The circular economy is seen as the central solution in the fight against the global waste problem and dwindling raw materials. But how can it be implemented and what is important?
Climate-neutral production is a challenge along the entire value chain and occupies many companies. For this reason, the VDMA has now published a practical guide for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
Numerous directives and ordinances regulate in detail which substances are to be avoided or reported. But the requirements are complex and often difficult to implement in practice.
Fewer power outages: The Federal Network Agency has published figures for supply interruptions in Germany in 2019
The use of hydrogen offers enormous potential on the way to defossilization and climate neutrality. At the same time, new value chains are emerging with hydrogen and power-to-X.
The German federal government examines the extent to which companies based in Germany comply with their human rights due diligence obligations. Decisions on further legal steps are dependent on this.
Wind energy is seen as a key player in the energy transition and the green economic recovery after COVID-19, but the political framework is holding back German suppliers.
Interview with Peter Lökös, Vice President Sales at Rovema, about sustainable packaging solutions, whose range Rovema has been consistently expanding for years.
Energy efficiency is not only a mandatory prerequisite for the energy turnaround planned throughout the EU, but also an important driver of innovation and a benchmark for future competitiveness.
The Building Energy Act GEG, which has been in force since November 2020, does not seem sufficiently ambitious with regard to the defined climate targets. Where do we go from here?
Sustainability has long been considered a decisive factor in global competition. This makes it all the more important to have a clear strategy for implementing current sustainability requirements.
With the Blue Competence initiative, the VDMA promotes the development and implementation of sustainable solutions in plant and mechanical engineering. Ecology, economy and social action go hand in hand.
"Closing the loop" is the motto of the EU Commission's comprehensive circular economy package. It aims to do much more than just save a little bit of resources and recycle a little bit more.
Green Deal: The VDMA European Office takes a look at some of the planned measures and their potential impact on the mechanical engineering sector.
The EU's Taxonomy Regulation makes it more difficult for mechanical and plant engineering companies to access financing for the development of energy-efficient technologies of the future - but it also offers opportunities.
The German federal government examines the extent to which companies based in Germany comply with their human rights due diligence obligations. Decisions on further legal steps are dependent on this.
Since the beginning of 2021, importers of conflict minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from risk areas into the EU are subject to mandatory due diligence requirements.
The directive obliges certain companies in the EU to disclose non-financial aspects in or in addition to their annual report. This directive is currently under revision until 2021.
The most important things at a glance
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Where can I find information on product-related environmental requirements outside the EU?
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Where can I find information on the topic of "sustainable packaging" including current laws and regulations?
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Where in the VDMA can I find direct support on the topic of managing sustainable customer requirements?
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