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Check the sustainability of chemicals easily online with ChemSelect

Press releases 07/07/2025

Various substances are available for a wide range of chemical applications. These substances can have very different effects on humans and the environment. ChemSelect is a freely available web application developed by Ökopol and Oeko-Institut on behalf of the German Federal Environment Agency. It helps users of chemicals, including product manufacturers, to assess the sustainability of their products and select good chemicals.
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First global carbon calculator for sport: OCEAN Sport CO2 Calculator empowers organisations to take climate action

Press releases 07/02/2025

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) proudly announce the launch of the OCEAN Sport CO2 Calculator – the first free of charge carbon calculator developed specifically for sport organisations that is available globally.
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Oxford Principles Set a New Integrity Benchmark for Using International Carbon Credits

Press releases 06/12/2025

Today’s release of the Oxford Principles for Responsible Engagement with Article 6 establishes an important integrity benchmark for using international carbon credits. “The principles complement the internationally agreed rules under the Paris Agreement and provide concrete guidance to countries and carbon market actors on how to engage with international carbon credits”, says Dr Lambert Schneider, Research Coordinator for International Climate Policy at Oeko-Institut and co-author of the document. The Principles are hosted by the University of Oxford, and authors include leading researchers in the field.
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AI at the expense of climate protection: energy requirements of data centres will double by 2030

Press releases 05/14/2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently experiencing rapid growth. This accompanied by rising energy requirements, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and higher water and resource consumption. On behalf of Greenpeace Germany, Oeko-Institut has analysed the environmental impact of artificial intelligence and prepared a trend analysis up to the year 2030. The report shows how AI can become more sustainable and formulates policy options for reducing its harmful environmental impact.

Energetische Sanierung lohnt sich bei Förderung

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Die Grafik zeigt die monatlichen Wärmekosten eines Einfamilienhauses je Quadratmeter Wohnfläche – mit und ohne energetische Sanierung. Sie vergleicht eine einfache Instandsetzung ohne Dämmung und mit neuer Erdgasheizung mit einer umfassenden Sanierung auf Effizienzhaus-70-Standard inklusive Luft-Wasser-Wärmepumpe.

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Umstieg auf Wärmepumpe lohnt sich bei Förderung

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Die Grafik zeigt die monatlichen Wärmekosten pro Quadratmeter Wohnfläche beim Wechsel von einer Erdgasheizung auf eine Luft-Wasser-Wärmepumpe in einem Einfamilienhaus. Berücksichtigt werden Investitionskosten, laufende Energiekosten, CO₂-Preis sowie verschiedene Förderstufen.

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Mieter*innen profitieren vom Umstieg auf Wärmepumpe

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Die Grafik zeigt die monatlichen Wärmekosten pro Quadratmeter Wohnfläche für Mieter*innen in einem Mehrfamilienhaus – im Vergleich zwischen einem neuen Erdgaskessel und dem Einbau einer Luft-Wasser-Wärmepumpe durch die Vermieter*in. Berücksichtigt werden neben Energie- und Wartungskosten auch die Umlage von CO₂-Kosten sowie die Mieterhöhung über die Modernisierungsumlage.

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