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Energy and Environment

We have grouped together service offerings related to energy, circular economy, and other sustainability topics, as well as information on corresponding projects by the DIHK Service GmbH.

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Navigating through regulations: DIHK Eco-design Leaflet

What does the EU Eco-design Regulation mean for businesses – and are you affected? A DIHK leaflet from February 2026 provides an overview of obligations, deadlines, and opportunities concerning sustainable products and the digital product passport.

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EMAS Register – Information on Environmental Management

Businesses aiming to reduce harmful environmental impacts and environmental risks while enhancing their legal compliance are well-advised to implement an environmental management system. Find information about the "EMAS" register, the "Eco Management and Audit Scheme", here.

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DIHK Fact Sheets: Energy Topics Explained

Our fact sheets provide companies and the (specialist) interested public with concise, practical, and to-the-point information on key energy topics: customer installations, energy storage, distribution networks, electricity procurement and trading, and much more. Stay up to date.

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"Electronic Waste Management in Europe": German Chamber of Commerce and Industry updates guideline

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry lists the key regulations for 34 countries at a glance.

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Guide to the German Packaging Act

Deposit on all plastic bottles, increased use of recycled materials, and more: The revised German Packaging Act, which came into effect on July 3, 2021, introduced many new requirements. A DIHK guide from February 2022 outlines what businesses need to know.

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"Handling Packaging in Europe"

De minimis thresholds, reporting obligations, recycling quotas: In its publication "Handling Packaging in Europe," the DIHK outlines the regulations and specifics in 27 European countries.

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Checklist: Energy-efficient ICT in the Company

Are your computers energy guzzlers? Could your data management be optimised? What needs to be considered when procuring software? Decisions regarding information and communication technology (ICT) in companies hold enormous potential to save resources and energy costs. We have compiled some...

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Sustainability with and for Businesses

The DIHK Service GmbH is a key point of contact for German businesses regarding energy and environmental matters: various projects support the transition towards climate neutrality, promote biodiversity, train apprentices to become energy scouts, or assist 'GreenTech companies' in entering...

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