… for these elements and emphasize that their interconnection is crucial for a good report. Reported actions should enable readers to understand target achievement … Avoid greenwashing regarding corporate greenhouse gas neutrality Current reporting practice on corporate greenhouse gas neutrality is lacking transparency. The …

… presentations and talks at the symposium concurred. "Local governments can lead by example in environmentally and nature-friendly land management", continued Ms … and erosion are reduced. Undesirable growth on the other hand can be prevented by good design of pathways and open areas. For land areas that must be kept entirely …

… of building materials can significantly reduce environmental damage costs. For example, the use of recycled steel reduces the environmental damage costs per tonne … 3.1“ result in the following: the application of 1 kg of nitrogen in agricultural practice results in roughly estimated environmental damage costs of 6.30 euros, and … of approx. 11.5 billion euros in Germany alone. Professor Messner said, “All these examples point to the significant dimension of the damage caused by environmental …

… combustion of fossil energy sources. Energy is largely used in the production of goods. This explains the important role the manufacturing sector plays in resolving … combustion of fossil energy sources. Energy is largely used in the production of goods. This explains the important role the manufacturing sector plays in resolving …

… of drinking water against "mobile" contaminants Drinking water in Germany is "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com "Mobile" chemicals are what the UBA is calling … substances pose a critical challenge to water purification. To degrade them, for example by UV radiation or ozonation, or filtering (by activated carbon or membrane …

… to federal infrastructure, such as railways, trunk roads and federal waterways, for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. … the stability of the ground and can thus trigger landslides or slope slides, for example, which can damage the transport infrastructure and lead to accidents. … to federal infrastructure, such as railways, trunk roads and federal waterways, for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. …

… loss. Companies from various regions of the world will present their current practices and opportunities. Conference website / Registration UBA background paper …