Community News | Posted October 2, 2019 Dr Klaus Töpfer — Founding Member of the CSCP — Awarded the Prestigious State Prize Community NewsPolicyConsumption Behaviour & TrendsPublic Prime Minister Armin Laschet awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia to Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer on 16 September for his decades of outstanding commitment to international service in environmental protection, nature conservation and global sustainable development, as well as for his service to his home state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The award ceremony took place […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted October 1, 2019 The CSCP Contributes to Recent EEA Report – ‘Paving the Way for a Circular Economy: Insights on Status and Potentials’ CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsPolicy AdviceSustainable Business ModelsPublic While circularity can minimise waste and resource extraction, improve resource efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to conserving biodiversity, a recent report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) states that the circular economy initiatives in Europe are still in their “infancy”. In its report titled ‘Paving the way for a circular economy: insights on status […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 30, 2019 The CSCP Joins Leading German Association on Alternative Protein Sources CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipLifestyles & BehaviourProducts & ServicesConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Value ChainsPublic The German Association for Alternative Protein Sources (Bundesverband für alternative Proteinquellen e.V., or Bal-Pro) officially kicked-off this summer. The Association’s members come from a network of start-ups, food companies and experts. They will come together to create a platform that provides transparent and comprehensible information on alternative protein sources. The CSCP is a member of […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 29, 2019 Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University Students Visit the CSCP as Part of ‘Tour De CSR’ @R2PI_project CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureTrainings & Capacity BuildingPublic The students of Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-Brs) attended a workshop organised by the CSCP to learn about developing innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities that facilitate the concept of circular cities. This was a part of their one-week CSR course where they cycled to different organisations in the Rhineland and Ruhr area to […] Read more
Community News | Posted September 25, 2019 A Day at the Global Climate Strike Community NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsHand- & Footprint AssessmentsPolicy AdviceSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Product PortfolioSustainable Value ChainsPublic #FridaysforFuture movements all over the world have managed to bring up the climate crisis on the societal and political agenda. Having worked on new policy interventions, different business models and more sustainable lifestyles for almost 15 years, the CSCP is eager to join forces with the young generation. Our team joined the Global Climate Strike […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 24, 2019 Join Our “Transitioning to Circular Business Models Conference” on 24 Oct 2019 in Brussels @R2PI_project CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipPolicyConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Value ChainsPublic Businesses the world over are recognising the need to change their business models to a more circular one. With customers becoming more aware and eco-conscious, along with the international focus on the production, consumption, and disposal of products throughout the globe, there is a need now more than ever for businesses to transition. Our upcoming […] Read more
Community News | Posted September 17, 2019 Join Us and Support the Global Climate Strike on 20 September @Fridays4future#AlleFürsKlima#FridaysForFuture Community NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsHand- & Footprint AssessmentsPolicy AdviceSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Product PortfolioSustainable Value ChainsPublic Under the hashtag AlleFürsKlima (all for climate) the youth-led global #FridaysforFuture movement is asking all members of society to show their support and join the upcoming Global Climate Strike Day on 20 September 2019. We are excited about the response by civil society, companies, NGOs, as well as many other organisations who are supporting this day. […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 3, 2019 Urban Up Launches “Expedition: Space Station” @Wupperinst CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipCities & InfrastructureLifestyles & BehaviourMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Business ModelsPublic Most companies, organisations, entrepreneurs, and politicians work in ‘regular’ office spaces situated in ‘regular’ buildings. What would happen if they had an opportunity to switch their workplace to a shipping container for a few weeks? This is now a reality with the launch of the Expedition: Space Station (“Expedition: Raumstation”) in Utopiastadt, Wuppertal – a […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted August 29, 2019 Express Your Interest Today and Become a Club Member of the Consumer Insight Action Panel CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPublic Looking for new and insightful approaches to enable change towards the circular behaviours that really matter? Today is your chance to express your interest to become a club member of the Consumer Insight Action Panel. EU policies and decision-makers have recognised the importance of understanding and integrating consumer knowledge and behavioural insights into the circular […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted August 21, 2019 Join us at the Conference on Digital Transformation and Sustainability: Next Steps for Your Company on 10 October in Wuppertal @ZukunftDigital CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipPolicySustainable Business ModelsTrainings & Capacity BuildingPublic How will climate change, digitalisation, blockchain and new work concepts affect your company? Can you implement digitalisation and sustainability in your company activities? Our conference on Digital Transformation and Sustainability: next steps for your company will answer these questions with practical examples, interactive workshop formats along with ideas for the future of your organisation. In […] Read more