The Federal Association of German Steel Recycling and Waste Management Companies (BDSV) has expressed concerns about the climate protection law recently proposed by the federal government and is calling for specific adjustments that take into account the unique contributions and needs of the steel recycling industry.
“Although the new legislation brings improvements through greater flexibility and reductions in bureaucracy, there is a lack of targeted measures that do justice to the specific challenges and opportunities of the steel recycling industry. Steel recycling plays a central role in reducing CO2 emissions and therefore deserves greater emphasis as part of national climate goals,” says Guido Lipinski, Managing Director of BDSV.
Necessary sector-specific consideration
The BDSV criticizes that the abolition of sectoral emissions targets could lead to the special services and potential of steel recycling not being fully utilized.
“A fairer distribution of burdens and recognition of the progress already made in our sector are necessary to ensure fairness and effectiveness of climate policy,” Lipinski explains.
Promote the circular economy through incentives
In addition to strengthening general recycling efforts, the BDSV calls for special incentives for steel recycling, which plays a key role in the circular economy.
“We need targeted funding programs and support in the further development of technologies that make steel recycling even more efficient,” says Lipinski.
Opportunity for targeted improvements in 2028
The steel recycling industry is ready to do its part to achieve national climate goals and sees the review of the law in 2028 as a further opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the measures and adjust them if necessary.
Continuation of the dialogue
The BDSV appeals to legislators to intensify dialogue with the steel recycling industry and to include their expertise in the further development of the Climate Protection Act.
