Why Europe may have to accept a 'sovereignty premium' for climate tech

From left: Christopher Steinau (Lightrock), Torben Schreiter (Extantia), Rebecka Löthman Rydå (Norrsken Evolve), Danijel Višević (World Fund). Credit: Siôn Lawrence-Geschwindt for Impact Loop
2 Dec 2025
15:59
As Europe races to secure homegrown batteries, fuels, and materials, some investors say buyers may have to pay a "sovereignty premium" to break reliance on foreign supply chains.

"European society needs to make a fundamental decision," Torben Schreiter, partner at Extantia, tells Impact Loop.

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