Klimaschutz und Wirtschaft: Ifo: Unternehmen zögern bei Investitionen fürs Klima
Trotz wachsender klimapolitischer Anforderungen erhöhen Deutschlands Konzerne ihren Anteil für Klimaschutzinvestitionen kaum. Was hinter der Zurückhaltung stecken könnte.
A recent survey by the Ifo Institute reveals that German companies plan to only slightly increase their investment in climate protection measures in the coming years. In 2025, companies expected to allocate an average of 9.3% of their investments to climate protection measures within their own operations. This figure is projected to rise to 10.6% in 2026 and remain at 10.5% in 2027.
Ifo researcher Gerome Wolf expressed concern, stating that there is no significant increase in climate-friendly investments during a period when such investments are crucial for achieving international and national emission targets. The survey, based on the Ifo Economic Survey from May 2026, noted variations across different industries.
Service providers plan to allocate the highest percentage of their investments to climate protection with 12.2% in 2026. Following them are the construction sector with 10.5%, manufacturing with 8.8%, and retail with 8.5%. The construction industry is the only one planning to increase its share again in 2027 (11.2%). The reasons for this cautious approach to climate investment are not explicitly clear according to the survey.
Ifo suggests that companies might be prioritizing other matters due to reduced competitiveness and escalating geopolitical risks on export markets. Additionally, economic policy uncertainty surrounding carbon pricing is cited as a factor.
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