European Environment Agency recognises Alcanena leather centre for gas emissions monitoring expertise

The Leather Industries Technology Centre (CTIC) in Alcanena, Santarém district, has been designated by the European Environment Agency for its skills in monitoring gas emissions. This qualifies it to support European environmental policy, from collecting and analysing industrial emissions data to harmonising measurement methods. The designation is part of the Eionet network's thematic-centre process. It does not bring projects, funding or teams automatically, but is a requirement for bidding for agency contracts in the 2027-2030 cycle. The centre, founded in the early 1990s and now with 23 staff, aims to become a national and European reference in circular economy and sustainable transition by 2030.