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Study and portfolio review of the projects on industrial symbiosis in DG Research and Innovation: Findings and recommendations
To establish portfolio management for European Commission-funded projects, 28 Industrial Symbiosis projects were analyzed in 14 different sectors and 2 IS sites. In the analysis,
Multiple benefits of energy efficiency investments for financial institutions
The topic of multiple benefits in energy efficiency has been explored in different contexts over the past years and is slowly gaining momentum. The European
Decarbonisation of the Heating and Cooling sector- A meta study
The decarbonisation of the Heating and Cooling (H&C) sector is a crucial step towards a carbon neutral energy system by 2050, as it represents almost
Waste water treatment improves in Europe
Urban waste water needs to be treated adequately because it may contain bacteria, viruses, nitrogen, phosphorus and other pollutants which can pose a risk to
Better raw material sourcing can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The way we source and process raw materials for our economy matters for the environment, particularly when one looks at emissions of greenhouse gases. In
The role of the Innovation Fund in achieving climate-neutrality
To support the European Commission’s strategic vision of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, the Innovation Fund was launched by EU in July 2020 to complement
How can symbiosis help industrial clusters reach net-zero?
Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a very efficient means to mitigate climate change and improve competitiveness. IS can be defined as “the use by one company
Industrial air pollution in Europe costs society €277 – €433 billion
The EEA briefing ‘Counting the costs of industrial pollution’ estimates the damages caused by Europe’s industrial sector, based on emission data from the European Pollutant
NISP: the world’s first national industrial symbiosis programme
The National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) originated as three pilot schemes in Scotland, West Midlands and Yorkshire & Humberside in 2003. One of the reasons
SymbioSyS, a tool to promote the sustainable use of resources through Industrial Symbiosis
In their paper titled "Development of the Tool SymbioSys to Support the Transition towards a Circular Economy Based on Industrial Symbiosis Strategies", Roberto Alvarez and
Commission proposes new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions
The Commission has adopted a set of legislative proposals to create the conditions for a shift from fossil natural gas to renewable and low-carbon gases,
Industrial symbiosis in the EU policy landscape
European policymaking is increasingly underlining the potential of industrial symbiosis (IS) in fostering industry competitiveness and circularity in Europe. The European Green Deal attempts to
