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DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

Press release 21/2015 from 05.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Online debate: How can we adopt a resource-conserving lifestyle?

… and policies." Germany's Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess), launched in 2012, made it one of the first nations to agree on guiding principles and approaches …

News from 18.11.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Mixed picture of the state of the environment in Germany

Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

… are among Europe's leaders in recycling: 70 per cent of all waste was recycled (2012 data). But it is not enough merely to collect as many reusable materials as …

Press release 40/2022 from 28.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

Jury announces nominees for winner of German Ecodesign Award 2022

photo of the jury in front of a building

… have awarded the German Ecodesign Award for outstanding work in ecodesign since 2012 Award entries are accepted in the four categories Product, Service, Concept and …

Press release 01/2021 from 18.01.2021 | Last changed: 25.01.2021

Round ten of the German Federal Ecodesign Award – 2021 call for entries starts today

… the International Design Center Berlin, has promoted sustainable consumption since 2012. Since then, an expert committee has evaluated more than 2,500 contest entries …

Press release 20/12 from 31.05.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

Scope of information about chemicals improved

… legislation entered into force on 1 June 2007. Press release No. 20/12 | 31.05.2012 Five years onward the achievements to date can be seen as a success. Jochen …

Press release 48/12 from 12.12.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

Taking a very close look at industrial enterprises

… pollution and reports about waste volumes.” Press release No. 48/12 | 12.12.2012 The information is provided by nearly 5,000 enterprises which are subject to …

Press release 37/10 from 21.06.2010 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

Unadulterated swimming fun

… bathing water profiles for every bathing area available to the general public by 2012 at the latest, either through notice boards or via Internet. They must also …

DzU article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

Indicator: Environmentally friendly consumption

A graph shows the market shares of products with official eco-labelling. Between 2012 and 2022 this figure rose from 3.6 % to 12.2 %. In 2020 there was a significant increase from 7.9 % to 12.0 %. The target for 2030 is 34 % market share.

Press release 31/2016 from 11.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

More than beautiful: Jurors select nominees for German Federal Ecodesign Award 2016

group photo: 10 men and women in front of a building with the writing "Kunstgewerbemuseum"

… Environment Agency have awarded the Federal Ecodesign Award every year since 2012 with the cooperation of the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ). The prize …

Press release 36/2025 from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 17.10.2025

Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly

… important to them when traveling – a figure that has continuously increased since 2012. The share of bookings for travel offers with sustainability labelling nearly …

Press release 43/2015 from 27.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Blue Angel Prize 2015 distinguishes companies serving as role models of environmental and climate protection

… for the benefit of man and the environment." Blue Angel Prize Every year since 2012 the prize has been awarded to companies which support the cause of the Blue …