Professional, Scientific & Technical
Engineering, research, and consultancy services supporting climate science and sustainable technology development.
Professional, scientific, and technical activities in the EU Taxonomy recognise the enabling role of knowledge-intensive services in the green transition. This sector covers research, engineering, and consultancy activities that directly support emissions reduction and climate adaptation across the economy.
Activities include close-to-market research and development of low-carbon technologies, engineering services for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and technical consultancy for climate risk assessment and adaptation planning. These are classified as enabling activities because they provide the expertise that other sectors need to achieve Taxonomy alignment.
The technical screening criteria require demonstrable links between professional services and measurable environmental outcomes. Research must target technologies with significant emission reduction potential, engineering must deliver solutions that meet or exceed Taxonomy thresholds for the relevant sector, and adaptation consultancy must apply best-available climate science to infrastructure and building resilience assessments.
Economic Activities
Close to Market Research, Development and Innovation
EnablingApplied research and innovation activities that develop technologies, processes or products directly enabling substantial GHG emission reductions or climate adaptation.
Research, Development and Innovation for Direct Air Capture of CO2
EnablingResearch and development of technologies for capturing CO2 directly from ambient air for permanent storage or utilisation.
Professional Services Related to Energy Performance of Buildings
EnablingEngineering and technical consultancy services that enable improved energy performance of buildings through audits, certification and design optimisation.