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Climate Neutrality Toolkit for Industrial and Urban Peri-Urban Zones

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Imagine the outskirts of a city where factories and suburbs meet; these areas are often ignored in climate plans. This project treats these zones as giant outdoor laboratories to test new ways of moving people and powering industry. It creates a digital toolbox to help cities and businesses work together to cut pollution and energy waste.

By the numbers
59
targeted interventions
21
data-driven innovations in the toolkit
5
Transition Super Living Labs (TSLLs)
3
replicator sites
10
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Peri-urban areas often lack the governance and digital tools needed to transition to climate neutrality, leaving industrial zones and transport networks inefficient and polluting.

The solution

What was built

The ALTHEA Innovations Toolkit, consisting of 21 data-driven solutions for energy, mobility, and industrial sustainability.

Audience

Who needs this

Municipal urban plannersIndustrial plant operatorsRegional energy grid managersPublic transport authorities
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics and Transport
any
Target: Fleet operator or urban transit provider

If you are a fleet operator dealing with inefficient route planning in city outskirts — this project developed 21 data-driven innovations that optimize transportation networks. This allows for smoother movement and lower emissions across 5 transition labs.

Energy
enterprise
Target: Grid operator or renewable energy provider

If you are an energy provider dealing with unstable power loads in industrial zones — this project developed tools to decarbonize energy grids. These solutions help integrate green energy into the local power supply for 59 targeted interventions.

Manufacturing
mid-size
Target: Industrial plant manager

If you are a plant manager dealing with high pollution levels and strict regulations — this project developed a zero-pollution industry axis. This provides a path to industrial sustainability through the ALTHEA Innovations Toolkit.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of the toolkit?

Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost information provided for the ALTHEA Innovations Toolkit.

Can these solutions be scaled to other cities?

Yes, the project tests its methodology in 5 transition labs and 3 replicator sites across 10 countries to maximize its replicability potential.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the 21 innovations?

Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing terms for the innovations toolkit are not disclosed.

What regulations does this project address?

The project aligns with Climate City Contracts and Local Green Deals to help peri-urban areas reach climate neutrality.

What is the timeline for implementation?

The project runs from 2025-11-01 to 2028-10-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 18 industry partners (47% ratio) and 9 SMEs. The absence of universities and the presence of 16 'other' entities (likely regional governments) suggests a focus on deployment and governance rather than basic research.

How to reach the team

Contact REGIONE LOMBARDIA in Italy

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore the ALTHEA Innovations Toolkit for your region.

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