Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) aims to foster networks among members and build new value chains to replace fossil carbon by biomass, CO2 utilisation and recycling.

Founded in September 2020, the initiative addresses the core problem of climate change, which is largely related to extracting and using additional carbon from the ground. It was launched by the Nova-Institute, the board members of 11 pioneer companies. It is jointly directed by all members, for example through participation in thematic working groups. This facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experiences and allows members to bring their own proposals to the table, to address matters that concern them the most, and discuss them in the community.

Since its launch, the initiative has been busy raising awareness and reaching out to industry, policy and the public. Besides creating a webpage with comprehensive information and press releases on current policy issues such as the European Green Deal, the RCI regularly holds public webinars to address questions around renewable carbon.