Statement on the EU Regulation on the circular design of vehicles and the management of end-of-life vehicles Commenting on the European Parliament’s adoption of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, Jörg Asmussen, CEO of GDV, says: Statement Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 19/06/2026
Sustainability Report 2025: Carbon footprint of investments falls by 23 percent as German insurers advance sustainability goals German insurers continue to make tangible progress in implementing their sustainability targets. This is according to the GDV Sustainability Report 2025, based on surveys covering around 85 percent of the industry's investment volume. Article Sustainability Last update date: 04/06/2026
From risk to readiness: advancing climate resilience in Europe Climate risks are becoming more frequent and severe. But how can resilience to climate risks be strengthened and disaster protection optimized in Europe? Article Sustainability Climate change adaptation Last update date: 15/04/2026
Between climate crisis and cyberattacks: Europe’s prosperity must be newly secured Europe’s risk landscape is shifting fast. Germany’s insurance industry urges making resilience the EU’s central guiding principle. Article Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 14/04/2026
The City of Colors - Living in Paris In Paris greenery is growing around many urban spaces. Living along the Seine is becoming a mix of community life and climate resilience. An exploration. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 22/12/2025
Prepare.Protect.Prosper. This paper outlines how the expertise of the insurance industry can be leveraged more systematically. It identifies political bottlenecks and proposes solutions to strengthen Europe’s long-term resilience. Publication Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 14/04/2026
Compostable Living - A House Made of Mushrooms Living in mushrooms promises a sustainable way of life. A look at biological construction methods with mycologist Vera Meyer. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 19/12/2025
The 2024 Year in Review: Too warm, too wet The warmest year since weather records began in 1881, warmer even than the previous record year 2023. It was also one of the wettest. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 12/12/2025
ESRS reform: EFRAG proposals create new implementation burdens Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), comments on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Statement Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 04/12/2025
