The European Union has a new agreement: the Clean Industrial Deal. The agreement is intended to help European industry in times of high energy costs and global competition to get ahead. The new deal also has an impact on the fashion and textile industry- there are already initial reactions from the industry.
The Clean Industrial Deal aims to boost every production level in Europe, but primarily focuses on energy-intensive industries and the “Clean Tech” sector, according to the European Commission’s website. The six focus areas are: affordable energy, promoting the demand for “clean products”, financing of “clean transition”, circular economy and access to materials, entrepreneurship at a global level, skills and high -quality jobs.
The European Textile Industry Association Euratex welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal as a “crucial framework to support industrial competitiveness”. In a press release, however, the association emphasizes that the European textile industry is still in a risk position without quick and targeted measures. High energy prices, complex regulations and unfair competition by imports that do not meet the EU standards are mentioned as reasons. Euratex President Mario Jorge Macado therefore calls for a comprehensive support package for the textile industry.
“Ensure the green management position of Europe”
The textile company Lenzing AG also reacted to the Clean Industrial Deal in its own press release. “International trade voltages, unstable energy markets and the need to make industries low in carbon require urgent common measures. We must continue to support the green management position of Europe and ensure that those who invest in sustainability are funded. We now have to act, work together and convert ambitions into tangible results, ”emphasizes Rohit Aggarwal, CEO of the Lenzing Group. “The Clean Industrial Deal is an important initiative for the industrial and sustainable future of Europe. It will strengthen Europe’s net zero industry, expand the production of green technologies and improve the competitiveness of the industry. ”
“When reading the Clean Industrial Deal, the Commission must focus on the three key measures that will improve our situation this year, and it has to put all the strength, boldness and courage of the European Commission behind these measures,” said Marco Mensink, General Director of the CEFIC (Association of the European Chemical Industry). “And give us a realistic schedule for the remaining measures. If we speak of measures, we also mean measures and not strategies, guidelines or plans. Do not leave anything unturned and break all taboos. The situation has to change. “
This article may be supplemented at a later date by further answers from the industry.
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