{"id":990374,"date":"2025-02-13T11:32:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepup.ecoprod.com\/?page_id=990374"},"modified":"2025-02-20T12:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:44:43","slug":"germany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stepup.ecoprod.com\/fr\/germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Effective July 1, 2023, all film and TV productions receiving public funding in Germany must follow ecological production standards. These standards, applied by all film funds, broadcasters, and VOD services, include 39 requirements, 22 of which are mandatory.<\/p>

They cover all production stages, including those in Germany, regardless of the production company’s location. Compliance for stages abroad is encouraged.<\/p>

The standards fall into five categories: general requirements; energy use; transportation; accommodations and catering; and material use. Each category has “should” and “must” requirements, with the latter being mandatory. Up to five deviations from the 22 mandatory requirements are allowed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Relevant national legislation<\/strong><\/h5>

The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) introduced a national emissions trading system (nEHS) in 2021, setting a CO2 price for fuels in sectors not covered by EU emissions trading, mainly building and transportation. Starting at \u20ac25 per ton in 2021, the price will be market-based from 2027.<\/p>

This decarbonization strategy will impact the film and TV industry, making fossil fuel-based energy more expensive while expanding access to cheaper renewables. Currently, the industry relies on renewable energy labeled \u201cgreen\u201d under the Renewable Energy Certificate System (RECS), which allows coal power to be classified as green by purchasing certificates from hydrogen plants in Norway, where the same hydrogen is then sold as \u201cgrey energy.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Film and TV Industry Regulations and Incentives<\/strong><\/h5>

In Germany, film productions receiving subsidies must meet ecological standards under the Filmf\u00f6rderungsgesetz (FFG). A new film law in 2025 may further tighten compliance by reducing permitted deviations.<\/p>

Management and line producers must sign a statement confirming adherence to ecological standards. A green consultant must oversee compliance in energy use, transport, accommodations, and materials. CO2 emissions must be estimated before applying for funding and measured again after production using an approved calculator. A final compliance report must document adherence to these standards.<\/p>

Certified green energy must be used for all production sites, including post-production. Generators are allowed only when no grid access is available within 100 meters. LED lighting is required in studios, while incandescent and halogen lighting must be avoided.<\/p>

Flights are not permitted for trips that can be made by train in under five hours, and private planes are banned unless used on-screen. At least one-third of production vehicles must be CO2-efficient, such as electric or hybrid. Diesel vehicles must meet EURO 6 standards, except for specialized equipment.<\/p>

At least 50% of accommodations must be in eco-certified establishments within 15 km of the production site. Catering must source at least 50% of food locally (within 150 km) or 33% from certified organic suppliers. Productions must serve at least one vegetarian meal per week and avoid disposable tableware.<\/p>

Rechargeable batteries must be used instead of disposable ones, except for in-ear devices. New wood and composites must be FSC or PEFC certified. Costumes should be reused, rented, or sourced second-hand. Paper products must contain at least 90% recycled fibers, except where full colorfastness is required. Waste must be sorted at all production sites according to regional disposal regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Existing initiatives<\/strong><\/h5>

All film funds and film commissions in Germany agreed to apply the ecological standards.<\/p>