This is the 4113th most frequent German word.
abzielt
"Abzielt" means "aims at" or "is directed toward."
In this sentence, 'abzielt' is used in a context to express the intention or focus of the initiative.
Diese Initiative zielt auf eine höhere Energieeffizienz ab.
This initiative aims at higher energy efficiency.
Here, 'abzielt' conveys the intention to achieve a specific goal, described here as boosting team productivity.
Er zielt darauf ab, die Produktivität in seinem Team zu steigern.
He aims to increase the productivity in his team.
This example demonstrates 'abzielt' as expressing the purpose behind the introduction of a new regulation.