Call to Set a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target of at least 90% by 2040

The EU should set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040. This is not only a critical milestone on the path to climate neutrality, it’s also a powerful driver of the EU’s competitiveness, economic growth, energy security and resilience.

By accelerating the clean energy transition and improving energy efficiency, this target will directly support the EU’s strategy to strengthen energy security for both citizens and businesses, while stimulating the investments and innovations needed for a competitive and prosperous future.

We’re proud to stand with over 150 leading businesses and investors calling on EU policymakers to set a bold, clear course that empowers business action and long-term growth.

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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.

Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.

Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s  competitiveness.

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It takes two to tango

As Bertrand Piccard aptly put it during the last Energy Efficiency Day, “Energy efficiency and renewables are the two legs on which we must walk to achieve a sustainable future.” This dual approach is essential for the EU’s energy and climate policy, perfectly aligning with the European Alliance to Save Energy’s (EU-ASE) advocacy for a sustainable, energy-efficient Europe.

According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report, global electricity demand surged by 4.3% in 2024, driven by record temperatures, electrification, and digitalisation. This increase highlights the urgent need for enhanced energy efficiency and a robust expansion of renewable energy sources to meet growing demands sustainably.

Energy efficiency plays a crucial role in mitigating energy consumption and reducing emissions. By using less energy to perform the same tasks, we can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions from both direct fossil fuel combustion and indirect electricity generation. Investments in energy-efficient technologies can lower operational costs for businesses, making them more competitive in the global market. For households, energy efficiency means lower utility bills and improved comfort.

On a broader scale, energy efficiency can stimulate economic growth by creating jobs in the energy sector and related industries. Key events like the 10th International Energy Agency Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Brussels this June and the Summit on the Future of Energy Security hosted by the UK government in London at the end of April can offer a great platform to elaborate the new energy efficiency objectives.

The importance of a continuous and structured dialogue between European and national institutions with business leaders cannot be overstated. The energy efficiency industrial ecosystem significantly contributes to the European economy, with notable impacts on annual turnover, employment, and patent ownership. This ongoing communication is crucial for aligning policies, sharing best practices, unlock financial resources and fostering innovation.

 

Mario Giordano
Head of Global Public and Government Affairs  
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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.

Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.

Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s  competitiveness.

Read the full Activity Report here

EU-ASE at the High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue

 

On 20 May, the High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue brought together policymakers and industry leaders to reaffirm energy efficiency as a key pillar of Europe’s path to energy security, affordability and industrial competitiveness.

Commissioner Jørgensen highlighted the urgency of reducing energy dependency and stressed that energy efficiency delivers fast with short payback. Improving efficiency is not just about climate, it is about innovation, competitiveness and security.

 

 

Special thanks to our members Adèle Naudy-Chambaud from Schneider Electric and Mark Leverton from Knauf Insulation for their contributions, emphasizing the need for a system-wide approach, a clear and stable policy and regulatory framework, increased digitalization and closing funding gaps to ensure continuous improvements in a long term perspective.

Energy efficiency must be embedded in every policy, investment, and industrial strategy moving forward. We remain committed to working with the European Commission and all stakeholders, including industry, financing institutions and civil society organizations, to structure and continue this important dialogue in the next months.

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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.

Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.

Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s  competitiveness.

Read the full Activity Report here

Gender Equality Index 2024

Education and training are essential for gender equality and for everyone’s ability to adapt to labour market changes fuelled by the green and digital transitions. Tertiary education is vital for good quality job opportunities, while lifelong learning enhances social mobility and helps women and men in all their diversity to adapt to workplace transformation. The domain of knowledge is marked by
women slightly surpassing men in both educational attainment and participation in adult learning.

Persistent gender segregation in education – with women significantly outnumbering men in studying education, health and welfare, and humanities and the arts – remains a major challenge.

EU policy developments in the domain of knowledge focus on bringing more women into STEM study fields and on upskilling and reskilling to enable citizens and the economy to adapt to the twin transitions.  The digital education action plan is a key enabler of the European education area and aims to make better use of digital technology for teaching and learning and to develop relevant digital skills and competencies for digital transformation.

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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.

Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.

Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s  competitiveness.

Read the full Activity Report here

EU-ASE’s 2024 in Review

2024 was a year of action for EU-ASE, strengthening the role of energy efficiency as a key driver of competitiveness, energy security and decarbonisation in Europe.

Through high-level advocacy, strategic publications, impactful events and digital outreach, we worked to ensure that energy efficiency remains at the heart of EU policymaking. From shaping the Clean Industrial Deal and influencing climate targets to hosting the third edition of European Energy Efficiency Day, our efforts have helped reinforce energy system efficiency as a key priority for Europe’s future.

The 2024 Activity Report showcases our engagement with EU institutions to shape energy efficiency policies, the publications and position papers that contributed to the energy efficiency agenda and the events and speaking engagements that amplified industry and policymaker dialogue.

As we move into 2025, we remain committed to advancing a sustainable, competitive and energy-efficient Europe.

Read the full report here.

 

 

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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.

Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.

Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s  competitiveness.

Read the full Activity Report here