Roadmap for a Future Comprehensive Raw Material Balance : Final Report

Abstract

SUMMARY Project Overview The goal of the present foresight policy project was to develop a roadmap for establishing a comprehensive raw material balance (RMB) in Austria. The establishment of a raw material accounting system was one of the central demands of the Austrian Master Plan Raw Materials 2030. Knowledge of the raw materials value chain and flows is essential for an effective and strategic raw materials policy. An RMB system aims to create a holistic view of national flows and stocks of selected raw materials. Security of supply of raw materials requires a comprehensive database that captures national production of primary and secondary raw materials, as well as imports and exports of raw materials in qualitative and quantitative terms. The implementation of an RMB system contributes to optimised long-term resource management in Austria and supports sustainable resource management. The project was funded by the European Commission's DG REFORM under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI). The BMF, Mineral Raw Materials Policy Department, is the contracting authority and beneficiary of the project. The project was carried out by AARC, TU Wien, E3 Modelling and Repuco Unternehmensberatung GmbH in close cooperation with DG REFORM.