V4 Industry Decarbonization and the Clean Industry Deal

Current, mostly outdated, industrial practices and infrastructure in V4 countries will have to be modernized in order to remain viable in the climate neutral EU energy system of the future. However, it is
not only decarbonisation but increasingly economics and resiliency that is now pushing companies to pursue clean sources of energy. If governments can provide the forward-looking policy clarity, flexibility and, in some cases, direct financial support, companies will begin to make the necessary investments
to transform themselves, and in doing so become a driving force in the wider energy transformation. Therefore, V4 industry and governments must collaborate more closely to meet what are increasingly common objectives of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, improving energy independence
and remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape for decades to come.

Published with the kind support
of the International Visegrad Fund
within the project V4 Energy Think Tank
Platform 2025