25 representatives of the major players of the European thermal industry signed the Decarb Heat Industry Pledge, committing thus to align their business development plans with the vision of a 100% carbon emission-free heating and cooling sector by 2050. This vision was also supported by nearly 50 other organisations and individuals, including Brussels Minister Céline Fremault and H.R.H Prince Laurent of Belgium.

Dominique Ristori, Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, who attended the event, said:

“Heating and cooling will play a key role in the energy transition and in meeting the Energy Union objectives of a secure, sustainable and competitive energy for all consumers. To achieve these objectives successfully, it is important to mobilise the heat industry and ensure that it works together with policy makers. This is precisely what Decarb Heat is doing. I therefore strongly support this initiative and address all my wishes of success to the signatories”.