Today, Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) becomes Carbon Management Europe, further strengthening the organisation's impact after 20 years of advancing industrial carbon management across Europe. This change of name comes as the European Union moves forward on landmark legislation and regulatory frameworks that will shape the pace of deployment for decades to come.
The new name reflects the organisation's focus on industrial carbon management, aligns with European Commission terminology, and strengthens its ability to engage a broader range of stakeholders. Originally derived from "Zero Emissions Fossil Fuel Power Plants" and supported by the European Commission in 2006, the previous name no longer reflected the organisation's full scope, which now spans CO₂ capture, transport, storage, utilisation and carbon dioxide removal.
This transition comes at a crucial moment for Europe's climate policy and industrial carbon management. With the upcoming revision of the EU ETS and the development of the CO₂ market and infrastructure framework, the coming months will have a decisive impact on the deployment of industrial carbon management technologies. A clearer, more relevant identity positions Carbon Management Europe to contribute more effectively to these developments and raise awareness of industrial carbon management as a core pillar of climate neutrality.
Over the past two decades, our work has expanded across the full carbon management value chain. Carbon Management Europe reflects this reality and strengthens our ability to support deployment at scale.
– Eve Tamme, Chair, Carbon Management Europe (formerly ZEP)
Our name is changing, but our mission remains the same. As Carbon Management Europe, we have a clear, relevant identity to reflect our purpose and scope to continue carrying out our work and ensuring Europe reaches our climate ambition.
– Eadbhard Pernot, Secretary General, Carbon Management Europe (formerly ZEP)
The name change does not affect the organisation's mission, governance, or activities. Carbon Management Europe will continue to provide science-based advice to EU institutions and European governments on the deployment of industrial carbon management technologies to help achieve climate neutrality.
Alongside the transition, the organisation has launched a redesigned website and will host a summer reception in Brussels on 9 June 2026, bringing together stakeholders from across industry, policy, research, finance, and civil society.