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The future of the European raw materials industry – How can Europe remain competitive on the global stage?
15/10/2024
We are pleased to invite you to join us on 7th November in Brussels for the event, “The future of the European raw materials industry – How can Europe remain competitive on the global stage?” Organised in collaboration with Euractiv, this workshop will address the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s critical raw materials (CRMs), with a special focus on the carbon and graphite sectors.
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LIFE GRAPhiREC – Empowering Europe’s Battery Recycling
25/07/2024
We're pleased to share the launch of the LIFE GRAPhiREC, one strategic project co-funded by the LIFE Programme, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. The project will be one of the pioneering projects in Europe dedicated to recycling graphite from battery waste. This venture represents a significant step toward a sustainable and autonomous battery supply chain in Europe.
Position paper
ECGA Position on Adapting Permitting Rules for Critical and Strategic Raw Materials
15/06/2024
ECGA advocates for streamlined permitting processes to enhance the production of critical raw materials, crucial for Europe's sustainability goals. Our position paper discusses the need for efficient permitting to ensure the EU's strategic autonomy and sustainable future.
Position paper
ECGA Position on EU Green Claims Directive
14/06/2024
The Position Paper discusses the impact of regulatory changes on the use of hazardous substances in our industry, advocating for legislation that supports sustainable practices without compromising innovation.
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Industrial Decarbonisation Europe 2024
11/03/2024
The Next Frontier of Industrial Scale Net-Zero Action The industrial sector represents the next frontier of climate action. With regulatory, corporate, and industrial sectors aligned in ambition, the decarbonization of the hard-to-abate sectors represents both a critical challenge and an unparalleled business opportunity. As the birthplace of the energy transition, Europe must now has the opportunity to lead the next frontier of decarbonisation. How can companies adopt a holistic approach, re-frame the transition opportunity, and capitalize on the windfall investments on offer? New alliance must be formed and leaders from across the hard-to-abate sectors must stand together to overcome path dependencies and restructure the European industrial landscape.
Position paper
EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy – ECGA Call for Coordinated Action and Timelines
08/02/2024
The European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association (ECGA) has officially voiced its support for the European Commission’s target of reducing emissions by 90% by the year 2040. This endorsement comes alongside the release of the Communication on Industrial Carbon Management, marking a major step towards meeting the EU's ambitious climate objectives. ECGA is keenly anticipating the roll-out of effective carbon management strategies that balance ambitious climate action with the preservation of the industry's long-term viability and global competitiveness.
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Carbon and Graphite Sector Announces New Partnership Initiative
20/10/2023
Position paper
Industrial Carbon Management – Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Deployment ECGA Position and Call for Action
30/08/2023
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Net -Zero Industrial Act and Critical Raw Materials Act: Satisfying tomorrow’s demand of graphite for the Green Deal objectives
16/03/2023
Position paper
The Green Deal Industrial Plan: ECGA comments
06/02/2023
Position paper
Position on adapting permitting rules to natural and synthetic graphite and fostering Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI)
11/01/2023
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ECGA Position Paper on the ESPR
07/09/2022