CSCP News | Posted June 27, 2024 Accelerating Next Food: Stakeholder Recommendations to Drive the Adoption of Alternative Proteins Across Europe CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsPolicy Advice To date, the adoption on a large scale of plant-, insect- or fungi-based protein sources has been slow, calling for a better understanding of key factors at the consumer and broader infrastructural level. The EU-funded LIKE-A-PRO project is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of alternative proteins by considering how to increase their availability, […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 26, 2024 “An Invitation to Change the Mindset” CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourDesign & Communication Ashley Scarborough is a Berlin-based system change designer. As part of her co-working experience at the CSCP in spring 2024, we explored ways how to use design as a form of creative problem-solving to address major sustainability challenges of today. In this interview, she shares how pairing design with systems thinking can help shape a […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 26, 2024 New CSCP Research Looks into Indicators for Sustainable Chemicals Management CSCP NewsProducts & ServicesHand- & Footprint AssessmentsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Product Portfolio Chemical substances in products can either enable or hinder circularity, thus playing a major role on the sustainability performance of the products in question. A new study published as part of the CSCP research project Sustainable Management of Chemicals looks into indicators for sustainable management of chemicals as well as criteria to ensure the quality […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 25, 2024 Empowering Consumers & Enabling Companies: Unravelling the Potential of the EU Green Claims CSCP NewsPolicyConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy AdviceSustainable Business Models The number of labels and claims on sustainability advantages of products and services marketed in the European Union is at an all-time high. But, does this mean that consumers are truly empowered and enabled to make informed decisions? The European Commission thinks they aren’t. According to the European Commission, over 50% of green claims are […] Read more
Obituary | Posted June 25, 2024 Klaus Töpfer: The Legacy of a Visionary ObituaryOtherOther Former German Federal Minister, Head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and CSCP co-founder, Klaus Töpfer passed away in June 2024 at the age of 85. His visionary, uncompromised, lifelong commitment to a sustainable future where everyone can live a fulfilling life remains a strong legacy for generations to come. After serving as Minister […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 25, 2024 “No Company Can Afford to Preserve the Status Quo” CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Business Models As head of Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship at the CSCP, Alexander Mannweiler has a good understanding of the challenges businesses face today. He believes that companies that are able to integrate sustainability into their management systems increase their innovation potential and become more competitive. The co-do lab was born out the urgency to scale transformation. […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 25, 2024 Lifestyle Test Success: Germany Embraces Sustainable Living with Innovative Carbon Footprint Tool CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy Development Nine months after the launch of the Lifestyle Test in Germany, over three thousand German residents have been reached. Additionally, extensive data on key lifestyle hotspots as well as barriers and opportunities for adopting more sustainable lifestyles have been gathered. The Lifestyle Test is a carbon footprint calculator available as a free browser app. It […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 24, 2024 UBi Project at “Woche der Umwelt” 2024: Celebrating Biodiversity and Innovation CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Value Chains How can businesses thrive while protecting the environment? At the “Woche der Umwelt” 2024 in Berlin, Germany, the UBi project revealed how integrating biodiversity into corporate strategies drives both sustainability and economic success. The event, which took place at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin, Germany in early June 2024 was hosted by the German Federal President, […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 24, 2024 UBi Dialogue Forum 2024: Biodiversity as an Economic Driver CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Value Chains Think about a precise clockwork mechanism: every cog and every gear working in harmony to measure time. Remove a small cog, and the clock stops. The economy and nature share a similar relationship. This year’s UBi Dialogue Forum highlighted this interconnection, bringing together over 300 participants in Berlin, Germany to discuss how the economy can […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted June 24, 2024 “Social Sustainability is Central to a Good Life for All” CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureDesign & Communication Nils Kreft has joined our CSCP Communication Team with a background in psychology, business and economics. He is passionate about improving social sustainability in our daily lives, particularly in urban contexts. Learn more about his work at the CSCP to advance this and other important sustainability goals. In your work at the CSCP you place […] Read more