Manufacture of Other Low Carbon Technologies
Manufacturing technologies not covered by activities 3.1 to 3.5 that demonstrably achieve substantial lifecycle GHG emission reductions.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation
The activity covers the manufacture of technologies not covered under activities 3.1 through 3.5 that enable substantial GHG emission reductions in other sectors of the economy. This includes equipment for carbon capture and storage, industrial heat pumps, high-efficiency electric motors (IE4 or IE5 class per IEC 60034-30-1), variable speed drives, smart grid components, district heating/cooling equipment, and advanced process control systems.
As an enabling activity, the manufactured technology must demonstrate substantial lifecycle GHG emission savings compared to the best performing alternative technology or product available on the market. The lifecycle GHG emission reduction must be verified through a lifecycle assessment conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/14044 and validated by an independent third party. The technology must show that it does not lead to lock-in of carbon-intensive processes.
Compliance with relevant harmonised product standards and EU Ecodesign requirements is mandatory. Products must carry CE marking and, where applicable, meet the highest available energy efficiency classes. BAT reference documents applicable to the specific manufacturing process must be followed.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation
A CRVA in accordance with Appendix A must be performed, covering physical climate hazards to the manufacturing site under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios.
DNSH: Climate Change Adaptation
Material physical climate risks must be identified and adaptation measures implemented. The assessment must cover chronic and acute hazards including temperature extremes, precipitation changes, and wind-related risks.
DNSH: Water and Marine Resources
The activity must comply with the Water Framework Directive. Water discharge and consumption from manufacturing processes must meet applicable BAT-AELs from the relevant BREF documents for the specific manufacturing sub-sector.
DNSH: Circular Economy
Products must be designed for longevity, repairability, and recyclability. Manufacturing waste must follow the waste hierarchy, with recycling rates for production scrap meeting or exceeding sector benchmarks. Critical raw materials must be recoverable at end of life.
DNSH: Pollution Prevention and Control
The activity must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) where applicable. Emissions must remain within BAT-AELs. Products must not contain SVHCs under REACH unless technically unavoidable, with a documented substitution roadmap.