Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative
Why the Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative
The Vision of the Materials 2030 Manifesto
Backbone and source of prosperity of a sustainable society
A strong European Materials ecosystem driving the green and digital transition as well as a sustainable inclusive European society through a systemic collaboration of upstream developers, downstream users and citizens and all stakeholders in between.
Planet
Systemic approach to develop the next generation solution-oriented advanced materials
People
Faster, scalable, efficient responses to challenges
Prosperity
Opportunities for Europe‘s society, economy, and environment, today and in the future.
The Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative – How?
Driving cross-sectoral industrial innovation by supporting new applications across all industry sectors
Paving the way for the engagement of all advanced materials stakeholders
Fostering the collaboration based on common grounds between stakeholders – The “Materials Commons “ – to create more sustainable products through material-based technology
Addressing all value chains and innovation markets for planet, people, and prosperity
Current situation and challenges for the future
Why advanced materials?
- Backbone and source of prosperity of an industrial society
- Crucial role for enabling green and digital transition.
- Key driver for innovation and creating new opportunities on multiple dimensions and sectors.
- Green Deal & Digital Strategy by the European Commission will turn lead to significant changes in materials research
17 Sustainable Development Goals (and UN Global Compact)
Paris Agreement
EU Green Deal
Fit for 55 legislative package (EU, ETS, Energy Tax Directive, others | EU Plastic and Packaging Tax | EU Strategy “Farm2Fork”
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (transitional period)
EU Target: 55% reduction of GHG emissions | EU Target: 55% of plastic, 75% of packaging waste and 90% of plastic bottles is recycled
EU Target: Climate Neutral
