Welcome to ifeu

ifeu conducts research and provides a worldwide consultancy service in relation to all major environmental and sustainability issues. With more than 40 years of experience, ifeu is one of the most important ecological research institutes in Germany. Our work is characterised by experience and independence combined with a practical and target-based approach. ifeu currently employs 80 staff with a background in natural sciences, engineering and social sciences at its sites in Heidelberg and Berlin.

This month's number

More than 25.000

Over the past ten years, the National Climate Initiative has supported more than 25.000 projects with around 790 million euros.

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ifeu on its way to a nearly zero energy building

The ifeu building will be refurbished, incorporating various innovations.
For more information in German, click here.

News

This month's number

13 indicators

to measure environmental hazard potential (EHPs) at sites where abiotic raw materials are extracted have been identified by scientists from ifeu, Öko-Institut and Projekt-Consult. The indicators form a closed assessment concept that can be applied on the basis of measurement instructions.

You can find more information here.

ifeu on its way to a nearly zero energy building

The ifeu building will be refurbished, incorporating various innovations.
For more information in German, click here.

The institute

The Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg GmbH – ifeu for short – was established in 1978 by scientists and researchers at the University of Heidelberg.

Team

ifeu has more than 80 employees.

How we see ourselves

ifeu undertakes transdisciplinary research and provides a target-based consultancy service in response to urgent sustainability issues.

Our Projects

You can find out more about all ifeu projects here.