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Welcome to ifeu

ifeu researches and advises on all important environmental and sustainability issues worldwide. With over 40 years of experience, it is one of the most important ecologically oriented research institutes in Germany. Our work is characterised by experience, independence, practical relevance and a goal-oriented approach. At present, ifeu has over 100 employees from the fields of natural sciences, engineering and social sciences at its sites in Heidelberg and Berlin.

ifeu News

Current data from the Federal Environment Agency on greenhouse gas emissions from transport show a significant shortfall from the target in 2023

On 15 March 2024, the Federal Environment Agency published the preliminary data on Germany's greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 in a press release. These form the basis for reporting and for the development of the Federal Government's climate protection emergency programmes in accordance with the National Climate Protection Act (KSG). The UBA found that a total of around 673 million tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHG) were emitted in Germany in 2023 - 76 million tonnes or 10.1 percent less than in 2022. However, the transport sector in particular needs to take action on climate protection.

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Projects

Environmental footprint of food and dishes in Germany

How are the production, transport, packaging or preparation of food affecting the environment? The new ifeu study "Environmental footprint of food and dishes in Germany" provides not only CO2…

Food-CO2-Calculator

Would you like to see the CO2 footprint of your favourite recipe? Or calculate different scenarios for your milk products? To assist you, ifeu has developed a user-friendly food calculator which is…

Climate Protection Guideline

The guide published in 1997 was thoroughly revised in terms of content and structure as a result of the brisk demand from municipalities throughout the Federal Republic of Germany. It thereby was…

ifeu- Podcast

Scientists from ifeu talk to editors from the Berlin communications agency Ahnen&Enkel about current research topics. Only available in German.

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Carbon Calculator

Calculate your personal CO2 footprint and optimise it for the future. ifeu has created the data basis for the UBA Carbon Calculator and is constantly developing it further.

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