Our publications

A collection of our English position papers and publications. Please note that we renamed our foundation in 2021 from Stiftung 2° to Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft.

Position paper with demands for the new EU Commission

The EU must stay committed to implementing the European Green Deal. To this end, we call on the new EU Commission to swiftly establish the political framework that provides companies with a business case to pursue sustainable transformation.

IRA and the net-zero race: How the EU industrial policy should respond From Ambition to Action.

(23.03.2023) This study by the consultancy firm Deloitte provides an analysis of the Green Deal Industrial Plan in the wake of the race to net-zero and in particular the challenge posed by the US’ Inflation Reduction Act.

Three recommendations on how to build a successful international green hydrogen market

(02.11.2022) Based on a discussion with key stakeholders from civil society, industry, politics, and think tanks, organized by Germanwatch and Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft, we outline three main recommendations to speed up a successful green hydrogen market.

COP 27: Ambitions, Action and Solidarity

The 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) will take place from 6. – 18. November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Under the presidency’s motto “Together for Implementation”, the global community is negotiating raising the ambition of national climate targets (“NDCs”), dealing with climate-related Loss and Damage and climate financing.

What companies can do now to decarbonize

(14.06.2022) A new study by Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft and sustainability consultancy Better Earth shows that climate protection is shaping the strategic decisions of companies to a large extent and is increasingly becoming a measure of success for CEOs.

An Implementation Programme for Climate Neutrality. Now.

(11.10.2021) In their business statement, 69 companies from all key sectors of the economy - including many large companies from all sectors of the German economy - are calling on the new German government to set up an implementation offensive for climate neutrality within the first 100 days.

Climate Neutrality 2050: What Industry Needs From Policymakers Now

(22.02.2021) Active climate policy is a prerequisite for German industry to remain competitive, invest in Germany as a business location and become climate-neutral. This report summarizes twelve recommendations for action for policymakers that were drawn up by an exchange with 17 industrial companies, the 2° Foundation, Agora Energiewende and Roland Berger.

For a climate neutral economy ‘made in Europe’: Working together to re-launch Europe, now!

(08.10.2020) Ahead of the EU Council Summit on October 15-16, 2020, Foundation 2° publishes a position paper on the upcoming course to be set in EU climate policy. The paper was developed on the basis of a dialogue with renowned German companies from numerous important industries.

A Strong Climate Stimulus Programme for Industry

(02.06.2020) Shortly before the German government presents an economic stimulus package, Foundation 2° publishes a position paper based on a dialogue with well-known industrial companies.

A Pact to Accelerate the Expansion of Renewable Energies. Now.

(28.02.2022) In view of the Russian crisis, the Foundation KlimaWirtschaft has published a paper with measures to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies and strengthen security of supply.