21 April 202615 April 2026 Commission approves €6 billion Italian State aid scheme for renewable hydrogen The aid will bring about positive effects, in particular on the environment, as it will contribute to the decarbonisation of sectors with high emissions
Kommission genehmigt italienische Beihilferegelung im Umfang von 6 Mrd. EUR für erneuerbaren Wasserstoff Die Beihilfe wird positive Auswirkungen insbesondere auf die Umwelt haben, da sie zur Dekarbonisierung von emissionsstarken Wirtschaftszweigen beitragen wird
15 April 20269 April 2026 From innovation to impact: key takeaways from the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026 Europe’s biomass availability and strong industrial base offer a chance to reduce fossil dependency and advance the circular economy
14 April 20269 April 2026 Commission publishes guidance to support the implementation of new packaging rules for a more sustainable and competitive EU packaging industry Thanks to common rules, the full application of this regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging industry across the EU, as well as to strengthening the internal market for packaging
Kommission veröffentlicht Leitlinien zur Unterstützung der Umsetzung neuer Verpackungsvorschriften für eine nachhaltigere und wettbewerbsfähigere EU-Verpackungsbranche Dank gemeinsamer Vorschriften wird die vollständige Anwendung dieser Verordnung zu einer nachhaltigeren und wettbewerbsfähigeren Verpackungsbranche in der gesamten EU sowie zur Stärkung des Binnenmarkts für Verpackungen beitragen
10 April 20262 April 2026 ClimeFi structures the first publicly announced transaction for CRCF carbon removal units The initiative will see Adyen and Nasdaq receive CRCF-aligned carbon removal units from Beccs Stockholm
8 April 20267 April 2026 Renewable Materials Conference 2026: Preliminary Programme Published The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026
7 April 20262 April 2026 Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026 March Highlights: Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability Meeting with Recycling Focus, Ambassador Activities, Roundtable of Braskem (NL), Member Interview futerro, New RCI Member Viridi (UK)
2 April 202627 March 2026 PureCycle Signs €40 Million Innovation Fund Grant Agreement with European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency PureCycle announced that it has signed a €40 million grant agreement from the European Innovation Fund with CINEA to help fund the Company's future facility in Belgium
1 April 202626 March 2026 Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security Roundtable in Brussels to discuss how bio‑based materials can strengthen Europe’s economic security and support the shift toward a fossil‑free future
Lenzing Gruppe positioniert biobasierte Materialien als strategischen Faktor für die wirtschaftliche Sicherheit Europas Über ein Roundtable‑Gespräch in Brüssel, das erörterte, wie biobasierte Materialien Europas wirtschaftliche Sicherheit stärken und den Übergang in eine fossilfreie Zukunft beschleunigen können
31 March 202625 March 2026 PPWR: Industrie fordert erweiterte Mehrwegausnahme für Palettenfolien und Umreifungsbänder Gemeinsame Stellungnahme von mehr als 100 Organisationen der Branche erfolgt
Industry reaction to the Commission’s Delegated Act under Article 29 PPWR Call on the Commission to prioritise the swift adoption of a delegated act exempting pallet wrappings and straps
24 March 202618 March 2026 EU demand for palm oil continues to dwindle The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) attributes to the exclusion of palm oil-based biofuels from being credited towards national quota obligations
New BKV study on recycled content availability in the automotive sector The new study on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of recycled content in the EU automotive industry
Neue BKV-Studie zur Rezyklatverfügbarkeit im Automobilsektor Die neue Studie zur End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) analysiert umfassend den Einsatz von Rezyklaten in der Automobilindustrie der EU
20 March 202616 March 2026 Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe This will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and support the industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies
Kommission schlägt Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung für eine stärkere Industrie und mehr Arbeitsplätze in Europa vor Auch die Einführung saubererer und zukunftsfähiger Technologien in der Industrie soll damit unterstützt werden
19 March 202613 March 2026 Europe’s fuel security takes center stage: INERATEC and Rheinmetall convene European leaders on fuel security The initiative aims to create a distributed network of modular Power-to-Liquid plants across Europe, capable of producing synthetic fuels from renewable electricity, hydrogen and CO₂
Europas Kraftstoffsicherheit im Fokus: INERATEC und Rheinmetall diskutieren resiliente Energieversorgung mit europäischen Entscheidungsträgern Die Lösung soll ein verteiltes Netzwerk modularer Power-to-Liquid-Anlagen in ganz Europa ermöglichen, die synthetische Kraftstoffe aus erneuerbarem Strom, Wasserstoff und CO₂ herstellen
Commission launches call for interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group The aim is to mobilise coordinated public and private investment to scale up bio-based industries and improve financing tools, such as risk-sharing and blended finance
18 March 202612 March 2026 Kommission genehmigt 1,1 Mrd. EUR schwere französische Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Cleantech-Fertigungskapazitäten als Beitrag zu den Zielen des Deals für eine saubere Industrie Frankreich hat auf der Grundlage des CISAF eine mit 1,1 Mrd. EUR ausgestattete Regelung bei der Kommission angemeldet
Commission approves €1.1 billion French State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with Clean Industrial Deal objectives France notified to the Commission, under the CISAF, a €1.1 billion scheme to support strategic investments that add manufacturing capacity of cleantech, contributing to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal
16 March 202611 March 2026 Commission approves €400 million Greek State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, contributing to Clean Industrial Deal objectives The purpose of the scheme is to grant aid for investments that add manufacturing capacity for the production of net-zero technologies, including secondary raw materials
Kommission genehmigt mit 400 Mio. EUR ausgestattete griechische Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien als Beitrag zu den Zielen des Deals für eine saubere Industrie Beihilfen sollen für Investitionen gewährt werden, die im Rahmen des 'Deals für eine saubere Industrie' zur Erhöhung der Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien aufgewendet werden
International Women’s day: our tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen International Women’s Day 2026 comes at a defining moment: Women and girls have never been closer to equality, and never closer to losing it. Legal protection against domestic violence has expanded in many countries. Yet, the rights of women and girls are being rolled back in plain sight, and across the world, women still do not enjoy the same legal rights as men
13 March 20269 March 2026 Have your say on the EU’s post-2030 climate policy framework Respondents are asked for their input on how to review the EU’s future climate rules to make sure they are fair, affordable, and adapted to different national situations while ensuring achievement of our climate targets
11 March 20266 March 2026 EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals The EU is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing
10 March 20264 March 2026 REALITY CHECK – Commission takes stock of ETS implementation with stationary installations Interaction between different ETS components, such as monitoring, reporting, verification of emissions or of activity levels
4 March 202627 February 2026 EU mass balance accounting rules under SUPD revealed Under a fuel-use excluded approach, material that is processed into fuel or process losses cannot contribute to recycled content targets
2 March 202627 February 2026 Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2026 February Highlights: Involvement in Core Groups of CCA WGs, Attendance at Antwerp Declaration Meeting, Policy Outreach in Brussels, Roundtables of Molecule Group (US) and Braskem (NL)
27 February 202623 February 2026 Einheitliches Label-System für Verpackungen in der EU Ein neuer Report des JRC berichtet über die Kennzeichnungen für Verpackungsabfälle in allen Mitgliedstaaten and gibt fachbezogene Empfehlungen für eine harmonisierte Anwendung, die alle Verbraucher verstehen sollen
JRC technical proposal on EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the packaging and packaging waste regulation New report outlines a comprehensive conceptual and visual proposal consistent and makes evidence-based recommendations for a harmonised approach ensuring consumer understanding
9 February 20264 February 2026 Biodegradable mulch films with smart water management structures for sustainable agriculture Agriculture in Europe consumes more than 80,000 tons of mulch films annually – almost exclusively made of plastic
Biologisch abbaubare Mulchfolien mit intelligenten Wassermanagementstrukturen für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft Die Landwirtschaft in Europa verbraucht jährlich mehr als 80.000 Tonnen Mulchfolien – fast ausschließlich aus Kunststoff
JRC technical proposal on EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the packaging and packaging waste regulation The report proposes a level of granularity specifying the distinct labels required based on theoretical and practical considerations
6 February 20264 February 2026 ECN’s reaction to the adoption of the Bioeconomy Strategy The ECN has developed 12 policy recommendations accordingly
5 February 20264 February 2026 EU to phase out damaging soy biofuels Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation
3 February 20264 February 2026 Several roadblocks identified on the way to a net-zero chemical industry New RCI report outlines barriers and points to solutions
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2026 January Highlights: RCI Publications on extended LCA Case Studies Brochure & Policy Barriers, Participation in WGs of CCA, Roundtables of BASF and Molecule Group
30 January 202628 January 2026 Addressing the released Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, an opportunity to align circular economy and biodiversity goals. IUCN supports the ambition to reduce pressure on ecosystems and advance Europe’s climate and environmental goals
26 January 202622 January 2026 Sappi introduces the market’s widest portfolio of heat-sealable papers for recyclable packaging Sappi has expanded its range of functional packaging papers with a full set of heat-sealable solutions designed for converters, printers, and brand owners who want fibre-based alternatives to plastic
EU-Winterpaket: Brüssels Wette auf die Kreislaufwirtschaft Das „Winterpaket“ und neue „Made in Europe“-Regeln sollen die Recyclingbranche stützen. Verbände sehen Lichtblicke, warnen aber vor Bürokratie und Vollzugsdefiziten
23 January 202622 January 2026 Europe could cut bio-waste by making food producers help to fund collection The report, produced by the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and Zero Waste Europe(ZWE), shows that the EU will struggle to meet its 2030 food waste and climate targets without a new way to pay for food waste prevention and collection, and proposes introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for Food Products (EPRFP
21 January 202620 January 2026 Verpasst Deutschland eine Chance? Wie viel Verpackungsabfälle recycelt werden müssen, hat die EU mit der EU-Verpackungsverordnung, der Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), die Anfang 2025 in Kraft getreten ist und unmittelbar auch in Deutschland gilt, festgelegt
19 January 202615 January 2026 Emissionshandel – Das müssen Unternehmen jetzt wissen Der CO₂-Grenzausgleich stellt die Industrie vor neue Herausforderungen. Welche Auswirkungen hat er und wie können Sie ihm begegnen?
16 January 202616 January 2026 Developing CO₂-Based PLGA for high performance packaging Avantium has developed an alternative PLGA polymer synthesis technique with reactive solvents that facilitate removal of water and in this way reduce the hydrolysis back reaction that limits the molecular weight
13 January 202612 January 2026 Driving Sustainable Transformation Through Data: How Digital Twins and Data Spaces Reshape the Process Industry Interview with Rosario Othen & Florian Pohlmeyer, RWTH Aachen University (ITA)
8 January 202627 December 2025 Internationale Studie zeigt: Kreislaufwirtschaft steht nicht immer für mehr Nachhaltigkeit Ohne gezielte Planung können Wiederverwendung und Recycling höhere Emissionen in der Lieferkette verursachen als das Neudesign von Produkten: Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine von der Freien Universität Bozen koordinierte internationale Studie, in die 1.599 Unternehmen weltweit eingebunden waren
6 January 202627 December 2025 Moving towards a more circular automotive sector with agreement on end-of-life vehicles* With this Regulation, a proportionate set of criteria are defined to determine whether a used vehicle should be considered as an end-of-life vehicle and is therefore covered by the requirements of the new Regulation