Berlin's State-Owned Companies Commit €13.8 Billion to Climate Protection by 2030

Berlin's 22 state-owned companies are set to invest around €13.8 billion in climate protection and emission reduction efforts by 2030, supported by an additional €2.3 billion funding from the Berlin Senate. This ambitious investment plan was formalized through the recently approved Climate Pact 2025-2030, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 70% within the next five years.

Regierende Bürgermeister Kai Wegner (CDU) highlighted the importance of a consistent energy transition across various sectors to meet these climate goals, stating, "Berlin has set ambitious climate protection goals. To achieve this, we need a consistent energy transition in many areas." Senator for Economy Franziska Giffey (SPD) described the Climate Pact as the largest coordinated climate action in Berlin's history, emphasizing the significant investments necessary to transform the energy supply and economy.

Among the key beneficiaries, Berlin's swimming facilities are slated to receive €204 million for climate-related upgrades, with around €168.3 million dedicated to renovations. Senator for Interior and Sports Iris Spranger (SPD) underlined this allocation as a crucial part of the Climate Pact's initiatives.

Overall, this large-scale commitment underscores Berlin's determination to lead by example in climate protection through substantial public enterprise investments, complementing efforts at both the Senate and enterprise levels.