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Capturing Public Trust: Social Acceptance of CCS in Poland
SECTION 1 Setting the stage: Poland’s industrial challenge and the case for CCS Public perception of carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to the awareness, understanding, and attitudes of individuals and communities about the technology. Social acceptance goes a step further, referring to the willingness of local communities, stakeholders, and…
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The State Industrial Policy Playbook – A Policy Guide for Low-Emission Heavy Industry
Executive Summary The industrial sector is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12 million workers and generating $851 billion in annual payroll, but it is also responsible for approximately 12 percent of harmful air pollutants and 23 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While decades of deindustrialization have…
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EIB Climate Bank Roadmap 2026-30: Strengthening the EU’s climate action toolbox through strategic sustainable finance
Introduction Climate change arguably remains the most urgent challenge of our time. Record-breaking temperatures month after month and increasingly deadly and economically devastating climate disasters demonstrate that decisive and sustained action is still needed to cut planet-warming emissions. While other priorities for public funding and support have emerged, addressing climate…
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Building demand for decarbonised products of heavy industry in the EU: Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act
Key recommendations Introduction Heavy industry sectors, such as steel, cement, chemicals, and refining, emit over 500 million tonnes of CO2 annually in the European Union (EU), accounting for 20% of the total CO2 emissions.1 Industrial emissions have declined relatively little in the past decade, as incremental improvements to existing processes…
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Funding Carbon Capture and Storage in Central and Eastern Europe
For the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region to decarbonise its industries and maintain industrial competitiveness in the face of rising carbon prices, deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential. However, with the EU ETS carbon price yet to reach the levels necessary to make the business case for…
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Pricing It Right: Accounting for Non-Permanent CCU While Safeguarding the EU ETS
This joint analysis explores two main policy options for how to account for non-permanent CCU based on fossil CO₂ under the EU ETS.
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From Ambition to Realisation: A Vision for Germany’s Decarbonisation
Executive Summary Germany has made significant efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and has markedly progressed in transforming its energy system. This success relies heavily on the expansion of renewable energy and enabling infrastructure. However, as weather-dependent renewable capacity grows, Germany increasingly faces periods of both energy surplus, when conditions are…
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Recasting the Future: Policy Approaches to Drive Cement Decarbonization
Cement is a crucial element of infrastructure development and economic vitality in the United States.
