The Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA) is a key pillar of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, set for adoption in late 2025. Its mission: to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s energy-intensive industries—such as steel, cement, and chemicals—while boosting competitiveness and cutting emissions.
What the act delivers
- Fast-track permitting for green infrastructure projects
- Support for strategic decarbonisation clusters and industrial hubs
- Creation of lead markets for low-carbon products through:
- Eco-labelling
- Green public procurement criteria
Financial measures
- Launch of a €100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank
- Expanded support from the Innovation Fund
- Tailored state-aid frameworks to enable national-level support
Strategic alignment
The IDAA brings together permitting, investment, and industrial policy under one umbrella—ensuring Europe can:
- Achieve climate neutrality
- Maintain global industrial leadership
- Drive innovation in clean manufacturing