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  • Newsletter from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.12.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2018

    … climate and ensuring clean air important for both people and the environment – it also pays. After all, damage to the environment and human health is expensive. You … Costs, the UBA has presented updated cost rates. Accordingly, one tonne of CO2, for example, causes damage to the value of 180 Euros. Extrapolated in terms of … greenhouse gases with a climate impact of approximately 177.1 million tonnes of CO2 (CO2-equivalents). Facts like this and many more are available in the latest …

  • Press release 08/2020 from 18.02.2020 | Last changed: 28.02.2020

    German environmental industry remains strong

    Windräder bei Nacht

    German environmental industry remains strong But global market position at risk – … This is how companies can stay on the leading edge of international competition also in the future. Ambitious environmental and climate policy that creates planning … price incentives to realize market-ready environmental solutions. In addition to CO2 pricing, we also need to design the tax and charging system in a more climate …

  • Press release 7/2015 from 13.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA for more incentives for environmental management in companies

    The European Commissioner for Environment Potočnik hands a certificate to Burkhard Huckestein from the UBA.

    UBA for more incentives for environmental management in companies Federal … environmental protection. Not only does this strengthen our credibility, we also gain practical experience in that area." The Federal Environment Agency … 70 percent of staff use public transport, cycle or walk to work) and to reduce the CO2 emissions of its automobile fleet from 73 tonnes per year now to 70 tonnes by …

  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … German diet is a strain on the climate Slight rise in CO2 emissions from private motor vehicles Less meat consumption contributes to … Maria Krautzberger said, "We will only be able to achieve our climate protection goals if we reconsider our consumer habits in earnest. That means our well-loved … in 2015 was some 37 percent higher than the year before. Sales of e-bikes are also increasing, with more than 2.1 million now owned in German households. Another …

  • Newsletter from 31.07.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 4/2025

    … UBA - No.: 4/2025 No.: 4/2025 | 31.07.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Water Soil / Land Agriculture Sustainability / … requirements and their impact Aviation contributes approximately 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. When non-CO2 effects are taken into account, its overall climate impact is even higher. To …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize Municipalities … and foundations can apply. From 2022, cities, municipalities and districts will also be able to submit their innovative projects for the first time. The application … the prize in May 2022. The Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) and the co2online consulting company provide support in the evaluation of the projects. In …

  • Press release 20/2025 from 26.05.2025 | Last changed: 28.05.2025

    German agencies classify TFA as toxic substance

    Das Bild zeigt eine Pflanzenschutzspritze, die übers Feld fährt.

    … of some pesticides Source: Adobe Stock / Kara The Federal Office for Chemicals (BfC) at the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) is the competent authority in Germany for the European chemicals regulation, REACH, and the CLP Regulation on the classification and labelling of … for Risk Assessment (BfR), the BfC has submitted a dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in accordance with the CLP Regulation to harmonise the hazard …

  • Press release 14/2022 from 10.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Economizing during the energy crisis

    Eine Gasflamme

    … much less dependent on fuel imports from Russia. Managing the energy crisis will also require long-term investment in infrastructure, but citizens can take immediate … for hot water and space heating in the cities of Berlin and Hamburg. Mr Messner also called upon hotels, the restaurant industry and other business enterprises to … Source: UBA Download image (191.45 kB) Next Previous Links Energiespar-Ratgeber von CO2-Online UBA-Umwelttipp: Heizen & Raumtemperatur Duschrechner der …

  • News from 01.02.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting faces major changes

    skyscrapers with glass facades, in which trees reflect

    … the German Environment Agency (UBA) - is currently developing first drafts. Proposals for the standard setter to support meaningful reporting on environmental matters … experts. Major changes in the sustainability reporting landscape are currently also occurring at the international level. On November 3 rd 2021, the International … management reporting sustainable corporate governance sustainable finance CO2 neutrality … About 500 German undertakings are obliged to include …

  • Press release 35/2025 from 02.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    First auctions in the national emissions trading system

    Rush hour traffic

    First auctions in the national emissions trading system Auctions within the price … pave the way for the new European Emissions Trading System for fuels (EU ETS 2) CO2 pricing in the buildings and transport sectors is central to achieving the climate goals Source: ARTENS / Fotolia.com In 2026, emission allowances in the national …

  • Press release 14/2024 from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 16.09.2024

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022 However, the … set by the Climate Protection Act The transport sector has failed to meet its CO2-reduction targets Source: Westend61 / Getty Images In the second year of the … in 2022 as Russia’s war against Ukraine drove up prices. Mild weather conditions also contributed to the decline. There has been for example a significant decline of …

  • Press release 07/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 16.06.2021

    Germany's greenhouse gas emissions down 8.7 percent in 2020

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … made in all sectors, especially in the energy industry. However, the available data also shows that around one third of the reductions is a reflection of the … smaller part of the reduction, around 2 million tonnes, can be attributed to lower CO2 emissions from new passenger cars, partly due to the increase in new … waste sector remains below the annual emission quantity of nine million tonnes of CO2 equivalents stipulated in the Climate Protection Act. The trend is essentially …