Tag: Carbon leakage
How does Germany save its industry from the electricity price shock?
Ulrike Malmendier and Michael Niese The economy is critical of an industrial electricity price, the industry representative demands affordable electricity as quickly as possible. (Photo: Imago, Getty, PR) Berlin The…
Energy crisis: The fallacy of the economists
Trimet aluminum smelter The energy-intensive industry is facing major challenges. The high level of energy prices in Germany cannot be offset by increasing efficiency alone. (Photo: ddp images/dapd/David Hecker) The…
Scholz’ climate club idea blocked by China for the time being
Berlin The idea is impressively simple and Olaf Scholz received a lot of praise for it when he propagated it almost exactly a year ago: as many countries as possible…
Scholz’ climate club idea blocked by China for the time being
Berlin The idea is impressively simple and Olaf Scholz received a lot of praise for it when he propagated it almost exactly a year ago: as many countries as possible…
CO2 border adjustment – Steel industry fears migration
Berlin The CO2 border adjustment is at the top of the agenda at the meeting of EU economics ministers on Tuesday. The aim is “to arrive at a general approach…
Interview with Robert Habeck: “We have to prevent emigration”
Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) expects massive economic consequences in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. If “Russia escalates the conflict further, the European Union will…
Habeck approaches the steel industry
Blast furnace tapping at Thyssen-Krupp in Duisburg The conventional blast furnace route no longer has a chance in the long run. When it comes to switching to climate-friendly processes, the…
Energy-intensive industries call for a radical cut
Thyssen Krupp Steel Works in Duisburg Energy-intensive companies in particular are being put under pressure by the high electricity prices. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The energy-intensive industry fights for lower electricity…
Robert Habeck’s ambitious climate plans need an efficiency check
Robert Habeck wants speed in the expansion of renewable energies Robert Habeck only has this chance: What he is not tackling now can no longer succeed in this legislative period…
When the very existence of entire industries is jeopardized
Iron foundry Wherever products are manufactured using the energy-intensive use of high temperatures, companies are under pressure. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The yeast industry in Germany is not a dazzling high-tech…
The EU climate policy makes steel more expensive
Berlin A CO2 border adjustment for steel would burden the metalworking industry and increase the risk of companies relocating to non-European countries. This is the result of a study by…
The industry is disappointed with the decisions of COP 26
Berlin When Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis AG, is supposed to evaluate the results of the world climate summit, he first tries to find a conciliatory tone. The intensive international…
Climate protection in industry needs political support
Blast furnace tapping The classic blast furnace route in steel production no longer has a future; companies have to invest in new processes. (Photo: imago images / photothek) Berlin The…
The economy demands a remedy from politics
Berlin For weeks, companies have been struggling with the persistently high electricity and gas prices. When looking for solutions, they rely on rapid political support. The “dramatic rise” in prices…
Climate policy: The 860 billion euro plan for Germany’s climate goals
If Germany wants to achieve its climate goals by 2030, the country must invest an additional 100 billion euros annually. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still needs…
Climate neutrality by 2030: More money, more speed, more wind turbines – industry demands 860 billion euro package for climate protection
If Germany wants to become climate neutral by 2030, this will cost an additional 100 billion euros in investments every year. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still…
Climate neutrality by 2030: “Climate policy is not enough in any sector” – industry sees a need for investment of 860 billion euros
If Germany wants to become climate neutral by 2030, this will cost an additional 100 billion euros in investments every year. A study by BDI and BCG shows what still…