The Italian industrial transition could fall short without adequate funding. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has highlighted that investments in industrial plants should reach an average of 30 billion euros within the period 2026-2030, rising to 58 billion euros by the end of the decade. However, the gap between needs and available funds does not include all investments in infrastructure, from electric networks to hydrogen and carbon dioxide transportation.

The analysis by the European Commission, commissioned by the EEA, has shown that industrial emissions of sulfur oxides have decreased by 80%, nitrogen oxides by 58%, and particulate matter by 76%. However, these improved results depend on factors such as energy efficiency, the contraction of certain activities, and changes in the economic structure, more than on the substitution of more emission-intensive production technologies. The transition towards a greener society has led to a significant increase in the costs of decarbonization, which could exceed 340 billion euros by 2050 if adequate financing is not obtained.

This problem is not only about building new industrial plants but also ensuring their operation at competitive costs. The necessary investments for financing this transformation could be around 80 billion euros within the 2030 timeframe, increasing gradually to 250 billion euros by 2040 and 340 billion euros by 2050. The problem is not just about building new industrial plants, but ensuring their operation at competitive costs.

Finally, the Italian industrial transition could fall short without funding if adequate financing is not obtained to finance the decarbonization. This problem should be addressed urgently to avoid further environmental and economic disasters.