How much human activity can the earth still cope with and where are the planetary boundaries? This concept of planetary boundaries visually shows the influencing factors that can unbalance the ecosystem of the earth or bring it back into balance.
 

 
The concept of planetary sustainability boundaries makes it clear that climate change is part of a series of high-risk changes to the earth system, all of which are interrelated, and it is therefore not the only serious global challenge to the environment.

The status of nine systems and processes that are significant for the ecological sustainability of our plant were determined on the basis of scientific knowledge. The results, the planetary boundaries, were published in 2009 by around 30 international scientists led by Johan Rockström from the Stockholm Resilience Centre. The concept of planetary sustainability boundaries makes it clear that climate change is part of a series of high-risk changes to the earth system, all of which are interrelated, and it is therefore not the only serious global challenge to the environment. However, in combination with the reduction in biological diversity, climate change is highly significant. There is an increasing risk of an abrupt and irreversible change to the earth system.

These planetary boundaries are not just a guideline for political decisions, they also form a framework that raises awareness and accompanies the development of our sustainability strategy at Epple Druckfarben AG.

More information on Planetary Boundaries:
www.bmuv.de/themen/nachhaltigkeit-digitalisierung/nachhaltigkeit/integriertes-umweltprogramm-2030/planetare-belastbarkeitsgrenzen