The ceramic industry expresses its concerns regarding the EC communication on the CO2 emissions reduction target for 2040.
An increased ambition of -90% compared to the 1990 levels would mean a nearly full decarbonisation of the ceramic industry by 2040 and, therefore, a significant acceleration of the efforts made by the sector to reach the net-zero goal set for 2050.
According to the EC Impact Assessment, the whole European manufacturing industry, including the hard-to-abate sectors, such as ceramics, is expected to reduce its CO2 emissions from 605 Mt in 2015 to 89 Mt in 2040.
Our commitment to the Green Deal and a better future for the next generations is unflagging, but we need sufficient sustainable green energy supply at our thousands of ceramic locations around the EU, as well as the necessary political support including specific funding for the green transition.
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