From Vision to Reality: MPE Ready to Support EU's Clean Industrial Deal and Omnibus Package
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) welcomes the European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal. The European Union needs a transformational business plan. It is time to act!
The Clean Industrial Deal places a strong emphasis on Europe’s industrial competitiveness and circular economy ambitions, accelerating decarbonisation while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. These ambitions are perfectly aligned with our recently published Call for Actions to support circularity and decarbonisation across the metal packaging sector.
The Action Plan on Steel and Metals and the Circular Economy Act must fully support the needs of the metal industry, recognising the value of permanent, truly circular materials like steel and aluminium, which can be recycled again and again without losing their intrinsic properties.
We encourage the European Commission to prioritise high-quality recycling and acknowledge the unique sustainability credentials of metal packaging in the forthcoming Circular Economy Act.
MPE also applauds the significant reductions in bureaucratic requirements that the Omnibus Package represents. We recognise the potential impact of these initiatives on the metal packaging sector. The emphasis on resource security and regulatory simplification aligns with our industry's goals of sustainability and efficiency. Utilising recycled metals in packaging production can reduce energy consumption by up to 70% for steel and 95% for aluminium, significantly lowering emissions and promoting a circular economy.
While MPE supports the drive for competitiveness, we hope to be considered as an active stakeholder in the elaboration of the flagship actions, notably the Action Plan on Steel and Metals and the Circular Economy Act. We hope to see the Commission balance simplification with the need for robust sustainability standards. Maintaining transparency and environmental accountability is crucial for the long-term prosperity of both the industry and the planet.
The European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal and the accompanying Omnibus Package underscore the EU's commitment to fostering sustainable industrial growth and enhancing competitiveness on a global scale. As these proposals advance, MPE looks forward to engaging with policymakers to ensure that the metal packaging industry continues to thrive within a sustainable and competitive European market.