The carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain demands major investment and skilled expertise, from building infrastructure to safe operations. But the payoff could be huge: a fully developed CO₂ market in Europe could generate €60–133 billion in economic value and create 40,000–90,000 high-quality jobs (estimates from 2023). These roles, spanning capture, transport, and storage, offer a vital opportunity for regions historically reliant on fossil fuels. By reskilling workers and attracting new industries, CCS can turn economic challenges into sustainable growth, ensuring no community is left behind in the transition to net-zero. Beside reskilling worker and workforces, CCS can contribute to keeping existing jobs in Europe’s hardest to decarbonise industries such as lime, cement and aluminium in Europe. The pathway to decarbonise Europe’s continent is set – and CCS is the only way for sectors with process emissions to remain competitive also in the future.