Dr. Hartmut Stahl

Final Report

Concept and Feasibility Study for a "Climate Neutral" UEFA EURO 2024

In the wake of Germany's successful qualification to host the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 20241), the focus on more climate action is addressed by the EURO 2024 sustainability action plan titled "United by Football. In the heart of Europe"  (DFB 2018). The joint ESR (eve

Selected recommendations for action to minimise carbon footprints at major sports events

Climate Action for Sustainable Major Sports Events

The present document "Climate Action for Sustainable Major Sports Events" represents the annex volume to the "Concept and Feasibility Study for a ‘Climate Neutral’ Staging of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2024)" final report. This annex  volume contains selected re

Final report

Assessment of options to improve particular aspects of the EU regulatory framework on batteries

The general aim of this final report for the project “Assessment of options to improve particular aspects of the EU Regulatory Framework on Batteries” is to support the European Commission in the preparation of their Impact Assessment for a new regulatory framework for batteries in the EU. This

In the Spotlight

Sustainability in sport: Fair play for the environment

Major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup are a very effective means of conveying a message to a global public. Firstly, these major events always attract substantial media coverage and reach a very large audience. Secondly, they enable information to be communicated on

Under the Framework contract on economic analysis of environmental and resource efficiency policies ENV.F.1./FRA/2014/0063

Study in support of evaluation of the Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators - Final Report

This evaluation study assesses whether Directive 2006/66/EC adequately addresses and implements the Directive’s objectives and whether the Directive’s legal requirements at the EU level and their implementation at the Member State level support the general objectives of EU environmental policy.

3D Printing – Risks and Opportunities

Goods manufactured with 3D printers can save resources in the production process and can reduce warehousing, transport costs and packaging. However, at the same time, the materials used are currently still restricted mainly to plastics and metals, and there is a danger that resource savings are canc