DKarbonation is an initiative aimed at decarbonizing the industries located in the Dunkerque region, primarily steel and aluminium, and at promoting Dunkerque to attract new skills and investment.  

Industrial Ecosystem

Description

The Dunkerque region represents one of France's key industrial zones, and is responsible for a quarter of all emplyment in the Dunkerque area. The primary industries on site are steel and aluminium, alongside cement, chemicals, and oil and gas

Ecosystem metrics

• Emissions: 16 Mt CO2e GHG emitted annually (scope 1)

• GDP contribution: 3.8 billion USD contributed annually

• Jobs: 24,200

Project Activities and Assets

Description

Led by Ecosysteme D, the Dkarbonation initiative aims to provide a wide range of services for both the industrial area's teanants and the region: from implementating the road map for the energy, ecological and low-carbon transition of the region, to managing and coordinating stakeholders and projects and promoting Dunkerque to attract new skills and investment.  It also aims to implement new clean energy solutions and develop their respective value chains, such as such as hydrogen facilities and battery giga-factories. In addition, a key focus of the initiative is restoring local natural ecosystems and promoting the communities well-being.

Impact

• Jobs: 31,950 jobs total preserved and added by 2050