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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📄 Our new paper shows the way forward as IAA negotiations begin 👇 📌 Stronger procurement quotas 📌 Clear EU origin rules 📌 Better alignment of low-carbon & EU content criteria 📌 Strategic “Industrial Acceleration Areas” 📌 Stronger lead markets under ESPR

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

⏳ The urgency is hard to ignore. European industry still faces: – weak demand for low-carbon products – high production costs – limited economies of scale

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The March European Council sent a clear signal 📢 The Industrial Accelerator Act is now a political priority — with a 2026 deadline. Competitiveness is taking centre stage. Delivery is the real test now. 🧵 What this means for the EU industry 👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A key piece of Europe’s industrial policy puzzle has landed 🇪🇺 The #IAA is a step forward, linking decarbonisation & competitiveness 🤝 🤔But postponed lead markets, weak procurement quotas & unclear EU content rules risk limiting impact. Europe can’t afford more uncertainty while others race ahead.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🎉 5 years of EPICO – #FromIdeastoImpact! From ambition to delivery, we turn climate neutrality into investable, implementable, politically resilient action. Thanks to all partners driving European decarbonisation with us! 🤝✨

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Read EPICO's study, in collaboration with Frontier Economics, outlining a targeted reform strategy to ensure the fair and effective implementation of ETS 2, including revenue frontloading. 👉 epico.org/en/defending...

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The EU ETS 2 at the Crossroads: Evaluating Reform Options

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚨 Big step from the @eib.org: €3 billion approved for #ETS2 pre-financing via the Frontloading Facility. A positive signal, but it's just the baseline. Frontloading is the life insurance for ETS 2’s start in 2028, but only if it is scaled and strategically used.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

You can read more about Kirsten's work here 👉 epico.org/en/about-us/...

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Kirsten Scholl

Director for EU Affairs

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Big news in Brussels: we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kirsten Scholl as our new Director for EU Affairs! 🇪🇺 Kirsten brings +25 years of policy experience and is ready to strengthen our EU focus, advancing solutions that are politically viable, economically realistic & socially acceptable

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Feeling proud! 🎉 Our CEO, Dr. Bernd Weber, made @table.media’s 100 most influential in climate! Under Bernd’s leadership, EPICO has taken a leading role in the debates that matter, in Berlin & Brussels. Congrats Bernd, we are excited to keep climate leadership high on the agenda with you! 👏🌱

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🚨New Green Steel dialogue out! We chatted with VP of ORI Martin Giovanni Marioni to discuss the transformative role of scrap steel ♻️ and the challenges ahead, with an eye to global competition.🌍 Penned by our own Joen Martinsen, you can read the interview here👉 epico.org/en/newsroom/...

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Maximizing Scrap Potential: Why Tomorrow's Green Steel Starts with Today's Scrap

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Agora Energiewende @agoraew.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📺 Webinar: Wie gelingt ein #Industriestrompreis, der kurzfristige Entlastungen mit strukturellen Maßnahmen am #Strommarkt verbindet und die #Investitionssicherheit stärkt? 👉 Jetzt anmelden und mitdiskutieren: www.agora-energiewende.de/aktuelles/in...

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Hear directly from our specialist and co-author Holly Attwell 👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In the report, we outline how to unlock this potential: 🇪🇺 a pan-European CO₂ transport network; 💡 large-scale storage in the North Sea; 🤝 coordinated public-private investments; 🏭 sectoral pathways for hard-to-abate industries; ... and more!

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Our new Policy Report is out! 📘 The North Sea, once Europe’s hub for oil and gas, now stands at the heart of the green transition. 🌊 With vast potential for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), it holds the key to a competitive and decarbonised industrial future. 🌱

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Now, it's crucial to evaluate how the MSR can be strengthened, w/o undermining the ETS 2 cap-and-trade model & its climate effectiveness.💪 We unpacked these recommendations in our September Policy Report ➡️ epico.org/en/defending...

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The EU ETS 2 at the Crossroads: Evaluating Reform Options

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The Commission is acting early to boost price-stability and investment incentives, rather than scrambling to fix things later. This marks its first counterproposal to Member States pushing for delay ✋❌.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🚨 The Commission is opting for a ‘soft landing’ on ETS 2 to secure acceptance. @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu announced measures tackling price concerns: 📊 Strengthening the MSR 💶 Earlier ETS 2 revenues (front-loading). Both levers we proposed in our & Frontier Economics Report 📝.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Simon is also the co-author of our new study, which explores how to safeguard ETS 2 without watering it down. Check out our full set of recommendations, including frontloading of revenues, here 👉 epico.org/en/defending...

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The EU ETS 2 at the Crossroads: Evaluating Reform Options

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

ETS2 is at the centre of debate in Brussels, but rolling it back would weaken EU climate and competitiveness goals.❌ 🎙️On The Jolt podcast, our own Industry Specialist Simon Munkler explains why frontloading funds is vital for fairness and trust. 🎧Listen here 👉 foresightmedia.com/story/svpcsb...

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

What Europe really needs is a proper green steel label: ✅ Science-based ✅ Circularity-friendly ✅ Legally sound ✅ Fair to all producers Just like we trust food labels to guide better choices, we need the same for the steel shaping our future. 🏗️♻️🌍

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Why doesn’t LESS work for long steel products like rebar and structural shapes? 👇 ❗Worst of all: it could trigger more scrap exports and more carbon-intensive imports. A textbook industrial own goal. ⚽🚫

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Enter: the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) — a voluntary label promoted by coal-based steelmakers. 🎯The aim? Certify steel products based on their climate impact. 🚫The problem? LESS lacks a robust, science-based methodology.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Green steel labelling helps manufacturers, builders & public buyers choose climate-friendly materials and cut Scope 3 emissions. But only if the label is clear, credible, and built on solid science.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

EPICO has responded to the #IDAA consultation with a clear message: #LESS does not work for long steel products. Green steel labelling must be credible, science-based, and fair — not a shortcut that undermines Europe’s climate and industrial goals. 👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

📄 The first paper in our new Electrifying Energy-Intensive Industries series is out now: focused on the EU funding toolbox. Read the full brief 👉 epico.org/en/publicati...

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

In our new brief, we call for 4 key EU actions: 1️⃣ Link funding to CO₂ intensity and resilience 2️⃣ Expand competitive auctions & blended finance 3️⃣ Target existing EU funds at clean industry 4️⃣ Use InvestEU to crowd-in private capital

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

⚡ Direct and indirect electrification - think renewables, heat pumps, e-boilers, and electrolysis - can slash emissions. But costs remain high, tech still maturing, and infrastructure patchy. Unlocking this shift needs more than ambition: it needs smart, targeted support. 🔌

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

💡 These industries are the backbone of our economy, supplying materials, creating jobs, and anchoring regional value chains. But they also account for a quarter of Europe’s GHG emissions. Decarbonising them is essential if the EU wants to stay competitive and reach net zero. 🏗️🌍

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🔋⚙️ Europe’s energy-intensive industries are at a crossroads, with rising energy costs & and the need to meet climate targets. On 8 May, we hosted a closed-door workshop to explore electrification, resulting in a new series of Policy Briefs: Electrifying Energy-Intensive Industries.⚡

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The fact that the European Commission has proposed the 90% by 2040 target – despite strong opposition from 🇫🇷 and 🇵🇱 – is a positive signal: in times of political volatility, this clarity is essential to guide investment decisions & accelerate the energy transition. Read what our CEO has to say 👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🚨 #ETS2 under pressure ahead of its 2027 launch. A new non-paper from 16 EU countries incl. #Germany calls for revising the Market Stability Reserve (#MSR) to avoid volatile price spikes and public backlash. Trust in EU climate policy is on the line👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The EU’s 2040 modelling shows 344 million tonnes of CO₂ must be captured annually. Success depends on planning certainty, infrastructure access and strong economic signals. 🇩🇪 In April, we explored Germany’s approach. 📄 Read our latest paper (DE): epico.org/de/leitlinie...

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Leitlinien für eine Carbon Management Strategie 2.0

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

We brought together policymakers, industry and infrastructure experts to discuss: 🔹 National carbon management strategies 🔹 Cross-border infrastructure challenges 🔹 What is needed to scale up investment and deployment in Europe Insights will feed into a policy paper to be published in September.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🔵 Yesterday, we hosted our European Carbon Management Dialogue workshop at Norrsken Brussels! 🇪🇺 Carbon capture and storage (#CCS) has moved from a long-term idea to a central part of Europe’s net-zero strategy. But key barriers to deployment and cross-border coordination remain.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🤩 Some exciting news: the EPICO Brussels team is growing!   We are looking for: 🇪🇺Director for EU Affairs 👉https://epico.org/en/about-us/career-section/director-for-eu-affairs ⚡EU Energy and Climate Specialist 👉https://epico.org/en/about-us/career-section/eu-energy-and-climate-policy-specialist

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A big thank you to all participants – especially @ktsilimekis.bsky.social, Felix Domke, @germanwatch.bsky.social, and Susanne Schulze Bockeloh (Deutscher Bauernverband) for challenging input that sharpened the debate 🙏 📄 Stay tuned for our upcoming policy paper on sustainable protein in 🇩🇪!

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We tackled big questions like: 🌾 How to strengthen local value chains 🚜 How to scale plant-based protein production 📢 How to boost public awareness of regional agri-products The result was a rare mix of optimism and practical ideas 💡

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

How can Germany produce protein that's both competitive and climate-friendly? 🌱🇩🇪 That was the key question at our latest #PolicyAccelerator, bringing together experts from agriculture, business, and civil society. 🤝 #agriculture #sustainability

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Did you check your inbox this morning?📥 Our new Monthly Update is out - in this edition, we tackle👇 🏠Direct payments for the success of ETS 2 💶ETS 2 Revenue front loading 🇩🇪 Demand-side flexibility for Germany's Energiewende Subscribe here 👉 epico.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Europe’s steel plants once powered our industrial strength... now, many lie still. To lead in clean industry, Europe must stop treating climate, trade & economic policy as separate worlds. @parodijulian.bsky.social spoke to @lechobe.bsky.social on what’s needed to change course.👇

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

#ETS2 is a climate milestone, but people must be at the heart of the transition. 🙏 Huge thanks to our speakers & participants, and to our brilliant co-organisers: @eeb.org, @klimasozial.bsky.social & @transenv.bsky.social for making it happen!

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Insights from Beatriz Yordi, Peter Liese, @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social @ireform.bsky.social, @lukehwd.bsky.social, & Monica Berg👇 🔹 Social leasing & direct payments for fairness 🔹 Frontload ETS 2 revenues to build early buy-in 🔹 Go beyond the Social Climate Fund: invest in mobility, skills & trust

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🚨 Yesterday, we wrapped up a crucial event in Brussels on #ETS2 and its rollout! As we move from law to reality, one thing is clear: carbon pricing alone won’t cut it. 👉 A fair transition needs smart national action, income support & honest conversations with citizens. 🇪🇺 🧵

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Discover the pragmatic strategies we suggest for a sound decarbonisation of the EU Steel Industry in our Policy Report 👉 epico.org/en/publicati...

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Ironing out the Transformation of EU Steelmaking: Actionable Pathways for Climate Neutrality

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The EU #steel industry is competing with weights tied to its ankles, crippled by high energy costs while third countries enjoy cheap, subsidised power. #CBAM was meant to level the field, but loopholes on coke & lime remain. 👉 It's time to tighten it & lead with real climate strategy.

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EPICO KlimaInnovation @epicothinktank.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🤔 Will you be in Brussels on 3 June? Join us in exploring how smart compensation mechanisms can help shield households from rising costs, while building trust in EU Climate policy. 🔗 form.jotform.com/251193401252... 🤝Co-organised w/ @eeb.org, @klimasozial.bsky.social & @transenv.bsky.social

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