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Latest Press releases
Welcome Jan Peter Schemmel
Oeko-Institut: Jan Peter Schemmel is the Institute’s new Chief Executive Officer
On 1 October 2019 Jan Peter Schemmel became the Oeko-Institut’s new Chief Executive Officer, based at its Berlin office. A political scientist, he was… more
Allowing long-term repairs
IFA Berlin: 8 recommendations for electronic products with long lifespans
Using products for longer reduces pressure on the environment and the climate. In collaboration with the Centre for Consumer Research and Sustainable… more
CO2 price for transport and building sector
Getting climate protection on track: How socially balanced CO2 pricing works
A joint study by Agora Verkehrswende, Agora Energiewende, the Oeko-Institut and the Freie Universität Berlin shows how a CO2 price of 50 euros per ton… more
Goodbye to Michael Sailer
Oeko-Institut: CEO Michael Sailer retires
Our Chief Executive Officer Michael Sailer retires on 1 August 2019 after 39 years at the Oeko-Institut. During these four decades, he made a major… more
Necessary criteria for the sustainable production of PtX
PtX needs sustainability rules: additional renewable power is key to protecting the climate
Fuels produced from electricity – known as power-to-X (PtX) – are not necessarily sustainable or climate-friendly. They have a positive climate… more
A secure raw materials supply for German cell manufacturing
Lithium-ion batteries: Global resource demand and recycling potential until 2050
In 2050, 80 per cent of all newly registered passenger cars on the road worldwide could be powered by alternative drivetrains, with the figure even… more
Archive press releases
The Oeko-Institut regularly informs the media about the findings and results of its research. more
Background information
Here you will get background information on key research areas of Oeko-Institut. more
Infographics
Here you can find the latest infographics from our projects. All graphs and diagrams have a CC license and can…
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Images
Here you can find images of the Executive Board and our offices. To download a printable version of an image, please click on the relevant thumbnail image. more