Studies & Projects

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Windrad und Kohlekraftwerk

Decarbonisation of raw materials industries in Germany

2022
 | Project

A study for the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows which climate policy measures can best support the switch to low-emission production processes.

Ingenieure besprechen sich

Evaluation of Eurostars-2, the European SME support programme

2023
 | Project

On behalf of the EU Commission, Prognos and its partners examined the Eurostars-2 SME fund-ing programme as part of the evaluation study of the European Framework Programmes Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

Luftaufnahme einer Windkraftanlage bei der Installationvder Rotorblätter

Accompanying research on the FONA strategy

ongoing
 | Project

The Research for Sustainability (FONA) funding programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Will this target be achieved and which methods can be used to measure this? We investigate this together with partners for the BMBF.

Gasleitung bei Sonnenaufgang, im Hintergrund ein Kraftwerk

Gas consumption in Germany’s production sectors

2023
 | Project

One potential building block: the Federal Network Agency commissioned Prognos to conduct a study that can support the necessary assessment in the case of gas shortages.

Windkraftanlagenbau mit riesigen Kränen in einem neuen Windpark

Accelerated climate protection does pay off

2023
 | Project

If the expansion of renewable energy and the implementation of efficiency measures are ac-celerated, electricity prices will fall more quickly, and the GDP will grow faster. These were the findings of our short study for the INSM.

2 Junge Studentin, die lernt und experimentelle Wind- und Sonnenlicht erneuerbare Energien in Ingenieurwesen.

Ecological transformation and the labour market in Schleswig-Holstein

ongoing
 | Project

How many specialists will Schleswig-Holstein need to implement its climate protection measures? What are the key professions necessary for successful implementation?

Windrad im Aufbau

DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
 | Project

How effective has the EU cohesion policy been in driving green change in Europe? This and other questions are being investigated jointly with COWI, Milieu, and CSIL, on behalf of the European Commission (DG REGIO).

Geschäftsfrau mit einem Tablet

Germany’s business model 2023

2023
 | Project

Why politicians and companies need to act consistently - and how they can do so. Joint study with BayernLB.

Vater und seine Tochter in einem Supermarkt.

Inflation – extra burden and relief for family households

2022
 | Project

Calculations on inflation-related additional private household expenditure and the work of the Federal Government's relief package.

LKWs stehen vor großer Lagerhalle

The effects of Chinese subsidies on Germany

2022
 | Project

Prognos examined the potential impact of Chinese subsidy practices on Germany in three core sectors of the German economy.

Mann an einer Tanksäule

Evaluation and further development of the national Emissions Trading System (nETS)

2022
 | Project

On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency, we are developing suitable approaches for the impact assessment of the nETS together with the FÖS and the DIW.

An einem Strand lieg viel Plastikmüll

Cost model for the disposal of single-use plastics

2022
 | Project

Manufacturers will have to pay the costs of collecting and disposing of single-use plastic products through a special levy. We developed a cost model for the Federal Environment Agency.

Zwei Personen mit Schutzhelmen schauen auf Frachtcontainer und tauschen sich aus.

Resilient supply chains in the EU

2022
 | Project

What are possible solutions when supply chains are disrupted due to external shocks? A survey conducted for the European Commission as part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform provides answers.

Kurier verpackt Kartons im Transporter und bereitet sie für die Lieferung vor

Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution

2022
 | Project

We examined retail transport chains for the EU Commission. For the environment, long-distance transport to the EU and the “last mile” play a crucial role.

Konstruktion aus Fiberglas-Netzwerk

Innovation Index Germany

2022
 | Project

How does the expansion of the digital infrastructure affect regional innovation strength? The IID.2022 provides clarification.

Nahaufnahme der Ladestation

Eleven measures to achieve 2030 climate target

2022
 | Project

Germany risks not hitting its 2030 climate objectives. The Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft proposes eleven measures. We assessed their impact on climate protection in the transport and building sectors.

LKW-Parkplatz

Poland and Hungary in the EU – an economic success story in danger?

2022
 | Project

A study of the economic ties between Poland and Hungary with Germany and Bavaria for the vbw.

Jung und Alt stehen in einer Reihe und lachen zusammen

No generational conflict: Young and old are primarily looking for security.

2022
 | Project

Study compares “boomers” and Generation Z: high need for security for young and old alike.

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Das Matterhorn im Sonnenschein