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Digitalisation and Climate Action

With the German economy undergoing a comprehensive transformation process, the Digitalisation and Climate Action Research Unit examines how companies operate in a market environment that is evolving in line with these structural changes.

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Firms are currently being impacted by two trends in particular: digital transformation and the government’s climate policy targets. Both necessitate adjustments to business processes which require capital investments. However, these trends also represent opportunities for companies to adapt their products and services, and even their business models, and to position themselves optimally for the future.

For this to happen, it is vital that the framework conditions are set such as to ensure a functioning competition, to facilitate the founding of successful start-ups, and to promote business development. Moreover, the work of our Research Unit is based on the conviction that Germany can only develop sustainably if climate protection is pursued efficiently, energy is generated in an affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly manner and enterprises enjoy access to the necessary resources. If this succeeds, companies in Germany will be able to take advantage of market opportunities and shape their future in an attractive business location.

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Andreas Fischer

Andreas Fischer

Economist for Energy and Climate Policy

Tel: +49 221 4981-402
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Malte Küper

Malte Küper

Researcher for Energy and Climate Policy

Tel: +49 221 4981-673 Malte Küper
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Sarah Lichtenthäler

Dr. Sarah Lichtenthäler

Economist for Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability

Tel: +49 221 4981-838
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Adriana Neligan

Dr. Adriana Neligan

Senior Economist for Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability

Tel: +49 30 27877-128 Adriana Neligan @a_neligan
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Thomas Puls

Thomas Puls

Senior Economist for Transport and Infrastructure

Tel: +49 221 4981-766
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Klaus-Heiner Röhl

Dr. Klaus-Heiner Röhl

Senior Economist for SME Policy and Regional Policy

Tel: +49 30 27877-103 Klaus-Heiner Röhl
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Christian Rusche

Dr. Christian Rusche

Senior Economist for Competition and Structural Change

Tel: +49 221 4981-412
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Thilo Schaefer

Dr. Thilo Schaefer

Head of Digitalisation and Climate Action Research Unit

Tel: +49 221 4981-791 Thilo Schaefer
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Marc Scheufen

Dr. Marc Scheufen

Senior Economist for the Economic Analysis of Law

Tel: +49 221 4981-742 @MarcScheufen
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Market Report of Circular Business Models in the Electronics Market in Germany
Expertise 8. October 2024

Market Report of Circular Business Models in the Electronics Market in Germany

Adriana Neligan / Lennart Bolwin / Circularity* / Deloitte* / Fraunhofer IZM* / Systemiq*

Electronic devices are essential in daily life, but their widespread use has led to environmental challenges. Circular business models—such as second-hand sales and rental services —are key to mitigating these effects by extending the useful life of a product or intensifying the usage.

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The automotive industry in 2024
IW-Report No. 38 22. September 2024

The automotive industry in 2024

Thomas Puls

Since the turn of the millennium, the epicenter of the global automotive industry has shifted to Asia. Virtually all growth has taken place in Asia and China in particular. In 2023, almost 60 percent of all motor vehicles were built in Asia and almost 50 percent were sold there.

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Crypto regulation in the EU
IW-Policy Paper No. 7 2. September 2024

Crypto regulation in the EU

Markus Demary / Vera Demary

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CO2 Regulation of Road Transport in Europe
Expertise 1. July 2024

Compendium 5.5: CO2 Regulation of Road Transport in Europe

Thomas Puls

With the Compendium CO2 Regulation in Europe, the IW has been providing the interested public with a comprehensive collection of data on the development of CO2 emissions from passenger car traffic in the European Union, as well as on the applicable regulatory framework, since 2015.

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The Potential and the Reality in German Companies
IW-Trends No. 2 14. June 2024

Data Utilisation and Data Sharing: The Potential and the Reality in German Companies

Dennis Bakalis / Jan Büchel

Companies that store their data extensively in digital form, process it in a structured manner and use it in a variety of ways can become particularly efficient members of the data economy.

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