A guide of the German Environment Agency (⁠UBA⁠) supports public administrations being a role model of climate protection. To this end, it presents nine stages on the path to greenhouse gas neutral administration. For each stage, it describes the steps and challenges and provides practical recommendations for all relevant issues. Furthermore, the guide contains methodological, organizational and practical information as well as best practice examples and checklists. Though it aims primarily at public authorities, it is also highly relevant for all companies that claim greenhouse gas neutrality beyond greenwashing.