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EMISSIONS: 94% of German Firms Cut Emissions, But Investment Still Lags

EMISSIONS

An EIB survey reveals that 94% of German companies have taken steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while 80% have invested in energy efficiency, the EIB said.

  • The steps taken by German firms include waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation, as reported in the latest EIB Group survey.
  • However, investments by German enterprises are currently 5% below pre-Covid levels, with regulatory concerns, financial access barriers, and uncertainty highlighted as significant challenges.
  • The EIB also saw similar emissions initiatives by firms in Romania, Austria, Luxembourg, Estonia and Slovenia
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An EIB survey reveals that 94% of German companies have taken steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while 80% have invested in energy efficiency, the EIB said.

  • The steps taken by German firms include waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation, as reported in the latest EIB Group survey.
  • However, investments by German enterprises are currently 5% below pre-Covid levels, with regulatory concerns, financial access barriers, and uncertainty highlighted as significant challenges.
  • The EIB also saw similar emissions initiatives by firms in Romania, Austria, Luxembourg, Estonia and Slovenia