… same time, the sea and adjacent coastal areas are of major economic importance. For example, the deep-sea fishing and fish-processing industries in coastal areas … oxygen) and associated impacts on species composition. What’s being done – some examples Effective adaptation to climate change is indispensable with regard to …

… of climate change pose new challenges for companies. Risks arise in that, for example, the supply of raw materials and intermediate products as well as the transport of goods can be impaired. Sales markets may change or shift. Opportunities can also …

… appliances. Many appliances are being replaced although they are still in good working order. It is also important that consumers use their appliances for a … burden on our environment than appliances with a longer service life. Take the example of washing machines: the energy demand and global warming potential during a …

… bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many … of this due to packaging for beverages, groceries and pet food. Although these goods represent only 12% of consumer spending, they comprise nearly 68% of private …

… risks from a corporate perspective? Physical climate risks for companies are, for example, possible damage to buildings. They result from climate hazards such as … reporting? ". Like a guidance, these recommendations describe how companies can practically proceed in order to meet the legal requirements of the taxonomy. The …

… cool in the summer as well as the implementation of ambitious building codes. Good practice examples of district heating and cooling as well as building air conditioning …

… consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and better information’ ((EU) 2024/825) therefore amends and complements … information that software updates may have a negative impact on the functioning of goods. to present a software update as necessary if it only serves to improve the …

… Agency (UBA) recommends alternative hard coatings and mechanical cleaning, for example with underwater brushes, or the use of alternative coatings with no … quality standards of the Surface Water Ordinance (OGewV), which describe good ecological condition of surface waters, at eleven per cent of official … is why it is appropriate to take measures to reduce water pollution here. A few examples from Scandinavia show how it can be done: Sweden allows only products with …

… and the German Environment Agency are awarding the prize for outstanding examples of ecodesign. It is Germany's highest distinction in this area and is … in the Service category made it to the final round. In addition to products with good ecodesign, innovative services are also key in the digital transformation and …

… There are already numerous innovative solutions on how this can be implemented, for example through special bait protection stations. Fish in our rivers may no longer … washed off. This requirement is not consistently implemented in current application practice in many cities and municipalities, according to the nationwide survey on …

… / Fotolia.com The EU might introduce an authorization scheme for imported goods such as clothing, sports gear and toys in the REACH Regulation, to aim at a … toxic substance … The EU might introduce an authorization scheme for imported goods such as clothing, sports gear and toys in the REACH Regulation, to aim at a …

… The requirement to register applies to all producers of (secondary) packaging of goods that typically accumulates as waste with end consumers, but it also affects … Recycling quotas have been raised considerably under the new Packaging Act. For example, the recycling quota for plastic packaging will be raised from the current …