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❓Le Green Deal Européen est-il en train d'être détricoté ? Et quelles sont les implications de la simplification "#Omnibus" annoncée récemment ? J'ai eu le plaisir de débattre de ces questions d'Arnaud Ruyssen avec Nicolas Van Nuffel ce vendredi dans ce nouvel épisode du PODCAST RTBF "Le Tournant". 💡 Petit résumé: 🔸La décarbonation de notre économie est nécessaire en Europe notamment pour réduire notre dépendance énergétique et rendre nos entreprises plus résilientes aux chocs à venir. Le rapport Draghi ne dit pas le contraire. 🔸Dans ce contexte, la transparence sur les actions de durabilité est primordiale pour les institutions financières afin de garantir que leurs investissements y contribuent réellement.  🔸La transparence est primordiale aussi pour les entreprises qui souhaitent créer de la valeur grâce à la durabilité sans tomber dans le greenwashing. (voir à ce sujet: https://lnkd.in/eBHrKVfh) 🔸Les directives CSRD et CSDDD ont pour but d'assurer cette transparence. Elles doivent donc être maintenues. 🔸Mais leur mise en œuvre actuelle est rendue très lourde, notamment par les auditeurs. 🔸La Commission Européenne a donc proposé des mesures de simpification. Concrètement, il s'agit de (1) diviser par 5 le nombre d'entreprises obligées de s'y soumettre, (2) retarder l'échéance d'un an pour une série d'entre elles, (3) réduire les données à rapporter et (4) rendre ces directives moins contraignantes (les amendes seront plus légères en cas de non-respect). ⚠️ Si une simplification est certainement bienvenue, la proposition de la commission pose cependant 2 nouveaux risques pour la compétitivité des entreprises: 1️⃣ D'une part, une incertitude réglementaire, qui impactera surtout l'industrie lourde qui a besoin de stabilité à long-terme pour prévoir de gros investissements. 2️⃣ D'autre part, un risque d'augmenter les coûts pour certaines entreprises moyennes, à présent hors du périmètre des directives, mais qui devront bientôt répondre à une multitude de demandes de rapportage hétérogènes de leurs clients ou partenaires financiers. 👉 Nous avons mis des dizaines d'années à harmoniser un système de rapportage financier que personne aujourd'hui ne taxerait de frein à la compétitivité. Ne jetons donc pas le bébé durabilité avec l'eau de la lourdeur procédurale. 👉 Face aux tumulte américain et aux sirènes de la dérégulation, écoutons les entreprises européennes qui voient dans la durabilité une véritable opportunité. 👂 à écouter ici (avec la Foire du livre de Bruxelles en toile de fond): https://lnkd.in/efRVYjEc #sustainability #opportunity #competitivity #EUGreenDeal #CSRD #CSDDD Pascal Vermeulen Julien Pestiaux Jean-Luc Crucke

⚡ Belgium’s nuclear shift : what does it mean for the energy future ?   Big announcements were made by the new Arizona Government, reshaping Belgium’s nuclear policy with major implications for energy security and the transition. How will it impact our future energy system? And what does it mean for the rest of the energy system?    👉 Read our full article here : https://lnkd.in/gxb_KP6i   For more insights, our colleague Charlène Collin will explore this vast topic, amongst others, at the second conference organized by AILouvain - Alumni Ingénieurs Louvain focusing on present and future energy technologies :  📅 When? On Monday 17th of March  📍 Where? Rue Archimède 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve  ⏰ What time? From 6:30pm till 11pm.    If you are interested to hear 5 experts on this topic, you can register here: https://lnkd.in/eQNa-wux   Let’s talk and turn today’s challenges into opportunities for tomorrow !     Charlène Collin, Dimitri Krings, Vincent Laguna Aguirrez, Benoît Martin, Laurie Pazienza, Jerome Meessen, Pascal Vermeulen, Julien Pestiaux   #NuclearEnergy #NetZero #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction #Arizona

🌍 We’re excited to share that Lineas has improved its EcoVadis score by 10 points in 2024, reinforcing our sustainability commitment! This achievement reflects our dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Earning the 'Committed' badge, reinforcing our proactive approach to sustainability, only motives us further to reach that Bronze Medal! #Sustainability #EcoVadis #CommittedBadge #OnTheRightTrack #Logistics #ESG #Lineas #CareForABetterWorld Christine Vanoppen Anne Grandjean

🚀 Big News at CLIMACT : a new CEO & a strategic partnership! As we kick off 2025, we’re excited to share two major updates that mark a new chapter for CLIMACT ! 👥 Leadership Transition  After many years in the driving seat, Pascal Vermeulen is handing over the CEO role to Jerome Meessen. Having been part of the Climact journey for the past 15 years, Jérôme has undoubtedly established himself as a key player in our mission and organisation. He combines excellent leadership, extensive expertise and strong commitment to the transition.   More great news is that Pascal is staying with us! Together with Hugues de Meulemeester, all other colleagues from the executive committee, the board and the talented team, Jérôme and Pascal will continue to develop Climact in Belgium and abroad. 🤝 Welcoming Wallonie Entreprendre as a new shareholder  A major step forward! With Wallonie Entreprendre joining as a shareholder—represented by Sabine Colson on our board — this partnership strengthens our growth and reinforces our mission. Welcoming Wallonie Entreprendre is a testament to the impact we’ve built over the years and the exciting road ahead.   This is just the beginning of an exciting year ahead. Thank you for your support, we can’t wait to keep driving meaningful change with you, collaborating, tackling new challenges and making a difference! 💡 Sabine Colson, Jerome Meessen, Pascal Vermeulen, Hugues de Meulemeester, Julien Pestiaux #Leadership #Sustainability #Impact #Growth #Climact #News 

🔎 Turning policy into opportunity: the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) & the Affordable Energy Action Plan The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID) is ushering in a new era — one where competitiveness and sustainability go hand in hand. With a focus on clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and strategic investments, the CID aims to strengthen Europe’s industrial leadership while navigating global economic pressures. At CLIMACT, we don’t just see regulations – we see strategic opportunities. We help industries navigate this transition – ensuring compliance, risk analysis, and strategic positioning for long-term success. With the EU pushing renewables, electrification, and industrial decarbonization, staying ahead of key developments is essential. Here’s where we help: ⚡ Electricity & Renewables: implementing EU electricity legislation, increasing system flexibility and storage, optimizing the interaction between energy carriers. 🏛 State Aid & Investment: the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank is set to unlock new funding opportunities, including Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD). 🌍 Carbon Footprint & Industrial Products Labels: the upcoming voluntary carbon intensity label under the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act will help businesses differentiate their low-carbon products. Our carbon footprint services can prepare you for these new standards. 🔋 Renewable & Low-Carbon Hydrogen: navigating the evolving RFNBO and low-carbon H₂ regulations? We provide expert legal and technical guidance, including support on certification. 🏭 CBAM, CCS & Hard-to-Abate Sectors: will the CBAM simplification impact your sector? What would enhanced CCS/CCU support mean for industries with hard-to-abate emissions? We provide strategic insights and tailored solutions. If you want to turn these forthcoming regulatory changes into opportunities, let's connect and shape the future together ! 🚀 Read the full article here : https://lnkd.in/e8TFHU8D Olivier Squilbin, Frédérick Garot, Maïté Mawet, Josse De Coen, Camille van Derton, Estelle Nocent, Antoine Thill, Benoît Martin, Sacha Breyer, Laurie Pazienza, Jerome Meessen, Julien Pestiaux, Pascal Vermeulen, Adélaïde Charlier, Chloé Mikolajczak #Electrification #Grids #Renewables #EnergyPrices #CCfD #CfD #PPA #Innovation #CleanTech #ClimateAction #StateAid #CleanIndustrialDeal #DeliverTheDeal 

What do you need to learn? What challenges are you facing in your city's transition? We are looking to strengthen municipalities' readiness for a sustainable future.This survey is designed to identify the most pressing learning needs, pain points, and skill gaps that local authorities encounter. Your input will guide real solutions by developing high-impact training to answer those exact needs. The survey takes about 15 minutes, and we truly appreciate your time in completing it before the 14th March. Share your experience here : https://lnkd.in/gspSDmt6 #SPARKLE

🌱 Is Climate neutrality in Europe possible by 2040?      CLIMACT supported Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe in developing 27 national scenarios that reflect their network’s vision for a climate-neutral Europe. The Paris Agreement Compatible (PAC) 2.0 scenarios, created with the support of the European Environmental Bureau, Renewables Grid Initiative, and REN21, demonstrate that achieving climate neutrality by 2040 is not only necessary but also economically and socially beneficial for the EU. 📉    Key takeaways for Europe and Belgium:  🔹 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2040    🔹 A transition to a 100% renewable energy system can be done, but requires massive investment now    🔹 Massive economic benefits: €1 trillion by 2030 in co-benefits, while avoiding the heavy costs of climate inaction    🔹 A combined effort between sobriety, energy efficiency, electrification and grid integration    Discover your own national pathway with Pathways Explorer:   This interactive tool, used to model the PAC 2.0 scenarios, allows you to explore various energy and climate scenarios for your country and the entire EU27. It provides unprecedented transparency on possible choices and their impact.  👉 Explore it now here : www.pathwaysexplorer.org   📖  Read the full study here : https://lnkd.in/eSdx2Yqc    What do you think are the key levers to accelerate the transition in Belgium and Europe?     Seda Orhan, Joni Karjalainen, Dimitris Tsekeris, Andrzej Ceglarz, PhD, Cosimo Tansini, Joerg Muehlenhoff Dimitri Krings, Jerome Meessen, Pascal Vermeulen, Julien Pestiaux, Julien Defauw, Benoît Martin, Michel Cornet, Vincent Laguna Aguirrez #EnergyTransition #PAC20 #NetZero #PathwaysExplorer #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization 

In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, securing Europe’s green industrial base and forging new global partnerships have never been more critical. The Clean Industrial Deal is meant to lay the foundation for a strong, competitive, and sustainable European industry. To do so it should directly address the enabling conditions needed to drive the transformation of Europe’s industrial landscape. Central to the success of the deal is a thriving cleantech manufacturing base, which can help Europe reduce emissions, create quality jobs, and enhance economic resilience. Our blog by Ciarán Humphreys, Lena Meret Stüdeli and Matthias Duwe lays out key challenges and opportunities uncovered by ECNO analysis for this sector, which provides essential insights for policymaking under the Clean Industrial Deal. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJQXzSyF

🌍 EU Omnibus : what do we know ? The EU Commission has just announced that 4 major Green Deal regulations will be revised under an Omnibus initiative. The legislative process will take time until the new texts adoption. CLIMACT will follow the process cautiously to translate legislation into concrete actions. However, sustainability must remain central for companies’ strategy. Even if regulations are delayed or simplified, companies have short- and long-term benefits in a robust sustainability approach. This was mentioned in the EU competitiveness Compass released in January 2025. This initiative aims to: 🔹 Boost innovation and strategic autonomy, 🔹 Strengthen energy and materials security, and 🔹 Advance towards climate neutrality (in compliance with the new EU Clean Industrial Deal, stay tuned for more information !) Staying competitive doesn’t mean compromising on climate ambition. In fact, decarbonizing will remain a business imperative in the coming years. A transition plan is now the most strategic tool to prepare businesses for both the risks and opportunities ahead.  This delay could be used wisely to conduct a dry run for your company’s first exercise. Now is the time to build a competitive advantage, boost attractiveness, anticipate risks through sustainability and ultimately be compliant with the upcoming legislation. While final requirements and thresholds from CSRD are still unknown as the proposals will be under discussion, your value chain and your investors will most likely still require ESG performance and climate data. CLIMACT can help you navigate the program and allow you to remain competitive and analyse your risks. Do you want to know more? Check out our complete article here: https://lnkd.in/d56vK4mG Saskia Bricmont, Rudi Kennes, Yvan Verougstraete, Sophie Wilmès, Elio Di Rupo, Hilde Vautmans, Assita Kanko, Sara Matthieu, Bruno Tobback  Charlène Collin, Pieterjan Vaneerdewegh, Sacha Breyer, Laurie Pazienza, Jerome Meessen, Sustenuto, Pascal Vermeulen, Julien Pestiaux #EUClimateAction #CompetitivenessCompass #CleanIndustrialDeal #ClimateNeutrality #Decarbonization #Omnibus #CSRD #CSDDD #Taxonomy #CBAM

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