Environment and climate
Reliable measurement data on greenhouse gases, PFAS and air quality are essential for environmental and climate protection. Metrology ensures the accuracy and comparability of this data, laying the foundation for environmental policy, research and innovation.
Climate change, environmental pollution and the sustainable use of natural resources are some of the major challenges of our time.
Having access to reliable measurement data is an essential part of being able to face these challenges effectively. Metrology installs trust in this data by ensuring its accuracy, comparability and traceability. As a result, metrology forms an important basis for environmental policy, research and industrial innovation.
METAS develops reference measurement methods and provides solutions that are tailored to the needs of users.
In particular, METAS’s work involves:
- Monitoring greenhouse gases, particles and aerosols in the atmosphere
- Measuring regulated and novel pollutants such as PFAS
- Addressing issues relating to recycling and the sustainable use of natural resources
Research projects for the environment and climate
By participating in numerous research projects in the fields of health and environment, we strive to be at the forefront of research. Below, we provide you with an overview of selected METAS projects in these areas:
- SI-haloVOCs – Standardising long-term remote sensing and in situ measurements of atmospheric halogenated VOCs
- 23NRM03 BioAirMet – Biological aerosols in the atmosphere
- 24GRD02 MetZeroPol – Metrology to support zero pollution from industrial emissions
- Analytical developments for the characterization of environmental Hg nanoparticles
- SpotLight - Sustainability potential of outdoor light technology: trade-off between social need and environmental impact
Fields of expertise
We conduct active research in many of our specialist fields. Further information can be found on the respective pages.