Final Report - European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel (EHSCP)

This report summarises the activities of the European Hydrogen Sustainability & Circularity Panel (EHS&CP) during its first twelve months of operation, from February 2024 to February 2025. It outlines the panel’s key findings, including the evaluation of Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (JU)-funded projects, and highlights critical gaps in how sustainability and circularity (S&C) are addressed - particularly around environmental, circularity, and social dimensions. The report also presents strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening S&C integration across hydrogen projects, funding frameworks, and governance structures. 

As the EU scales up hydrogen deployment under ambitious climate and energy targets, the EHS&CP’s work offers a timely roadmap to ensure the sector’s alignment with sustainability and circular economy goals.