German Sustainable Development Strategy

Pledged to adopt time-bound commitments to procure low-emission steel, cement, and concrete. In May 2024, Germany released a document "Lead markets for climate-friendly raw materials" that defined thresholds for low carbon and near zero steel and cement. Germany already has an "Assessment System for Sustainable Building" which will be developed further to support low embodied-carbon buildings. Currently the silver standard is requied. LCA has already been in place for over 10 years. Federal procurements only accounted for 12% of all public procurements in the country.

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