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WRAP has published a practical guide for businesses to identify opportunities for transitioning to reusable and refillable packaging, reducing environmental impact by moving away from single-use plastics. https://lnkd.in/eJEMUYzX

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Circular Strategies 🤝 The EU's Strategic Autonomy Agenda The demand for critical raw materials is increasing significantly as countries globally seek to ensure the supply of raw materials to meet the needs of the clean energy transition, defensc and space, and the data economy. The EU is specifically dependent on imported raw materials, especially critical raw materials. In 2023, the EU introduced the European Critical Raw Materials Act (ECRMA) to secure its raw material supply through various means. The circular economy was included in the act, but mainly through recycling. Yet, circular business models have the potential to support the act beyond this limited scope.   A report funded by Sitra and conducted by the Institute for European Environmental Policy highlights how adopting circular strategies can advance the EU’s strategic autonomy agenda while aligning with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.   Eero Jalava and Tim Forslund summed up the key takeaways from the report. Read more 👇 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CriticalRawMaterials

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Priority 5: Fostering science-based solutions for future policies 🔬 To realise the transition towards the circular economy, future EU policies shall: 🧪 Develop science-based instruments to drive tangible and measurable changes in the market 📊 Introduce reliable and objective assessments, grounded in robust data, to inform decision-making processes and shape future EU policies More on what the policies shall focus on in PRE's Manifesto 👉 https://lnkd.in/erf57E6v #CircularPlastics #PlasticsRecycling #MakingPlasticsCircular #EUGreenDeal #EUElections #PPWR #ClimateNeutralEU #CircularEconomy

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💡 Easy-to-understand terminology is essential in the CDR landscape to drive effective #climateaction. While reducing emissions should always be prioritized over removing them, not all emissions can be fully eliminated. The term 'residual emissions' is often used to describe emissions that remain – whether at a #netzero target year, from hard-to-abate sectors, or simply any emissions that are left. 🚫 Some emissions however, are 'CDR-optimal'. This means neutralizing them through #carbonremoval is not just a fallback option but the most #sustainable mitigation choice. To tackle climate change effectively, we need to be clear about what must be eliminated, neutralized, or removed. 📝 The reality is that all excess emissions – past, present, and future – demand urgent, large-scale #CDR efforts next to even larger-scale reduction. 🌎🌱 Explore how Robert Höglund and Eli Mitchell-Larson disentangle the terms 👉🏼 https://loom.ly/tPDmheo

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Huge EU chemistry news. Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry. If you want to be in the know about European manufacturing and its future, then you need to be following Michael Carus and nova-Institut GmbH.

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Circular strategies can advance the EU’s strategic autonomy agenda.💡 In 2023, the EU introduced the European Critical Raw Materials Act (ECRMA) to secure its raw material supply through various means. The circular economy was included in the act, but mainly through recycling. Yet, circular business models have the potential to support the act beyond this limited scope. A report funded by Sitra and conducted by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) highlights how adopting circular strategies can advance the EU’s strategic autonomy agenda while aligning with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Eero Jalava and Tim Forslund from Sitra summed up the key takeaways from the report. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/d8aTzSZd #WCEF2024 #WCEF2025 #CircularEconomy #CriticalRawMaterials

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Biomethane & Its Impact on Decarbonization in EU: According to Draghi's report, the path forward for Europe involves closing the innovation gap with the US and PRC, implementing a joint plan for decarbonization and competitiveness, and increasing security while reducing dependencies, all of which align with the strategic focus on scaling up biomethane production to meet ambitious energy goals. Biomethane has rapidly emerged as a cornerstone in Europe’s transition to sustainable energy, with production capacity more than doubling in the past 4 years. By 2024, Europe boasts 1,548 biomethane plants with an annual capacity of 6.4 bcm. But the journey is far from over. 🚀 This slide released by the European Biogas Association via the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows how the future of biomethane in Europe is bright, with policies, investments, and innovation driving its growth. #Biomethane #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #EuropeanBiogas #GreenTech #SustainableFuels #CircularEconomy

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🎯 We will miss 2030 climate targets... Unless policymakers put everything into work to allow the sector to grow to its full potential. We need consistent, stream-lined and ambitious long-term policies on heat pumps to attract demand and ensure investments in the EU's manufacturing and work force. To help demand pick up, clarity from political leaders on the direction of travel, including via the Heat Pump Action Plan is key. Similar initiatives for sectors like wind and solar power have helped those industries to flourish. Read more on this and more in our latest market report 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3MeuTOR Learn more on why heat pump sales dropped in 2023 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4fOGDVQ #HeatPumps #MarketReport #HeatRight

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Last week's webinar 'Working towards a Climate Strategy' hosted by MVO Nederland in collaboration with The Carbon Trust was very informative and practical in regards to setting up an effective climate strategy for companies. It covered CSRD overview with focus on ESRS E1 climate change requirements, introduced the topic of science-based targets & net zero objectives and then dived deeper into the science-based target setting process. Thank you, MVO Nederland and specifically Christian Penning, Carmen Sauren, Matteo Ferrario and Pedro Fernandes, for organising the webinar and for presenting this very relevant topic in a way that was interesting and helpful to a vast audience from various backgrounds and various degrees of experience in the area. How is your company coping with their climate strategy? If you haven't yet, check out more about MVO Nederland: https://lnkd.in/dEN_WSX and The Carbon Trust: https://lnkd.in/efT9p9AT #CSRD #climatestrategy #sciencebasedtargets #SBTi #ESRS #webinar

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JUST LAUNCHED:💧WATER CAMPAIGN FROM European Commission 🌊 #WaterWiseEU https://lnkd.in/dxc9whVw 👉 The campaign effectively highlights the pressing water-related challenges impacting Europe's competitiveness, including issues like excessive, insufficient, and polluted water, as well as flooding and droughts. Emphasizing the need to shift our perspective on water and become #WaterWiseEU is crucial. 💧 🏭 DI Vand / DI Danish Water Industries / Danish Industry, along with a group of like-minded organizations, wholeheartedly supports this campaign and expresses gratitude to the European Commission for engaging with the European business community. Following the campaign, we urge the Commission to put forward an ambitious proposal for a water-resilient Europe. 💙 It is imperative to take action to ensure a sustainable water cycle, as it is fundamental to our European way of life and the competitiveness of our businesses. BusinessEurope Orgalim Fredrik Persson Markus BEYRER Javier Ormazabal Echevarria Stefan Brupbacher MEDEF Confindustria NHO Federation of Austrian Industries Svenskt Näringsliv Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer Patrick Child Veronica Manfredi Emil BECH ANDERSEN 🇪🇺

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Learn about the research projects undertaken at MUL-Leoben via MetroCycleEU, by reading our case study: Mining Our Electronic Waste for Precious Recyclates. https://bit.ly/3UTixiR

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Learn about the research projects undertaken at MUL-Leoben via MetroCycleEU, by reading our case study: Mining Our Electronic Waste for Precious Recyclates. https://bit.ly/3UTixiR

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AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics, participates in an EU-funded project to promote circular economy principles within the bio-based industrial ecosystem using AI-driven solutions. Under the banner of "Securing Local Supply Chains via the Development of New Methods to Assess the Circularity and Symbiosis of the Bio-based Industrial Ecosystem," the SYMBA project aims to revolutionize industrial practices by promoting symbiotic relationships within bio-based ecosystems. #sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency #biobased

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The European Union has adopted the #NetZero Industry Act (#NZIA), a groundbreaking move to accelerate #decarbonizationtechnologies and achieve #climategoals. How can companies adapt to this new legislation? Discover the role of TransparenTerra and #FCEchain in ensuring #transparency and #sustainability in #supplychains and monitoring #carbonemissions. #TransparenTerra #FCE_Group_AG #CSRD #sustainabilityreporting #Decarbonizator #ESG #sustainability #trancparency #carboncredits #sustainabledevelopment #carbonmanagment #decarbonizationstrategy #carbonfootprint #FCEM #trustasaservice #traceability #businesstool #projectdecarbonization #netzero #environment #sustainablebusiness #sustainabletechnologies #sustainabilitysolutions Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYiJp74D

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EU GBS-eligible bonds require that at least 85% of proceeds align with the Technical Screening Criteria (TSCs) of the EU Environmental Taxonomy. While some activities have more stringent criteria, others like “derogated activities” (e.g., wind power) are aligned without quantitative measures. Our analysis reveals significant differences in the distribution of funded activities between EU GBS-eligible and non-EU GBS-eligible bonds. "Electricity from wind" lead the way contributing around 7% of the total alignment. Close behind "Electricity from solar" and "Acquisition and ownership of buildings" each account for approximately 6%. Activities like Transmission and Distribution of Electricity, Infrastructure for rail transport, and Research, development, and innovation contribute less, around 2-3%. Explore more in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/dwVj48Mu #GreenBonds #Sustainability #EUStandards #EUGBS #Taxonomy

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To know where we came from and to figure out where we are going, measuring environmental performance is key to building a sustainable future and to find room for improvement. The European Institutions have been working on environmental footprint methods, offering a standardized, science-based approach to assessing the environmental impact of products and organizations across their life cycle. These can help us to: 🔍 Reduce resource use and emissions. 📊 Increase transparency. ✅ Align with sustainability and identify good practices. By adopting these tools, companies can increase trust from consumers, meet market expectations, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. Whether you have a small business or a multinational corporation, the Environmental Footprint initiative provides the tools to make measurable, impactful change. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eDP4MNMa

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is driving changes in #sustainability reporting, including in the areas of #WaterStewardship and #Biodiversity, and it's just the start of changing requirements that will take reporting from voluntary to mandatory. Learn more in this recording of our webinar with Fresh Coast Climate Solutions. Matthew Paper Rae Mindock Matt Howard https://lnkd.in/gRm5pX8W

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