectors to low-carbon operations will be supported while maintaining their global edge. The demand for low-carbon and circular products will be stimulated, which will position Europe as a global leader in clean industrial innovation. Clean-tech innovation will be boosted to scale up clean technologies and industrial innovation across the EU. Simplified state aid mechanisms will be introduced to make it easier for Member States to support clean energy, decarbonisation, circularity and tech development. Circular economy practices will be promoted to reduce waste and improve resource use throughout industrial value chains. The Deal supports a fair transition by creating quality jobs, enhancing skills, and fostering equity and social cohesion throughout the EU.
2025-02-26