| Posted June 26, 2024

New CSCP Research Looks into Indicators for Sustainable Chemicals Management

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 of the indicators. The research was commissioned by the German Environmental Agency as part of the German Focal Point contribution to the fifth International Conference on Chemicals (ICCM5). In September 2023, the ICCM5 introduced the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC), following up on the earlier […]

| Posted June 25, 2024

Empowering Consumers & Enabling Companies: Unravelling the Potential of the EU Green Claims

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 misleading or unfounded and 40% do not have supporting evidence. From the 230 sustainability labels currently registered in the EU, at least half offer weak or non-existent verification. Due to the lack of strict criteria and transparency, consumers are often overwhelmed and misled instead of […]

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Klaus Töpfer: The Legacy of a Visionary

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 for the Environment at the German Federal Government (1987-1984), Klaus Töpfer came into international prominence as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, which he led for eight years (1998-2006). Under his tenure, the UNEP reached remarkable milestones, from signing breakthrough international agreements […]

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“No Company Can Afford to Preserve the Status Quo”

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. If you are, say a small or medium-sized enterprise and business is going well at the moment, why do you need to transform? No company of any size can afford to stand still and preserve the status-quo. The times are too dynamic and the challenges […]

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Lifestyle Test Success: Germany Embraces Sustainable Living with Innovative Carbon Footprint Tool

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 allows individuals to assess their daily environmental impact through a brief test and then offers tailored tips and actions to help them reduce it. The app also supports users in tracking their progress, including the implementation of tips and the reduction of their carbon footprint. […]

| Posted June 24, 2024

UBi Project at “Woche der Umwelt” 2024: Celebrating Biodiversity and Innovation

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, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) and brought together stakeholders from science, business, politics, and civil society to explore sustainable solutions and foster collaboration. Over the two days of the event, the UBi project stand became a hub for enlightening discussions on […]

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UBi Dialogue Forum 2024: Biodiversity as an Economic Driver

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 protect biodiversity and why this makes sense both ecologically and economically. Dr. Jan-Niclas Gesenhues, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for the Environment emphasised that “Environmental and nature conservation are the foundation of value creation.” With 70 % of companies relying on at least […]

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“Social Sustainability is Central to a Good Life for All”

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 importance on recognising all three levels of sustainability (ecological, economical, and social). Do you think they are given due attention in the sustainability agenda? I find that the mainstream conversations about economic sustainability, for example, often lack consideration of the other two aspects. At the […]

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The Bergisch City-Triangle: Germany’s First FAB Region in the Making

The CSCP is collaborating on a project to establish the Bergisch city-triangle as Germany’s first FAB Region. This will position the region in the Fab City network as one of more than 50 cities and regions worldwide committed to bringing production back to the local level while strengthening sustainability, circularity, and open-source knowledge sharing. A few months after its launch, the FAB Region Bergisch city-triangle project (FAB Region Bergisches Städtedreieck), a pioneering initiative aimed at contributing to a sustainable and circular economic transformation within the cities of Wuppertal, Remscheid, and Solingen, has reached its first important milestones. The project partners […]

| Posted June 21, 2024

Want to Cook Like a Winner? – Download our KochCup Cookbook Now!

Few other things have the ability to bring people together and create shared experiences like sports and food do. Our KochCup combines the two to draw attention to the importance of shifting toward healthier and more sustainable diets. The project wants to use the momentum of the European Men’s Football Championship, taking place from 14 June to 14 July 2024, to spread inspiration and ignite action on making healthy and sustainable food the norm. As part of the project, chef trainees across Germany were invited to join a cooking contest and create innovative, healthy, tasty, and sustainable recipes. After months […]

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