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Market Intelligence Briefing

Understanding The Clean Industrial Deal

The Clean Industrial Deal represents a major shift in EU industrial and environmental policy, aligning economic growth with climate neutrality.

24/04/2025

Published by the European Commission on 26 February 2025, the Clean Industry Deal includes measures such as:

  • affordable energy plans
  • regulatory frameworks for hydrogen and clean tech investments
  • circular economy initiatives

It includes significant investments, such as the €100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank, and sector-specific strategies for the automotive, steel, chemicals and transport industries. The deal also emphasises skills development and fair transitions for workers, aiming to establish Europe as a leader in sustainable industry.

Luxinnovation’s new Market Intelligence Briefing provides an overview of the announcements made by the European Commission in relation with competitiveness and sustainability. It outlines concrete initiatives and frameworks as well as their expected delivery time and outcomes.

Aligning industrial competitiveness with decarbonisation

The briefing provides insights into the expected outcomes of the Clean Industrial Deal, such as:

  1. Enhanced industrial competitiveness: By lowering energy costs and providing regulatory clarity, the Deal aims to make European industries more competitive globally.
  2. Decarbonisation: Significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the adoption of clean technologies and renewable energy sources.
  3. Economic growth: Mobilising over €100 billion in investments to support clean manufacturing and innovation, driving economic growth and job creation.
  4. Resource security: Improved circularity and resource efficiency, reducing dependency on non-EU suppliers for critical raw materials.
  5. Social equity: Ensuring a just transition for workers through training, upskilling and job creation in sustainable industries.

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