European Research Cooperation on Sustainable Chemistry Dr. Marian Mours, Cefic Research & Innovation
World Chemical Sales Chemicals sales 2004 (Euro billions) 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 EU25 = 586 27 559 ASIA = 506 137 186 183 415 EU (25) Asia United States 100 98 Latin America Other** China Japan Rest of Asia EU 10 EU 15 70 Rest of Europe* World chemicals sales in 2004 is estimated at 1776 billion The EU accounts for 33% of the total * incl. Switzerland, Norway, and other Central & Eastern Europe (excl. the new EU 10 countries) ** incl. Canada, Mexico, Africa & Oceania Source: ACC & Cefic 2
R&D spend in Chemical Industry R&D Spending (% of sales) 1996-2004 5 4,4 Japan USA EU 4,0 4 3,8 3,6 3,5 3,3 3,0 2,9 3 2,6 2,7 2,6 2,4 2,5 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,4 2,2 2,1 1,9 2,0 1,9 1,9 1,9 1,9 1,9 2 1,8 1 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 * EU 15, excluding pharmaceuticals Source: Cefic, OECD and ACC (US data) 3
Challenges for EU Chemical Industry Competitiveness at risk due to relatively high cost of production low market growth delocalisation of customer industries Key drivers for competitiveness innovation sustainability To keep manufacturing of chemicals in Europe higher-added-value products increased eco-efficiency 4
Enhancing EU chemistry R&D Industrial R&D expenditure structurally lower than in competing regions Insufficient public R&D support for chemistry Mutually agreed need to enhance chemical R&D, innovation in Europe! Science Politics Industry Unions Finance Press Public NGO's Engagement of all is key to the success! 5
To remain competitive we need to innovate we need to innovate faster we need to innovate faster and at lower costs 6
Research cooperation On European, transnational and national level ( engage the best minds ) Industry moves more and more from closed labs to leveraging external assets New models of cooperation are tested Research cooperation is extremely important for industry 7
Advantages Define relevant themes Networks with scientists and business partners (customers, suppliers, the whole value chain ) Use synergies Financial incentives especially for high-risk projects Possibilities of new business even outside of project area Build expertise in new technologies and/or markets Contact to potential future employees 8
What is SusChem? Initiative to give (bio) chemical research a higher priority, started by industry and academia with a strong backing from the European Commission Integration process of multiple stakeholder perspectives Shared vision of a more sustainable future EU industry Strategic Research Agenda for innovation in key chemical technology areas Implementation Action Plan mobilisation of resources for collaborative R&D alignment of relevant EU policies and initiatives recommendations on EU innovation framework improvements 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 9
SusChem Goals Strengthen competitiveness of chemical industry in Europe based on technology leadership Focus on societal needs, contribute to sustainable development Boost sustainable chemistry research in Europe Improve EU economic and regulatory conditions to inspire chemical/biotech innovation Turn research into jobs/business through innovation Engage the best researchers 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 10
SusChem Structure SusChem Board Horizontal Issues Russel Mills, Dow Secretariat Industrial Biotechnology Colja Laane, DSM Materials Technology Rüdiger Iden, BASF Reaction and Process Design Klaus Sommer, Bayer TS Member States Mirror Group align research programmes EU/National 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 11
Deliverables Vision Strategic Research Agenda Implementation Action Plan March 2005 November 2005 End 2006 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 12
Objectives of the Implementation Action Plan Key issues, concrete research activities, requirements Implement Implementation of research themes from SRA visionary projects General perspective on the necessary framework to speed up innovation Priorities for the EU FP7 and for longer term and national initiatives Description of the future role of SusChem 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 13
IAP: 8 key themes Bio-based economy Energy Health Information and communication technologies Nanotechnology Sustainable quality of life Sustainable product and process design Transport 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 14
IAP: One example 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 15
Possible Synergies with ERA-Net SUSPRISE Biomass as feedstock for chemical production towards competitive processes Benign processes with high resource efficiency and reduced waste Life Cycle Analysis a harmonised European approach to LCA methodologies (incl. societal aspects) 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 16
Future role of SusChem FP7 and other European programmes Stakeholders Implementation monitoring and review Linking and networking National activities, platforms, funding programs Projects 24 October 2006 SUSPRISE workshop 17
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