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Yesterday marked a significant step forward for European industry as a coalition of 73 industry leaders from 20 industrial sectors presented the '𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹' to the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Cefic President said: ‚…By placing the European Industrial Deal at the forefront of Europe’s strategic agenda, the EU would pave the way for a resilient, competitive, and sustainable Europe. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹." The declaration outlines a comprehensive strategy of 10 concrete actions to shape the future landscape of European industry, to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe. Of particular interest to us are points 5 and 6, which advocate for the 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗨'𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝟱), 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗖𝗨, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 (𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝟲). Additionally, point 3 focusing on 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 aligns with RCI’s goal. It's worth noting that several of our member companies, including BASF, Covestro, Dow, Borealis, Syensqo, Kemira, Clariant, and Neste, have added their signatures to this pivotal declaration, further emphasising our collective dedication to driving positive change within our industries. 🔗 Find the Antwerp Declaration here: https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 #RenewableCarbon #chemicalindustry #defossilisation #EuropeanIndustrialDeal #Sustainability #Innovation

Yesterday marked a significant step forward for European industry as a coalition of 73 industry leaders from 20 industrial sectors presented the '𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹‘ to the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Cefic President said: ‚…By placing the European Industrial Deal at the forefront of Europe’s strategic agenda, the EU would pave the way for a resilient, competitive, and sustainable Europe. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹." The declaration outlines a comprehensive strategy of 10 concrete actions to shape the future landscape of European industry, to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe. Of particular interest to us are points 5 and 6, which advocate for the 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐔'𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝟓), 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐨-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐂𝐔, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 (𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝟔). Additionally, point 3 focusing on 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 aligns with RCI’s goal. It's worth noting that several of our member companies, including BASF, Covestro, Dow, Borealis, Syensqo, Kemira, Clariant, and Neste, have added their signatures to this pivotal declaration, further emphasising our collective dedication to driving positive change within our industries. 🔗 Find the Antwerp Declaration here: https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 #RenewableCarbon #chemicalindustry #defossilisation #EuropeanIndustrialDeal #Sustainability #Innovation

#RadiciGroup has proudly signed 'The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal' that outlines 10 concrete actions, calling for a European Industrial Deal to be at the core of the upcoming EU Strategic agenda 2024-2029. We firmly believe that this declaration demanding clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe’s industrial policy, plays a central role in fostering Europe's competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 Cefic CIRFS: European Man-made Fibres Association Federchimica

Feeling optimistic after last week's Industry Summit in Antwerp, where 72 industry leaders (including some of Pacific International Executive Search's clients) and 34 associations converged to sculpt the future of the Chemical & Material Science sector across Europe. Here's a sneak peek at the pivotal insights poised to shape our regional landscape across Europe: ▫ Strategic Integration: Embedding the Industrial Deal into Europe's strategic agenda sets the stage for a robust industrial future. ▫ Clean Tech Empowerment: A Clean Tech Deployment Fund ignites clean technology investment, fostering job creation within Energy Intensive Industries. ▫ Energy Innovation: Prioritizing affordable, low-carbon energy projects and fostering cross-border partnerships herald a sustainable energy revolution. ▫ Infrastructure Investment: Targeted funds fortify crucial energy, digital, and recycling infrastructures while addressing workforce shortages. ▫ Raw Materials Security: Scaling up domestic mining, sustainable processing, and forging global partnerships to secure vital supplies. ▫ Consumer Empowerment: Empowering consumers to choose net-zero and circular products expands market access and drives sustainability. ▫ Regulatory Facilitation: Streamlined regulations and enhanced enforcement bolster integrated value chains and energy markets. ▫ Innovation Drive: Prioritizing high-quality science, digitalization, and IP protection fuels innovation across industries. ▫ Investment Incentives: Creating incentives for clean technology investments ensures alignment with legislative coherence. ▫ Leadership Alignment: Appointing a First Vice-President synchronizes industrial legislation with the European Commission's agenda, ensuring seamless integration. These pledges serve as a beacon of hope, offering invaluable insights into building a sustainable framework that propels the European industrial economy towards unprecedented growth in addition to generating massive opportunities for our workforce. I wholeheartedly embrace this proposal as a catalyst for driving positive change together. Discover more about the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal by clicking on the link below 🚀 #EuropeanIndustry #SustainableGrowth #PositiveChange

🇪🇺 ”Europe will always be the home of industry.” 🏭 ‼️ On 10th March 2020, the European Commission published the communication “A New Industrial Strategy for Europe”,[1] presenting the policy initiatives aiming, among others, at strengthening EU industrial competitiveness in a circular economy. 🌍 “Competitiveness”, potentially the keyword of the next EU term, is often used by the Commission in the communication, which recognizes that “it takes a generation to transform an industrial sector and all the value chains it forms part of. But in a competitive and dynamic environment there is no time to waste. The next five years will be decisive to set the right enabling conditions for this transition.” 💡 Competitiveness does not come alone, for our industry in particular, and the circular economy for plastics in general, “innovation” is a must. “As Europe transitions to climate-neutrality, certain sectors will have to make a bigger and more transformative change than most. Energy-intensive industries are indispensable to Europe’s economy and are relied on by other sectors. Modernising and decarbonising energyintensive industries must therefore be a top priority. This needs to be reflected across the board and innovation should be embedded in our policy making. As part of our work on better regulation and strategic foresight, we will ensure that policies are innovation-conducive. “ 🚨 We are almost there, 5 years are a very short milestone, yet challenges, if not enworsen, remain the same as of 4 years ago. ☑️ Whereas many policy listed in the communication were translated into proposals, as of today we have yet to discuss a tangible legislative framework to strengthen the EU industry while realizing the Green Deal.[2] 💡 The Antwerpen Declaration[3] must be read with this in mind, a true call by key industry players and their respective associations for the next EU term to drive innovation and the circular economy. #competitiveness #innovation #circulareconomy #chemicalrecycling #euelections #europeday [1] https://lnkd.in/dRJzCZk6 [2] https://lnkd.in/dz3KwTVs [3] https://lnkd.in/dH-hfPkp

Enabling the decarbonisation of industries and thereby societies as a whole through electrification is an integral part of Fortum’s strategy. Hence, we have today, together with Eurelectric and the Eurelectric Presidency team, signed up for the Antwerp Declaration calling for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe’s industrial policy. Decarbonisation and competitiveness of manufacturing industries must go hand in hand, and we welcome an EU Industrial Deal to complement the EU Green Deal, encourage the decarbonisation of industries and strengthen value chains within the EU. I am keen to work alongside Eurelectric and other utilities to intensify our collaboration with energy-intensive sectors. Our goal is to speed up the electrification and decarbonisation of industrial processes, support Europe’s competitiveness, and bring everybody on board with the EU’s climate ambition. #IndustrialDeal

Last Tuesday, 20 February 2024, the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal was presented to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of European Union and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Declaration highlights crucial steps to maintain Europe's leadership in research and innovation, as well as to attract and retain investments. The declaration aims to enhance Europe's competitiveness and resilience in the face of growing global competition. Key actions include: 🌿 De-risking private investment in clean technologies 🌐 Enhancing the EU's raw materials security 📊 Stimulating market demand for net-zero, low-carbon, and circular products 🔄 Creating a single market for waste and recycled materials 💡 Innovating the framework for smarter solutions Read more about the Antwerp Declaration here: https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 #AntwerpDeclaration #CircularEconomy #EUGreenDeal #NetZero #Sustainability #Biobased

📢 We are proud to join the Antwerp Declaration, aligning with our commitment to help our industrial customers thrive and decarbonise their processes in a reliable and profitable way through stable and clean power supply. The Antwerp Declaration urges governments and EU bodies to adopt clear, predictable industrial policies, emphasising actions to boost competitiveness, preserve jobs, and enhance the sustainability and resilience of European industry. It aligns with the European Green Deal's climate objectives, highlighting the urgency amid economic challenges. We believe that successful decarbonisation of our societies will indeed provide broader benefits and opportunities than outright mitigation of carbon emissions. In addition to helping Europe to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, it will create a competitive advantage for clean products and thereby strengthen Europe’s resilience while cleaning our industries. It will also increase energy independence and reinforce Europe’s security. Hence, we stand with Eurelectric and other utilities in expressing our support for maintaining a robust, competitive, and sustainable industrial sector in Europe. https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 #IndustrialDeal

We are thrilled to announce that 2JCP has proudly joined the #Antwerp #Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, an initiative spearheaded by over 70 industry leaders back in February this year. We are honored to stand among the 1,100 organizations backing this pivotal movement. The European Industrial Deal holds immense significance for the long-term competitiveness of Europe's industry and for propelling the much-needed transition towards sustainable energy sources. The 'Antwerp Declaration', endorsed by a diverse spectrum of sectors, underscores the critical need for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe's industrial policy. This declaration outlines 10 crucial actions: 1️⃣ Put the Industrial Deal at the core of the new European Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029. 2️⃣ Incorporate a robust public funding chapter, featuring a Clean Tech Deployment Fund. 3️⃣ Establish Europe as a globally competitive energy provider. 4️⃣ Direct attention towards building the necessary infrastructure across Europe. 5️⃣ Enhance the EU's security in raw materials. 6️⃣ Drive demand for net-zero, low-carbon, and circular products. 7️⃣ Harness, enforce, revitalize, and refine the Single Market. 8️⃣ Enhance the intelligence of the innovation framework. 9️⃣ Foster a new approach to law-making. 1️⃣ 0️⃣ Ensure the structure allows to achieve results. For a comprehensive overview, dive into the full declaration via this link: https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 💼🌍 #EuropeanIndustryDeal #Sustainability #Innovation

"Europe is decarbonising and industrialising at the same time". I look forward to seeing the new #CleanIndustrialDeal that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today announced would be presented within the first 100 days of the new mandate. The announced European #CompetitivenessFund for strategic technologies woud be a logical follow-up to the Net Zero Industry Act (#NZIA) which suffers from lack of dedicated funding instruments. Also liked the clear commitment to create lead markets for #cleantech and basic materials like #greensteel. Enshrining 90% emission reductions until 2040 in the EU's #ClimateLaw is indeed only logical and will give certainty to businesses and investors. I couldn't agree more with the plea resonating through the EP plenary this morning that "the future of our prosperity must be made in Europe." So in fostering investment and improving conditions for strategic technologies in Europe, the Commission President wants to tackle the "internal dimension" of resilience. However, I would have liked to hear more about how Europe is planning to become truly resilient in the face of a globally distorted playing field and disrespect for multilateral rules on trade and fair competition by some of our main trading partners. In other words, the external dimension of economic resilience was adressed insufficiently in her speech (though it is addressed more prominently in the Commission's political guidelines for the next mandate). I hope this will be tackled as a priority over the coming months. Europe can no longer afford building innovation leaders and losing the scaling race to the U.S. and China. "Made in Europe" should not be an empty word shell; when it comes to strategic clean technologies like #electrolyzers, it should be a prerequisite for claiming European funding.