The European Copper Institute (ECI) is the leading advocate for the copper industry in Europe. Through a team of policy, industry and scientific experts, ECI uses data-driven research and scientific thinking to support copper’s role in achieving the EU’s policy goals.
Based in Brussels, ECI acts as the European arm of the International Copper Association(ICA). As such, ECI advocates for copper’s crucial role in the energy transition, electromobility, and the building or renovation of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. ECI employs methodologies based on scientific data for chemicals management, as well as other highly regulated fields, in the context of the EU zero-pollution action plan. In addition, ECI serves as the secretariat of the REACH Copper Consortium, which provides a coordinated answer to the EU requirements on chemicals registration, evaluation and authorization.
ECI also participates in several alliances and associations like Metals for Buildings, the Electrification Alliance and Eurométaux to increase its share of voice in the Brussels policy arena.
ECI’s advocacy goals are achieved through close collaboration with member companies and downstream partners, such as fabricators. Through interactions with policy makers and regulatory authorities, ECI supports markets for copper and ensures fair legislation.
Achievements by Member Companies
November 7, 2019
Peak Performance – Boliden’s Aitik Mine Teams with Metso to Boost Production
With aging projects a fast-growing problem for top copper miners, enhancing productivity and increasing efficiency are real challenges. International Copper Association (ICA) members are pioneering strategies to extract this prized…
Latest Resources for Europe
Waste Water Heat Recovery System Infographic
ECI’s CEO Bernard Respaut shares his views on how copper can help Europe electrify and decarbonise.
Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Member of European Parliament, Bulgaria
Latest News
EU Industrial Emissions Directive
The European copper industry is actively working to reduce carbon emissions. Through the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), the industry has tracked and reduced its operational impact on the environment.
ECI supports the objectives of the IED and has actively contributed to the development of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference document for the nonferrous metals sector.
REACH Copper Consortium
The REACH Copper Consortium is a voluntary initiative managed by the European Copper Institute. The Consortium represents a membership of 32 companies (representing multiple affiliates) involved in the mining, smelting, refining and recycling of copper.
Regional Office Information
European Copper Institute
Avenue de Tervueren, 168 b-10
1150 Brussels
Belgium
Management Assistant: Frosina Velkovska
Phone: +32 2 777 7070
Email: frosina.velkovska@copperalliance.org
Who is who?
Bernard Respaut
Chief Executive, ECI
Anna-Maria Karjalainen
Director
Clean Energy Transition
Hans De Keulenaer
Knowledge Management Director
Clean Energy Transition
Quentin de Hults
EU Director
Green & Healthy Buildings
Stijn Baken
Senior EU Scientific Advisor
Material Stewardship
Wendy Wellens
REACH & EU Regulatory Affairs Manager
Material Stewardship
Symeon Christofyllidis
EU Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Material Stewardship
Diego García Carvajal
EU Manager
Clean Energy Transition
Fernando Nuno
Manager
Clean Energy Transition
Mukund Bhagwat
Strategic Advisor
Clean Energy Transition
Robert Pintér
Manager
Green & Healthy Buildings
Diedert Debusscher
Portfolio Manager
Clean Energy Transition and Green & Healthy Buildings
Olivier Tissot
Manager
Green & Healthy Buildings
Frosina Velkovska
Management Assistant
Follow us
