The CO2Valorize project is designed as an impact-oriented initiative aligned with EU priorities such as the Green Deal and the UN SDGs, with clear pathways to scientific, economic, and societal contributions. Its progress is monitored through well-defined indicators that ensure value for policymakers, industry, and society beyond the project’s lifetime. While no single project can equally deliver on all impact dimensions, CO2Valorize has demonstrated transformative potential through nine identified impact areas:
- Scientifically, the project is producing high-quality publications, open-access data, and advanced research on carbonation processes, with six publications already achieved.
- It strengthens human capital by training doctoral and master’s students through industry-driven events, many of whom are expected to take influential roles in the cement and cleantech sectors.
- Economically, the project is generating intellectual property, considering patents, stimulating industrial investments of €10–15 million, and creating opportunities for new jobs and collaborations.
- Societally, CO2Valorize shows potential to cut cement plant emissions by up to 50% by 2030, while promoting education, gender equality, and public engagement with policymakers and citizens.
The seven doctoral candidates and one UK researcher gain valuable industrial experience, enhancing both their technical expertise and career prospects in academia and industry. Industrial and academic beneficiaries profit from knowledge exchange, process design expertise, and access to infrastructures that accelerate cleantech innovation.
By fostering transnational cooperation, integrating sustainability practices, and aligning with national, regional, and EU initiatives, CO2Valorize strengthens Europe’s competitiveness and leadership in low-carbon technologies.
