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Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

New Study: Can Packaging Waste Be Taxed Away?

High costs for businesses, municipalities, and consumers, but only minor ecological benefits: A study commissioned by the DIHK and other associations reveals the true impacts of municipal packaging taxes.

Date of publication 06.08.2026
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Impulse Papers Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

The EU Regulation on Deforestation: What Companies Can Expect

Since the enactment of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in 2023, there have been significant developments. Most recently, in July 2026, the EU Commission postponed the application of the EUDR and further clarified the scope of products and the informational system. An overview.

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Reaction Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Proposals by the European Commission pave a more realistic path to climate neutrality

Peter Adrian on the reform of the European Emissions Trading System

Date of publication 17.07.2026
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Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Guidance and Implementation Support for Company Climate Protection

The Climate Protection Network for Companies has relaunched and expanded its digital exchange platform, emphasizing enhanced networking opportunities among member companies, comprehensive guidance, and practical support for implementation in businesses.

Date of publication 14.07.2026
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In Focus Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

European Emissions Trading Reform

With the European Emissions Trading, the EU Commission aims to reform an effective climate policy instrument. To unleash its steering effects, several key approaches are required. In a new policy paper, the DIHK outlines what to consider in the reform.

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Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Young Professionals Advance Energy and Resource Efficiency in Companies

Rising prices for fossil fuels, volatile raw material markets, and the goal of climate neutrality: These are the challenges that the Energy Scouts and Energy Scouts from Germany and Europe address with specific measures in their daily operations. The top teams were honoured in Berlin on 12 June.

Date of publication 12.06.2026
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Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

DIHK Building Conference: "Diversity in the building sector requires flexible, open technology solutions"

The federal government must design the heating transition holistically and affordably.

Date of publication 28.05.2026
Press Release Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

DIHK: Federal Government undermines its own Circular Economy Strategy

On the opening day of IFAT, the world's largest trade fair for environmental technology, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) is urging the Federal Government to accelerate the expansion of the circular economy and not further delay the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS).

Date of publication 03.05.2026
Event Announcement Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Building Sector Awakening: Climate Neutral. Economical. Future-Oriented.

  • 28.05.2026
  • Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft
    Breite Straße 29
    10178 Berlin
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In Focus Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Europe's Circular Economy Realigned — How Businesses Can Contribute

The European Commission is currently working on the "Circular Economy Act" (CEA) to realign and enhance the circular economy in Europe. A draft law has yet to be presented, giving businesses the chance to contribute their practical experiences to the design now.

Event Announcement Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Webinar series on the EU Packaging Regulation

  • 05.03.2026
Position Statement Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

DIHK Statement on Implementing the Right to Repair

When implementing EU requirements regarding the "Right to Repair" from Directive (EU) 2024/1799 into German law, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) advocates for maintaining a reasonable cost-benefit balance. Otherwise, businesses may be overburdened with excessive and legally...

Date of publication 13.02.2026
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Impulse Papers Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

What is crucial for a competitive circular economy in Europe

Reliable framework conditions, less bureaucracy, a functioning internal market for secondary raw materials, and more: In ten key principles, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) outlines how the 'Circular Economy Act' can strengthen Europe's circular economy without compromising...

Position Statement Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

DIHK Statement on the "EU Environmental Omnibus"

At the end of 2025, the European Commission provided details on the "EU Environmental Omnibus," which aims to simplify and modernise central environmental regulations. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) acknowledges some of the industry's demands, but significant aspects still...

Date of publication 02.02.2026
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In Focus Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Resilient Supply of Raw Materials: Strategies for the Future

Geopolitical tensions and export restrictions from supplier countries threaten Germany's raw material supply. It is now essential to strengthen international raw material partnerships, promote domestic mining, expand circular economy efforts, and establish innovative financing models.