Industrial Accelerator Act risks missing the mark for concrete and steel
Buy Better to Build Better (BBBB) - a coalition of industry, civil society, and public authorities - say that the quotas in the Industrial Accelerator Act are disconnected from what is feasible and needed to create strong lead markets for concrete and steel in Europe.
The Clean Industrial Deal’s core is to boost demand through non-price criteria in public procurement. Prioritising construction materials is a first step in the right direction, and companies and public buyers need clear market signals. However, the latest Industrial Accelerator Act draft falls short for two high-impact sectors: concrete and steel.
To create market transformation and change the production patterns, two options need to be considered:
- Quotas should be significantly higher and accompanied by a clearly defined trajectory for gradual increase. They should also be determined in alignment with the low-carbon definitions established under the Construction Products Regulation and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
- Refrain from using quota altogether and provide a clear mandate to the Construction Products Regulation and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, including timelines, for developing green procurement requirements.
Learn more in Buy Better to Build Better’s statement.
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