In February 2025, the European Commission unveiled two new pillars to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and boost European industrial, clean tech and digital competitiveness: the EU Omnibus and the Clean Industrial Deal. The EU Omnibus aims to simplify EU sustainability regulations, while the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) focuses on accelerating industrial decarbonization and achieving economic growth by cutting red tape, reducing energy prices, expanding finance and skills, and ensuring fair competition.
This policy alert delves into the CID, providing an overview of its structure, objectives, priority actions, and sector-specific strategies. You will also find a summary of ERM’s key takeaways, recommendations, and questions to consider as more information about the timing and specifics of the CID emerges.
Download the policy alertERM has produced a separate policy alert on the EU Omnibus that provides an overview of suggested revisions and shares recommendations for companies on how to prepare for the upcoming changes.
