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CSCP News | Posted December 6, 2017

Success Stories of Sustainable Business Featuring CSR Hub NRW

Since its first workshop event in March in 2016 the CSR Hub NRW has helped over 70 startups to discover their potential for sustainable business. CSR Hub NRW addresses social, ecological and financial issues startups face and demonstrates how socio-ecological thinking is a critical success factor for startups and growing businesses around the globe. One […]

CSCP News | Posted November 23, 2017

The CSCP: National Focal Point of Procura+ Network for Germany

The CSCP and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability join forces to advance sustainable and innovation procurement in German regions and cities as strategic partners to Procura+ Network. As a national focal point we want to bring the Procura+ Network’s activities closer to German cities and procurement departments. Procura+ is a network of European public authorities […]

CSCP News | Posted November 20, 2017

Academy of Change is launched – Are you Ready for Change?

In the transition towards a low carbon society, understanding how humans actually think and decide is critical: it is the key to accelerate change towards the sustainable behaviours and lifestyles that really matter. We are happy to announce the launch of the Academy of Change: a new behaviour change programme designed for NGOs working on […]

CSCP News | Posted November 14, 2017

Join Our CSR Hub NRW For Two Upcoming Events On Sustainable Business Models and Innovation

27 November the CSR Hub NRW is being featured at Impact Evening #6 at Impact Hub Ruhr in Essen. CSCP’s Patrick Bottermann will deliver a workshop on „Business Model Sustainability“ for entrepreneurs in the Ruhr Region. The Impact evening starts at 6 pm, please register for free here. The event is in German. 1 December […]

CSCP News | Posted November 7, 2017

Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Lifestyles in The Digital Age – CSCP Discusses What It Takes at The Web Summit in Lisbon

60-80% of the climate change impacts come from household consumption*, of which 20% are direct results of consumer behaviour (e.g. driving cars and heating homes), and 80% are secondary embedded impacts from producing the products or services. How can consumers contribute to climate change mitigation, and what are the key enabling conditions to be fostered […]

CSCP News | Posted November 3, 2017

G-STIC Shows ICT Delivers People-Centric Sustainable Solutions

Approximately 1000 people from more than 60 countries came together from 23-25 October in Brussels to discuss solutions in support of reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through science and technology. CSCP coordinated the cross-cutting theme on ICT solutions supporting SDGs and sustainable lifestyles. With the overall conference looking into sectors such as energy and […]

CSCP News | Posted November 2, 2017

Innovative Logistics Models: Closing The Loop During Our Workshop On The Circular Economy

To innovate better systems, we need better methods. Challenges like sustainable logistics systems and circular economic systems require creative, innovative and human-centred approaches. We use design thinking to focus on human and planetary needs. We do so by going beyond mere understanding of function and by trying to empathise with deeper needs, then creating new […]

CSCP News | Posted October 27, 2017

Online Community of Experts Helps Tackle Food Waste in Europe

Thousands of scalable solutions are needed to build a sustainable food system. Bringing committed people together can make an impact. REFRESH is doing exactly this: creating platforms for diverse stakeholders to physically meet – and by launching a new digital network to encourage collaboration across Europe and beyond. Developed by the EU REFRESH Project, in cooperation with […]

CSCP News | Posted October 27, 2017

Finalist Start-Ups Pitch Ideas for Circular Economy at the Green Alley Awards

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The six finalists of the Green Alley Award 2017 hail from Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, France, and Germany; on 9 November, they’ll meet in Berlin to live pitch their business models for the circular economy, resource conservation, and recycling. The submitted ideas ranged from biofuels made from recycled car tires to reusable to-go cups for […]

CSCP News | Posted October 16, 2017

CSCP Moderating Three Sessions at Ruhr Summit 2017 on 19 – 20 October

This year’s Ruhr Summit in Dortmund features a dedicated Impact Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, financiers, and social change-makers. The CSCP is official partner of this landmark event that will be the largest of its kind in Germany. In sessions on October 19., CSCP’s Executive Director Michael Kuhndt will share his views on Foodpreneurship, while Alexis […]