Sustainability and environment
Germany and its partners are working to ensure sustainable global development – with an eye on society, business and the environment.
Insight
Responsible action
In its sustainability strategy, Germany aligns its approach with the 2030 Agenda and other guiding principles set by the United Nations. Numerous national initiatives contribute to its successful implementation.
Facts and figures
304,400 people employed in renewable energies
A total of around 700,000 people work in Germany’s energy industry.
9 % more power from renewable energies
This means that in 2019 Germany generated 19.5 billion kWh more power from renewable sources than in 2018.
35 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
(1990 – 2019) In 2019 alone, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 6.3 %.
12 % fall in primary energy consumption
(1990 – 2019) Primary energy consumption has been falling in Germany since the start of the 1990s.
1.85 million km of power lines
More than 80 percent of these run under the ground, while around 324,000 km are overhead power lines.
Background
A green future
Germany is committed to protecting the environment and biodiversity. At the same time, through its energy transition strategy the country is tapping ecological and economic opportunities.
