Climate policy 2030: German and European Perspectives

The energy policy framework up to 2030 is currently being discussed in Europe. The proposal for “2030 Framework” is based essentially on a binding greenhouse gas reduction target of -40% (basis 1990–2030). The share of renewable energies in the final energy consumption is set to be 27% by 2030. For energy efficiency, the Commission proposes an ambitious 30-% savings goal (the 2020 goal is 20%).

Furthermore, a structural reform of EU emission trading is planned, known as the “Market Stability Reserve” and a discussion is underway as to how...

Issue 2021-03

German clay brick and tile industry presents roadmap to climate neutrality by 2050

German masonry brick and roofing tile manufacturers are willing to do their bit, says Johannes Edmüller, member of the presidium of the Federal Association of the German Brick and Tile Industry,...

Issue 2015-01

European Council passes 2030 Climate and Energy Framework

In October 2014, the EU Council adopted the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework, the goals of which provide a framework for the climate and energy policies of the European Union through the year 2030....

Issue 2021-01

“Concerted effort to promote clay bricks and roofing tiles” Federal Association of the German Brick and Tile Industry reforms its structures

2020, the year of Covid-19, brought enormous economic, social and societal repercussions. Mr Jungk, Dr Frederichs, how would you sum up the year for the clay brick and tile industry? SJ: In 2020, the...

Issue 2021-01

Clay brick and tile industry resolutely tackling coming challenges

2020 may be over now, but this year will, however, stay with us for a long time. We havent got over the pandemic yet, behind the European economies a huge mountain of debt is building up and, not...

Issue 2021-03 We need greater tailwind and trust

German clay brick and tile industry draws up list of demands in runup to German federal election 2021

Just over five months until Germanys federal election, the German brick and tile industry is joining in on the debate about future industry and building policy. The dream of buying their own...