On 24 September, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with alinnea, the climate action think tank of its member IE University, is organising the event “Climate Transition and Competitiveness: Spanish Companies in the European Industrial Agenda”.

The climate transition has become a key pillar of Europe’s competitiveness agenda. Through initiatives such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Union is linking decarbonisation, industrial policy and economic resilience to strengthen its position in the global economy.

This agenda is driving new measures to accelerate investment in low-carbon technologies, foster industrial innovation and improve access to financing. In this context, climate action is increasingly regarded not only as an environmental imperative, but also as a key driver of business competitiveness and economic growth.

During the event, the main findings of the study Climate Action in Spanish Companies will be presented. This is the first study conducted in Spain to assess the impact of corporate climate initiatives on competitiveness, including among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The session will also provide a forum for a practical discussion on how businesses can leverage European funding opportunities and the evolving industrial policy framework to strengthen their competitive advantage in the new European industrial landscape.

The event will be held in English at the Chamber’s offices (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor, 1210 Brussels).