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Economy | Consumption

The Implementation of the EU Textile Strategy

Terminology and definitions as a basis for the derivation of possible ecodesign requirements

In connection with the planned implementation of the EU Textile Strategy, the aim of the project was to identify relevant terms relating to aspects of the material efficiency of clothing textiles and, if necessary, to specify them. These terms are to be used as a basis for the derivation of possible Ecodesign requirements.read more

Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Cost allocation and incentive mechanisms for environmental, climate protection and resource conservation along global supply chains - Roadmaps for the implementation of sustainable supply chain management approaches and instruments

This report presents exemplary roadmaps for the implementation of sustainable supply chain management practices in the cotton-garment, coffee, iron ore-steel and tin-solder supply chains. The roadmaps can assist companies in the sector and other stakeholders in advancing the environmental performance of suppliers and sub-suppliers primarily through incentives and cooperation. Each roadmap includes...read more

Climate | Energy, Soil | Land, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Funding climate-friendly soil management

Appropriate policy instruments and limits of market-based approaches

This report assesses how results-based and action-based funding approaches should be used to promote climate-friendly soil management in Europe to deliver climate mitigation and support the agriculture sector’s transition to a net-zero future. It identifies considerable potential but also significant challenges of promoting climate-friendly soil management measures with these funding approaches. A...read more

Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Identifying and supporting vulnerable households in light of rising fossil energy costs

Rising energy prices, poor energy performance of buildings and low incomes can leave households unable to meet their energy needs, adequately heat their homes or pay their energy bills. These households are referred to as energy poor or vulnerable households. However, a standardised definition and robust indicators of energy poverty are currently lacking in Germany. This study therefore addresses...read more

Climate | Energy, Soil | Land, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Analysis of ten selected crediting methodologies for climate-friendly soil management

Annex to the final report “Funding climate-friendly soil management: Appropriate policy instruments and limits of market-based approaches”

This report is an Annex to the report „Funding climate-friendly soil management: Appropriate policy instruments and limits of market-based approaches“ which constitutes the final report of the research project “Nature-based solutions for climate protection: market-based instruments to support climate-friendly soil management” (FKZ 3721 42 502 0). It presents the detailed assessment of ten creditin...read more

Chemicals, Water

Contaminants in water resources: Prioritization and recommendations for conducting a “cold” biodegradation simulation test according to OECD TG 309

The threat posed to drinking water resources by persistent and mobile substances has been recognized for decades. However, for many contaminants, some of which have been detected in drinking water resources for decades, there is still no conclusive assessment of their intrinsic biodegradability in the aquatic environment by the responsible companies. The recommendations are intended to make it eas...read more

Chemicals, Economy | Consumption, Health

Toxicological basic data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for five substances

The subject of this project was the preparation of substance reports for five substances relevant for building products emissions. For these substances, the toxicological data basis were compiled and evaluated, and EU-LCI values were proposed. The EU-LCI values allow the harmonisation of the health assessment of building products emissions throughout Europe. The EU-LCI Working Group is currently d...read more

Climate | Energy

Development of combustion installations under the EU ETS

Overview and country-level analysis of electricity generation between 2005 and 2019

The generation of electricity and heat is the largest single activity covered by the EU Emissions Trad-ing System (EU ETS). This report provides an in-depth analysis of the electricity sector since the EU ETS was introduced in 2005. It allows key drivers behind the development in capacities, generation levels and emissions to be identified. It thereby provides key information from past development...read more