Position paper on European industrial policy

In a joint position paper with BUND, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Natureplus, Germanwatch, NABU, WWF and Runder Tisch Reparatur, the DNR emphasizes the importance of a framework for climate-neutral energy as part of the European Green Deal.

The core demands of the environmental organizations include

1. resource-conserving circular economy at the center of a European industrial strategy

To this end

a) a European resource protection law;

b) the consistent implementation of circular economy principles; and

c) a sustainable product policy is necessary.

2. a financing model for industrial transformation

From the organizations' perspective, this requires

a) consistent implementation of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS);

b) the creation of green lead markets;

c) European climate protection agreements (Carbon Contracts for Difference, CCfDs);

d) the integration of the European electricity market; and

e) the mobilization of private investment.

3) The promotion of corporate transformation and climate-friendly employment

This requires the consistent implementation of binding transition plans as well as jobs and further training that contribute to climate protection.