… The food retailing sector is taking action to promote environmental protection. Examples include store organic brands, a larger selection of vegetarian and vegan … 22 areas of activity, 43 indicators and 112 sub-indicators each on a scale of 1 (no practice) to 5 (best practice). The average mark given to each company is between … by not offering products that are particularly harmful to the environment, such as goods that are shipped by air. Not enough is being done in the area of advertising …

… tonnes per capita and year UBA recommends a reduction of VAT on resource-efficient goods and services By international comparison Germany has a very high level of raw … efficient products through a reduced VAT rate. The EU has already approved this practice for repair services of products such as bicycles or clothing but …

… led to draught restrictions having to be imposed on inland shipping. As a result, goods transport on the Rhine was for a long time possible only to a limited extent, … chains and the flow of goods stop functioning smoothly. What’s being done – some examples As far as companies in the field of trade and industry are concerned, it is …

… against CopeCart GmbH Online coaching: UBA has taken action against unfair business practices Source: kasto / stock.adobe.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) has …

… issue is no longer ‘just’ to safeguard the forest’s condition, growing capacity and good structure but its conservation in general. It has become a challenge to … forest fire prevention and control by means of data. What’s being done – some examples Given that forests are very long-lived ecosystems, forestry managers need …

… no more than one million tonnes. It can be done – if we start finally complying in practice with the regulations already in force on air pollution control, climate … further efforts are needed to reduce nitrogen emissions are necessary to achieve good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, …

… Sustainable supply chain management, step by step Best practice guide helps companies strengthen sustainability and transparency in supply … into their supply chains. It explains step by step and with the aid of practical examples how companies can create transparency in their supply chains; identify, …

… are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods and services, conceptual work, also by students. Creativity knows no bounds … as being durable and recyclable. The German Ecodesign Award is on the lookout for examples that do just that.” Entries go through a number of processes involving a …

… for creating landscape and biotope structures in keeping with the concept of ‘good’ adaptation to climate change. At the same time, the agricultural sector with … are apt to counteract any adverse impacts from heat. What’s being done – some examples Agriculture provides numerous possibilities for responding to climate … Likewise, the funding of ecological farming can support adaptation, as eco-farming practices include diversified plant cultivation systems, diverse crop rotation and …

… cooperate cross-border and internationally in Natech risk management and exchange examples of good practice in Natech risk management. Accordingly, a record with international good …

… Operators of e-marketplaces must step up action against illegal imports E-commerce: Goods from third countries do not always comply with European regulations Source: …