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  • Press release 05/2012 from 31.01.2012 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    Future made in Germany: Germany's growth is becoming increasingly sustainable

    … proof of the shaping force of policy on the road to sustainable, resource-efficient economic activities and lifestyles: "The innovative strength of the environmental … remain the driving force behind this dynamic development. Even during the global economic crisis, production of goods in this sector increased despite the general …

  • Press release 29/2021 from 17.06.2021 | Last changed: 23.07.2021

    European emissions trading: emissions from Germany’s installations down by 33% since start of 3rd trading period in 2013

    Industrieanlagen

    … 2020). The decrease in emissions is largely due to cuts in the energy sector. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a fall in emissions from … 2020). The decrease in emissions is largely due to cuts in the energy sector. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a fall in emissions from …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … plant nutrients bound to them, are lost with it. In agriculture, this can lead to economic damage and, in the long term, to a decline in site productivity. At the … are yield losses as well as a lower quality of the harvested products and thus economic damage. The same applies to forestry and silviculture. A lack of water is …

  • Cover from 28.09.2020

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Agenda

    … 13:35 - 14:30 Panel II: Implementation of SPP Thomas Solbach, Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy Benjamin Bongardt, City of Berlin Emma Borjesson, City of Malmö … 13:35 - 14:30 Panel II: Implementation of SPP Thomas Solbach, Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy Benjamin Bongardt, City of Berlin Emma Borjesson, City of Malmö …

  • Press release 20/08 from 31.03.2008 | Last changed: 04.04.2017

    Brominated flame retardants: guardian angels with a bad streak?

    … flame retardants. Use of these alternatives is both technically and economically feasible. A new background paper published by UBA presents the key … flame retardants. Use of these alternatives is both technically and economically feasible. A new background paper published by UBA presents the key …

  • DzU article from 27.05.2025 | Last changed: 30.05.2025

    Indicator: Global environmental footprint of consumption

    A graph shows the global environmental footprint of household consumption, represented by the indicator’s energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and raw material use. The indicators show the environmental footprint generated by the consumption activities of private households in Germany and abroad.

    … households are calculated from a number of different sources in the environmental economic accounts by the Federal Statistical Office using environmentally extended … households are calculated from a number of different sources in the environmental economic accounts by the Federal Statistical Office using environmentally extended …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by renewable energies

    A graph shows the trend for greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the use of renewables for power, heat and transport. 28 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were avoided in 1990, and 259 million tonnes in 2024.

    … renewables to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental importance All economic processes involve the use of energy. Currently fossil fuels such as coal, … expand the share of renewables to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. … All economic processes involve the use of energy. Currently fossil fuels such as coal, …

  • DzU article from 30.04.2025 | Last changed: 30.04.2025

    Indicator: Final energy consumption

    A graph shows the final energy consumption from 2008 to 2023. The trend is slightly downward, but fluctuates from year to year due to the influence of the weather. The EnEfG target for the years 2030 is also shown.

    … environmental policy strives to reduce (final) energy consumption. This also makes economic sense, as lower energy consumption also means lower energy costs. Assessing … environmental policy strives to reduce (final) energy consumption. This also makes economic sense, as lower energy consumption also means lower energy costs. … Between …

  • Press release 28/2025 from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Boom despite crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory

    Two people standing on a wind turbine.

    … sector continues on growth trajectory Environmental goods and services present economic opportunities in times of crisis The German GreenTech sector is growing … the German economy. Focusing on environmentally friendly products is a recipe for economic success. That is why an ambitious ⁠ climate ⁠ and environmental policy is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … in the endeavour to be more provident in the use of land resources. The weaker economic development and economic crises such as the banking crisis, combined with changes in demographics, …