Building markets for a clean and competitive Europe

14 October 2026 - A collection of business case studies from Corporate Leaders Group Europe showcases how companies are developing and scaling low-carbon products and solutions, and the conditions needed to support their wider deployment.

About 

Europe’s industrial transition depends on turning low-carbon innovation into commercially viable products and solutions that can compete and grow. Yet developing new technologies and industrial processes is only part of the challenge. Businesses also need demand certainty for low-carbon products, collaboration across value chains, and conditions favourable for investment and large-scale deployment. 

These industry case studies bring together examples of businesses developing and scaling low-carbon products, technologies and industrial solutions across Europe. They show how companies are creating and responding to demand, working with partners across value chains and building the commercial case for low-carbon solutions. They also explain the barriers which must be tackled, and showcase the business and competitiveness benefits that well-designed market rules unlock. 

As the EU seeks to grow the demand for clean products and technologies through the Clean Industrial Deal and the Industrial Accelerator Act, practical business experience can inform policy makers in their work to create the conditions for markets to function well. The case studies highlight what is already working, where challenges remain, and where policy and private investment can accelerate industrial decarbonisation and support a competitive European economy. 

Disclaimer 

The business case studies featured in this collection are based on information, data and proof-points provided by the participating businesses. While each case study reflects the experiences and perspectives of the contributing business, the overarching analysis, key findings, conclusions and policy recommendations presented across the collection have been developed by CLG Europe. 

See the industry case studies below. 

Three people walk through a brightly lit corridor at a Danfoss data centre facility, lined with rows of equipment enclosures. Overhead cable trays, power infrastructure and networking systems run the length of the facility, highlighting the scale and complexity of the digital infrastructure.

Danfoss

Transforming the role of data centres in the energy transition: Policy learnings from Danfoss’ technological solutions

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Aerial view of an industrial manufacturing facility located beside a coastal harbour. The site features large silos, processing equipment, conveyor systems, warehouses, and vehicles. Water, docks, and port infrastructure surround the facility, highlighting its connection to maritime transport and industrial operations. Title text: Industrial manufacturing facil

Ecocem

Paving the way for commercialisation of green cement: Policy learnings from Ecocem’s ACT deployment

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Infographic showing Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero® near-zero carbon cement supply chain across Europe. The map illustrates the virtual transfer of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) using blockchain technology, linking carbon-captured cement production with cement deliveries to customers in different locations.

Heidelberg Materials

Using blockchain innovation to reach near-zero carbon cement: Policy learnings from Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero®

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Group photo of approximately 70 conference attendees standing on a stage in a large wood-panelled auditorium beneath a projection screen displaying a Spanish-language presentation slide.

Q-Zero Alliance

Scaling markets for clean industrial heat in line with the EU Industrial Accelerator Act

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White articulated lorry travelling along a motorway through a rural landscape at sunset. Motion blur in the surrounding fields and trees emphasises the vehicle's movement, while warm sunlight illuminates the scene.

RPX

Beyond the pilot purgatory: Scaling electric freight in Europe - Learnings from RPX’s battery-as-a-service rollout

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