Climate management in companies : practical guide : guidance / by Jana Deurer, Vanessa Schindler, Sophie Lohmann, Catrice Christ, Oliver Lösch (IREES GmbH, Karlsruhe), Sofia Haas, Anna Gruber, Katharina Gruber, Anika Neitz-Regett, Leon Spanagel (FfE, Munich), David Kroll, Nicole Wäschke (GUTcert, Berlin) ; on behalf of the German Environment Agency ; edited by: Section I 1.5 Sustainable Companies and Administration, Sustainable Finance, Economic Evaluation - Dr Burkhard Huckestein

Abstract

The guide provides a practical overview of a systematic, transparent and credible climate management in companies. Through nine stages, it outlines the necessary tasks and steps companies can take to identify, control, monitor, communicate and improve their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. It is based on established international standards and takes into account the current legal and economic context in the EU and Germany. With numerous practical tips and best-practice examples, it provides clear and useful guidance, also applicable for small and medium-sized enterprises.