Many ESG funds promise more than they deliver. They have invested in companies that make their money with fossil fuels – and want to expand their business, as a new study shows. The new ESMA guidelines hardly change this.
By Carsten Hübner
Hydrogen plays a decisive role in the transformation of the economy and autonomous energy generation. Kerstin Andreae (BDEW) and Bernd Weber (Epico) expect the new German government to show maximum commitment to a European alliance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Over 10,000 scientists urge the next German government in an open letter to make a clear commitment to climate action.
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The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.
By Alexandra Endres
The German chemical industry faces a "task of the century": The path to net zero emissions requires large investments and low-carbon substitute raw materials are in short supply and compete with other sectors, as two new studies show. However, the Federation of German Industries also sees opportunities in the climate transition.
By Nico Beckert
Current legislation will increase the demand for SAFs in the coming years. Read about how much money is needed for this in Table.Briefings.
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According to official figures, the traffic light coalition has a positive climate balance: The statutory emission reductions of 65% will probably be achieved by 2030. However, for the 2040 and 2045 targets, a new government will have to make a lot of changes, especially in the areas of transport and buildings.
By Bernhard Pötter
The new German government must not simply fall behind previous plans when it comes to climate targets. This is the conclusion of a comprehensive legal opinion commissioned by the CDU/CSU-affiliated Climate Union.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Progress is being made worldwide in decarbonizing the building sector. Read in Table.Briefings why this is not enough to achieve the climate targets.
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The new special fund for infrastructure is to provide EUR 100 billion for climate action. If Germany is to achieve its climate targets, the public sector will have to invest a lot more money. The areas where the need is greatest and why the EUR 500 billion special fund can still help to close the funding gap.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
