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14 May 202513 May 2025

Free Deep Dive Webinar: Is There Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050? 

Recent RCI/BIC study shows biomass demand of the chemical industry can be met by 2050 – findings to be presented in a webinar on 26 May


6 May 20256 May 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2025 at RCI:


28 April 202522 April 2025

Wie kann die Chemieindustrie defossilisiert werden?

Neuer Bericht präsentiert zehn Politikvorschläge für eine Zukunft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff


17 April 202520 April 2025

Free Webinar: LCA for Renewable Carbon Products

The nova-Institute has analysed the most relevant LCA and carbon footprint studies and their implications for renewable carbon-based products, which results will be presented in a free webinar on 7 May


16 April 20255 May 2025

How to Defossilise the Chemical Industry: RCI’s new policy proposals for a Renewable Carbon Future

New report presents policy proposals designed to accelerate the transition to renewable carbon in feedstocks and materials


7 April 20258 April 2025

TÜV AUSTRIA’s ‘OK renewable’ Certification: a step towards a carbon circular economy

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), which was launched by nova-Institut in 2020, turned to us to implement the RCS concept through the "OK renewable" certification scheme


28 March 202531 March 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in March 2025 at RCI:


12 March 202511 March 2025

How Leading LCA Standards Address Renewable Carbon: An RCI Study

New study by the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) analyses key Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint Standards and their implications for Renewable Carbon-based Products


4 March 20253 March 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI


26 February 202524 February 2025

Studie bestätigt, dass Biomasse bis 2050 20% des Kohlenstoffbedarfs im Chemiesektor decken kann, ohne die Versorgung mit Lebens- und Futtermitteln zu gefährden

Neuer Bericht der Renewable Carbon Initiative und des Biobased Industries Consortium zeigt Potenzial für eine signifikante Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse


25 February 202519 February 2025

Joint Forces for Renewable Carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute

Together with Michael Carus, current CEO of nova-Institute, they will drive sustainable change in the chemical and materials industry forward


Mit vereinten Kräften für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff: Lars Börger wird neuer CEO des nova-Instituts

Gemeinsam mit Michael Carus, dem derzeitigen CEO des nova-Instituts, wird er den nachhaltigen Wandel in der Chemie- und Materialindustrie aktiv mitgestalten


18 February 202518 February 2025

Study Confirms Biomass Can Meet 20% of Carbon Demand in Chemicals Sector by 2050 without compromising food and feed supply

New study by Renewable Carbon Initiative and Biobased Industries Consortium reveals potential for significant defossilisation of the chemical industry using biomass


RCI Webinar: The Future of Biomass in Sustainable Chemistry

On 18 February, discover key insights on the net-zero chemistry industry, biomass availability, sustainable transport and in our upcoming free webinar


12 February 202511 February 2025

CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities

Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference


Die CO2-Wende 2025: Rohstoffe der Zukunft, Potenziale der Gegenwart

Innovative Wege zu grünem Wasserstoff, moderner Kohlendioxidabscheidung und Nutzung von (biogenem) CO2 auf der CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference


5 February 20254 February 2025

Capture, Convert, and Conquer: Innovations Wanted for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award

Innovators are invited to showcase breakthrough technologies at the upcoming CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025


4 February 20253 February 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2025

Here is what happened in January 2025 at RCI:


3 February 20253 February 2025

Sustainable Textiles – The Way Forward

High dependence on fossil carbon, associated high carbon footprint, low recycling rates and microplastics: several solutions are emerging


29 January 202528 January 2025

Joint webinar by BIC & RCI on biomass potential for defossilising the chemical industry

Can biomass sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needs of the chemical and feedstock industries by 2050?


21 January 202524 January 2025

Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector

Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector?


14 January 202513 January 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in December 2024 at RCI:


3 December 202413 January 2025

Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg

22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online


29 November 20249 December 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), November 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in November 2024 at RCI:


27 November 202426 November 2024

Join our free webinar today: “Discover Innovative Startups with RCI”

Each startup will deliver a concise, 10-minute segment, featuring a 7-minute presentation and a 3-minute Q&A


19 November 202426 November 2024

Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050

A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050


Erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff: Aufbau einer klimaneutralen chemischen Industrie bis 2050

Umfassende Analyse von 24 Szenarien aus 15 Studien identifiziert Biomasse, CCU und Recycling als Eckpfeiler der Rohstoffbasis der chemischen Industrie im Jahr 2050


Abscheiden, Umwandeln und Gewinnen: Beiträge für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025“ gesucht

Innovative Unternehmen sind eingeladen, ihre zukunftsweisenden Technologien auf der bevorstehenden CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 zu präsentieren


5 November 20244 November 2024

Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 fördert innovatives und nachhaltiges Material-Management

Europas größte Konferenz für Advanced Recycling erkundet innovative Technologien und transformative Strategien für eine nachhaltige Zukunft


Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 – Driving Innovation in Sustainable Materials Management

Europe’s largest conference on advanced recycling explores innovative technologies and transformative strategies that are reshaping the future of sustainability


Save the date for the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”

22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online


4 November 20242 November 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in October 2024 at RCI:


Free RCI Webinar: Discover Innovative Startups with RCI

27 November 2024 from 14:00 to 15:30 CET


17 October 202416 October 2024

Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer

In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project


30 September 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in September 2024 at RCI:


12 September 202417 December 2024

Swift implementation of EU biotech and biomanufacturing initiative is key to strengthen EU competitiveness and accelerate defossilisation

All three carbon sources will be needed in the action plan to make the transition away from fossil feedstocks


30 August 20243 September 2024

Why communications and marketing? 

Why communications and marketing?  Sustainable change in the chemicals and materials industry


26 August 202422 August 2024

Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New Focus Areas and Innovative Program Announced

Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions


Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 glänzt mit neuen Schwerpunkten und innovativem Programm

Die Zukunft des Recyclings gestalten: Von PVC- und Textil-Recycling bis hin zu technischen Thermoplasten und digitalen Lösungen


6 August 202426 August 2024

Introducing the nova-Institute’s unique group of biopolymer experts: A new level of market and trend reporting

The nova-Institute’s world-renowned market and trend reports are produced by nova scientists in collaboration with leading international experts - they are among the most reliable and respected sources on the market


26 July 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), July 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in July 2024 at RCI:


3 July 202417 December 2024

Comprehensive Industrial Carbon Management calls for fast and coherent implementation of policy measures

The reduction of fossil fuel dependency and the long-term requirements of carbon as a feedstock must be supported by mechanisms incentivizing a shift to renewable carbon for the chemical and material industries


2 July 202417 December 2024

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) extends scope to alternative carbon feedstocks

For the first time, SBTi’s latest draft consultation includes requirements for companies to set alternative feedstock targets for CCU, bio-based and chemical recycling – in line with RCI’s renewable carbon concept


1 July 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in June 2024 at RCI:


28 June 202417 December 2024

The future of the chemical industry, plastics and recycling at the Renewable Materials Conference

Many initiatives are underway but there is a perceived difficulty at bringing products to market and an awareness around the urgency of the current situation


3 June 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in May 2024 at RCI


29 May 202417 December 2024

Introduction of the new “OK renewable carbon” certificate: Award ceremony for the first products

TÜV AUSTRIA, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and the nova-Institute introduce the new certificate at the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg


Erste Produkte werden mit dem neuen Zertifikat „OK renewable carbon“ ausgezeichnet

TÜV AUSTRIA, die Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) und das nova-Institut präsentieren das neue Zertifikat auf der Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg


22 May 202417 December 2024

Chemical and Physical Recycling are Essential for the Realisation of the Green Deal and the Circular Economy

The Renewable Carbon Initiative has published a position paper outlining the importance of chemical and physical recycling and what is needed to realise its huge potential


6 May 202417 December 2024

Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry

The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”

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