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  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … socially responsible manner and that regions that are particularly affected receive targeted support. Press release No. 26/2023 | 03.08.2023 The consequences of the … economy. Decarbonising the economy is essential if we are to meet climate change targets and play our part in preventing dangerous⁠ climate change ⁠ beyond the …

  • DzU article from 17.11.2025 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    Indicator: Raw material footprint

    A graph shows the primary raw material consumption per capita for 2000 to 2022. It is divided according to different types of materials. After an initial increase, the raw material footprint has fallen again to its original level in recent years.

    … consumption. So far German and European policies have not set a quantitative target for raw material consumption. However, experts and the German Environment … guiding principle. A raw material footprint of 6-8 tons is considered an ambitious target value. Methodology The indicator is composed of domestic raw material … consumption. So far German and European policies have not set a quantitative target for raw material consumption. However, experts and the German Environment …

  • DzU article from 06.10.2025 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    Indicator: Amount of waste – municipal waste

    A graph shows the amount of municipal waste from 2010 to 2023. During this period the amount decreased from 49.2 million tonnes to 48.9 million tonnes.

    … fluctuates only slightly over time. In 2023 it stood at 48.9 million tonnes. The target of environmental policy is the avoidance of waste generation. This target has not been achieved for the municipal waste. To reduce resource … fluctuates only slightly over time. In 2023 it stood at 48.9 million tonnes. The target of environmental policy is the avoidance of waste generation. This target has …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

    … Air Quality Directive entered into force. Under this directive, stricter limit and target values will be legally binding across Europe starting in 2030. For PM2.5, the … will be lowered from 25 to 10 µg/m³ (annual average), corresponding to the interim target 4 of the WHO recommendations. Methodology For this indicator, data from the … Air Quality Directive entered into force. Under this directive, stricter limit and target values will be legally binding across Europe starting in 2030. For PM2.5, the …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … situation, for example through information and education campaigns as well as targeted advice to policyholders. In addition to information campaigns, flexible … its activities with the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement, in order to mitigate climate-related risks …

  • Cover from 12.09.2024

    CCE - Manual

    Titelbild Publication

    … dynamic modelling) to assess recovery and risk of future damage on specific targets including biodiversity in a context of climate change; determine and … dynamic modelling) to assess recovery and risk of future damage on specific targets including biodiversity in a context of climate change; determine and …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … will be lifted. This substantial relief goes hand in hand with meeting climate targets and helps create a level playing field for the German and European … industry against unfair competition. Thus, the reform clearly demonstrates that targeted simplifications and effective ⁠ climate protection ⁠ can go hand in hand.” …