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Rapid electrification of the EU's fleet of company cars could create 344,000 additional jobs and €18 billion in extra investment in Europe's economy and automotive industry by 2030, a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested.
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Transitioning to electric company cars could generate 344,000 EU jobs by 2030

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Rapid electrification of the EU’s fleet of company cars could create 344,000 additional jobs and €18 billion in extra investment…

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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion over the next two decades or so if it is to achieve its goal of climate neutrality by 2045, a new report by KfW in association with Prognos has found.
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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion to achieve climate neutrality by 2045

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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion over the next two decades or so if it is to achieve its…

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Borussia Dortmund reports progress on climate targets in 2025/26 Sustainability Statement
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Borussia Dortmund reports progress on climate targets in 2025/26 Sustainability Statement

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German football giant Borussia Dortmund has described responsibility as an ‘essential part of [its] DNA’ in its 2025/26 Sustainability Statement,…

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A captivating view of the Berlin TV Tower framed by trees during a beautiful sunset in Germany.
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German economy faces €25 billion in lost output from this summer’s heat wave

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Germany is set to face as much as €25 billion in lost output from the 2026 heat wave, a new…

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Bioenergy firm Verbio has reported a 18.5% increase in revenue in its 2025/26 financial year, to €1.87 billion, up from €1.58 billion.
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Bioenergy firm Verbio sees revenue up 18.5% in 2025/26 financial year

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Bioenergy firm Verbio has reported a 18.5% increase in revenue in its 2025/26 financial year, to €1.87 billion, up from…

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The biogas sector is being held back from two key structural constraints – high costs and feedstock limitations – a new report has suggested.
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High costs and feedstock limitations holding back biogas sector

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The biogas sector is being held back by two key structural constraints – high costs and feedstock limitations – a new…

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Germany's electricity sector is on the cusp of 'transformative change', as renewable capacity expands, coal and nuclear power are phased out, and policy reforms kick into gear, according to a new report by GlobalData.
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Germany on the verge of ‘transformative change’ in electricity sector

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Germany’s electricity sector is on the cusp of ‘transformative change’, as renewable capacity expands, coal and nuclear power are phased…

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German consumers are placing greater emphasis on price, range, battery reliability and warranty coverage when selecting an electric vehicle to purchase, a new study by Bearing Point has found.
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Price, range and battery performance shape German consumers’ EV choices

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German consumers are placing greater emphasis on price, range, battery reliability and warranty coverage when selecting an electric vehicle to…

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While the majority (80%) of Germans state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures has waned, a new report by Bertelsmann Stiftung and the Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ (RIFS) has found.
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Majority of Germans still favour ambitious climate action, although support is declining

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While the majority (80%) of consumers in Germany state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures…

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SMA Solar Technology AG, also known as SMA Group, has reported €65.9 million in EBITDA, before one-time effects, in the first half of its financial year, up from €50.3 million the previous year.
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Solar energy firm SMA Group sees profits increase in first half

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SMA Solar Technology AG, also known as SMA Group, has reported €65.9 million in EBITDA, before one-time effects, in the…

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