Wider Impacts
Aligned with key EU policies, including the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Critical Raw Materials Act, GREENE strives to deliver impactful outcomes that enhance the sustainability, autonomy, and resilience of European industry in the long term.
Driving Sustainability and Industrial Leadership.
By developing scalable, solution-oriented advanced materials that address pressing societal and technological challenges, GREENE puts Europe at the forefront of sustainable innovation. The project promotes the development of a stronger REE recycling industry in Europe, contributes to lower emissions and energy consumption and lessens the hazards and negative impacts on people and environment related to current production. GREENE’s emphasis on novel, digital-aided materials modelling supports the digital transformation of European materials and magnet production.
Fostering Autonomy and Resilience.
By contributing to an increased autonomy in key strategic value chains, GREENE helps to mitigate European dependencies on third countries for critical raw materials and related technologies. As Europe endeavours to become a climate-neutral, circular, and competitive economy by 2050, the project acknowledges the need for sector wide, deep transformations. These transformations offer a platform for the development of new markets, products, and services, enhancing the competitiveness and leadership of European industries.
Scientific and Economic Impacts from Collaborative Research and Innovation.
GREENE brings together various disciplines to create high-quality new knowledge in the area of magnetic interfaces on an atomic scale, positioning Europe at the forefront of innovation in the field of REEs, magnetic materials and permanent magnets.
Further socioeconomic impacts.
By mapping and directly addressing skill gaps in the sectors and occupational groups related to GREENE, the project contributes to improving employment and social conditions across Europe. GREENE furthermore fosters cross-sectoral advancements by exploring synergies with related projects and initiatives.