Berlin Commits €13.8 Billion in Climate Pact for State-Owned Companies and Infrastructure

Berlin is embarking on an ambitious climate protection effort through collective investments by its state-owned enterprises. Twenty-two such companies plan to invest a combined €13.8 billion by 2030 in climate protection, complemented by an additional €2.3 billion provided by the city Senate. These investments are framed within the recently approved Climate Pact 2025-2030, aimed at achieving a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions as mandated by the Berlin Climate Protection and Energy Transition Act.

Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) emphasized the necessity of a consistent energy transition across multiple sectors to meet Berlin's climate goals, calling the targets "ambitious." Economics Senator Franziska Giffey (SPD) described the Climate Pact as "the largest joint climate action in Berlin's history," underscoring the significant financial investments required to modernize the city's energy supply and economy.

A notable component of the initiative is the focus on public infrastructure, particularly the Berliner Bäder-Betriebe swimming facilities. Interior and Sports Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) announced that the swimming pools will receive €204 million for climate-related projects. Of this, approximately €170 million is dedicated to renovating the pools, while about €18 million is designated for upgrading ventilation systems, installing solar absorbers for outdoor pools, and other modernization efforts.

Economics Senator Giffey highlighted that these measures are part of concrete steps various state enterprises are adopting to advance toward climate neutrality. The coordinated effort involving state-owned companies and additional Senate funding marks a comprehensive approach to Berlin's climate strategy, spanning energy, infrastructure, and public services.