Climate change presents a significant global challenge, demanding urgent action to create a net-zero future. Composites are at the forefront of this transition, offering durable, lightweight and adaptable solutions essential for decarbonisation. Their role in reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and supporting the growth of green technologies makes them indispensable in achieving net-zero targets like the EU’s Green Deal, which aims for carbon neutrality by 2050.
Composite materials play a pivotal role in numerous industries, from enabling more fuel-efficient electric and hydrogen vehicles, to facilitating the development of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and sustainable construction. Their unique combination of light weight, strength and resilience enables the creation of longer-lasting, more efficient products that reduce carbon emissions, making them key to the transition to a net-zero economy.
A net-zero future
A robust and sustainable composites supply chain is essential for Europe’s long-term environmental and economic success. Supporting this supply chain will not only contribute to environmental sustainability but will also strengthen Europe’s position as a leader in the global transition to a net-zero economy.
Composites are not just a solution — they are the solution to achieve a net-zero future, driving sustainability across multiple industries, from transport, to energy and construction.
Download EuCIA’s new publication The importance of composites for the net-zero transition to find out how composites are key to decarbonising industry and advancing sustainable technologies.
