Non-ferrous metals manufacturing industry: vision for the future and actions needed Laurent Bontoux, François J. Dessart www.jrc.ec.europa.eu 4 th High Level Conference EIP on Raw Materials Brussels, 1 December 2016 Serving society Stimulating innovation Supporting legislation
Joint Research Centre The science arm of the European Commission 2200 scientists Evidence for EU policy making
FUTURE OF INDUSTRY PROJECT Aim & Scope Aim Identify and assess barriers, opportunities, and technologies, to ensure the long-term success of the EU manufacturing industry Scope EU manufacturing industry in its global dimension Customer DG GROW (Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing) 24 January 2017 3
Methodology Future oriented Inclusive and participatory Qualitative Using a foresight tool (Industrial Landscape Vision - ILV 2025 ) ILV 2025 Requirements Useful insights Applicable across industry sectors Transferrable 24 January 2017 4
Case study 1 First case study (2015): Textiles and Clothing 24 January 2017 5
Case study 2 Second case study (2016): Non-Ferrous Metals (NFM) Sizeable EU industrial sector Mixture of small and large companies Enough contrast with previous case Significance for material efficiency in the EU Threats from the global environment Specific interest from DG GROW
NFM Industrial Landscape Vision
NFM vision 2050 1 By 2050, the European non-ferrous metals manufacturing industry will be A valued and trusted world leader Delivering sustainable, innovative, and competitive solutions Enabling society to close resources loops Acting according to, and setting the bar for, the highest social, environmental and ethical standards Meeting evolving customer and societal needs Investing in Europe
NFM vision 2050 2 It will achieve this by Optimising the performance of its non-ferrous metals-based solutions Shifting to renewable energy sources Investing in research and innovation Collaborating with all important stakeholders Retaining and developing essential skills and know-how
From vision to actions The way towards the vision was addressed through 4 key challenges Trade Business integrity and skills Innovation Resources X 3 mini-scenarios Now, a quick overview of outcomes
Proposed actions INDUSTRY Innovation & Trade Differentiation through quality, recycling, ethical and environmental standards Cooperation with customers to better understand and meet endusers' needs Develop new markets New business models to improve resource efficiency
Proposed actions INDUSTRY Resources Get control of materials, become 'materials managers' Increase knowledge on materials and recycling Build long-term relationships with suppliers Drive shift in society toward renewable sources of energy Invest in refining capacity and energy efficiency
Proposed actions INDUSTRY Business Integrity & Skills Change perception of the sector (by potential employees and society at large) Partnerships with schools and universities for skills matching and upskilling current employees Transparency and traceability of sourcing
Proposed actions POLICY MAKERS Show leadership Develop predictable, consistent policies aligned with the vision Build good investment environment, invest in infrastructure Use public procurement, fund R&D, support innovation Trade Build global level playing field (anti-dumping, WTO negotiations) Open markets (e.g. bilateral agreements) Innovation Support new business models and development of new markets
Proposed actions POLICY MAKERS Resources Ambitious energy policy Remove barriers from waste policy, strengthen EU energy policy Use fiscal policy to support the circular economy Risk-based regulation Business integrity & skills Promote EU ethical and environmental standards globally. Ensure enforcement. Engage with education systems to ensure provision of relevant skills
Proposed actions OTHERS UNIVERSITIES R&D provide skills to future employees ASSOCIATIONS: facilitate standardisation and non-competitive platforms inform stakeholders educate policy-makers help information exchange support common innovation projects
Identified needs TECHNOLOGY NEEDS Traceability of materials (information management) Recycling, refining technologies Heat recovery, process optimisation Environmental Impact Assessment techniques Technologies to manage renewable energy New materials, including for 3D printing
Focus on innovation Innovation Looking at problems in a more systemic way Collaboration across and within sectors necessary Smart materials: Embedding intelligence for traceability Enabling design for disassembly Important role of SMEs Engaging with designers and architects Understanding end-consumer Policy: support not only initial phases of innovation
Thank you for your attention! Laurent Bontoux, PhD François Dessart, PhD European Commission DG Joint Research Centre EU Policy Lab laurent.bontoux@ec.europa.eu francois.dessart@ec.europa.eu 24 January 2017 19