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Looking Back, Moving Forward: European Hydrogen Sustainability & Circularity Panel 💧🌍 As 2024 draws to a close, our team is proud to reflect on the milestones of the European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel (EHS&CP). Established in February this year by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the panel consists of a team of 15 hydrogen experts and will be pivotal in embedding sustainability and circularity principles in the development of hydrogen technology across Europe. 🔑 Key Achievements this year: 🔹 Formation of the EHS&CP – a dedicated advisory body for sustainable and circular hydrogen innovation. 🔹 A comprehensive report detailing the challenges and opportunities of large-scale hydrogen adoption, outlining recommendations for a multi-objective optimisation approach to policymaking. 🔹 Development of sustainability and circularity indicators, including environmental, social, and economic impacts along the hydrogen value chain. 🔍 Insights & Challenges: 🔹Material reliance: Critical raw materials such as platinum and iridium face potential supply risks. 🔹Water use: Hydrogen production demands high water volumes, posing risks in water-scarce regions. 🔹Land use: Land use for hydrogen competes with other infrastructure needs. ✅ Actionable recommendations: 🔹Prioritising material optimisation and recycling strategies to address reliance on critical raw materials. 🔹Employing life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools to track carbon footprint, resource efficiency, and socio-economic impacts. 🔹Balancing cost, emissions, and socio-environmental trade-offs in policymaking. Check out the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gt2Jv262 Looking forward, the EHS&CP remains committed to advancing sustainable and circular hydrogen solutions, creating pathways for greener industries, and ensuring a just transition for all. 🌱 For more information on the panel and its activities, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYCH_pQj

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