Sustainability Summit

- What are Europe’s first results in securing affordable, sustainable energy and raw materials through instruments like the Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships and the new Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act?

- What evidence-based metrics can accelerate decarbonisation across sectors by guiding EU investments in clean technologies?

- What emerging trends and challenges arise from the Net Zero Industry Act in developing green skills and adopting sustainable industrial processes and supply chains?

- How can the EU leverage the Net Zero Industry Act to accelerate innovative renewable energy deployment while maintaining business competitiveness? What policy incentives can address the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition?

- What policies can support European industries in decarbonising while ensuring grid reliability and renewable integration, given the targets of the Revised Energy Directive?

- What opportunities and challenges arise from utilising state aid guidelines to accelerate renewable energy, industrial decarbonisation, and clean tech manufacturing across Member States?

- How can the Circular Economy Act promote a single EU market for waste, increase secondary material demand, and maintain a fair playing field for businesses?

- What incentives can encourage manufacturers to adopt circular design and use recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials without compromising recycled content targets?

- How is the EU promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing in global supply chains, given the increasing emphasis on circularity?

How can the EU ensure the effective implementation of the Nature Restoration Law to safeguard biodiversity while addressing threats to protected areas and species, and to mobilise public and private finance to support nature-based
solutions and biodiversity conservation?

- How can the EU's industrial action plan for the automotive sector support the transition to EV, to preserve a European flagship industry amid increasing global competition?

- What are the potential impacts on vehicle prices, consumer behaviour, and European competitiveness in adapting to the new carbon pricing mechanism and the 2035 climate neutrality target?

- How have the tariffs imposed on Chinese EVs affected the competitive landscape within the EU automotive market, particularly in terms of the balance between domestic production and imports?

What specific measures should the EU prioritise to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and other low-carbon technologies?

How can the EU reconcile the growing demand for air travel with the need to reduce emissions? What strategies can be adopted to ensure sustainable growth in the aviation sector?

What role can the EU play in setting global standards and promoting sustainable aviation practices worldwide?

How can the industry build more resilient and sustainable supply chains to reduce its environmental and social impact?

In line with the EU's climate objectives for 2030 and beyond, the 2024 CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles establishes a 45% emissions reduction from 2030 (increased from 30%). How can the bloc accelerate the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks and buses?

What are the most promising technologies and fuels to decarbonise the maritime sector? How can the EU support the development and deployment of these technologies, while ensuring a level playing field for European
shipping companies?

How can the EU collaborate with other countries to establish global standards for sustainable shipping and what role can the EU play in promoting international cooperation on maritime environmental issues?