As we close 2024, EUMEPS stands stronger and more united than ever, leading the way in advancing the EPS industry’s role within Europe’s sustainability agenda. This year’s achievements—from groundbreaking advocacy initiatives to enhanced digital toolsand a unifying 30th Anniversary celebration—reflect not only our industry’s resilience but also its capacity for innovation and collective action.
Looking ahead to 2025, EUMEPS’s mission remains clear: to support its members, strengthen collaboration, and advance solutions that position EPS as a sustainable, circular material for Europe’s future. We will focus on:
- Driving regulatory engagement on key policies such as the PPWR, the EPBD, and the Green Claims Directive, ensuring EPS is recognised for its recyclability, circularity, and critical role in energy efficiency.·
- Accelerating digital transformation through new communication programmes that amplify our voice and strengthen member engagement.·
- Promoting collaboration through platforms like the European Insulation Platform, highlighting insulation as a central solution to achieving Europe’s energy transition goals.
Our success depends on unity, expertise, and the shared commitment of our members, partners, and stakeholders. Together, we will navigate the challenges ahead, embrace opportunities for growth, and continue to deliver solutions that are essential forachieving a climate-neutral, resource-efficient Europe.
As Jürgen Lang, our Director General, reminds us:
“The future is not black or white—it is with EPS. Together, we will build a future that balances sustainability, innovation, and economic progress.”
Thank you for your dedication, trust, and contributions throughout 2024. Together, we are shaping the future of EPS—an industry that is resilient, indispensable, and ready to meet Europe’sambitions for a sustainable tomorrow.
