| Posted March 1, 2021

How Communicating with the Market Can Enhance Sustainable Public Procurement

For many companies, the order volumes of public tenders are very compelling; however, insufficient communication on the part of contracting authorities can make bidding seem too complicated and costly. On the other hand, public procurers often lack a comprehensive overview of sustainable offers on the market. The CSCP brought procurers and bidders from the IT and textile sectors to a virtual table to discuss communication issues and the way forward. Considering the public sector’s high demand, procuring in sustainable ways represents a major lever for achieving more sustainability and promoting fairness throughout the supply chains. Relevant policy frameworks, such as the […]

| Posted February 25, 2021

156 Food Waste Reduction Measures and Data on the Entire German Food Retail Sector

Halfway through its cooperation, the Dialogue Forum for the Reduction of Food Waste in Wholesale and Retail can build upon numerous food waste reduction measures and, for the first time, delivers data on food waste for the entire food retail sector in Germany. “The food waste community knows: only what is measured can also be reduced”, points out Nora Brüggemann, coordinator of the Dialogue Forum, underlining the need for transparency in order to facilitate impactful solutions. Until now, studies on food waste quantities in Germany have represented only estimates, making it difficult to rely on them. The joint work of the […]

| Posted February 24, 2021

Open Dialogue is Key for Sustainability

A graduate of economic geography with an interest for online marketing, Felix Schumacher believes that maintaining an open and ongoing dialogue with all groups in society is the key to a sustainable life. As part of the CSCP, he looks forward to mobilising the power of multi-perspective approaches in changing things for good. Why did you apply to work for the CSCP? I have a background in geography and economic geography, two fields that gave me access to new viewpoints on sustainability. During my studies, I worked part-time in online content marketing and was looking for a way to link my […]

| Posted February 17, 2021

One Step at a Time Toward the Circular Economy that Benefits All

Freshly-graduated Livia El-Khawad is the newest member of our SIPS team. She has placed a special focus on circularity and resource management during her studies and is driven by the goal of making circularity not only work, but to do so in a socially responsible way. How did you decide to join the CSCP? My decision to pursue a job at the CSCP was rooted in the belief that only through hands-on approaches would I be able to further comprehend what sustainability really means for society, organisations and individuals. Having just finished my studies at the Leuphana University in the field […]

| Posted January 22, 2021

Listen to our CSR.digital Podcast: Digital Leadership for Resilient Businesses

Faced with a pandemic that challenged the conventional ways of doing business, many Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) had to reinvent themselves in order to keep up with the new dynamics. The CSR.digital conference on Digital Leadership gathered business representatives to discuss new leadership styles and organisational structures in SMEs, not only as a response to the pandemic but also as a vital prerequisite for resilient entrepreneurship. The virtual conference, which was held in December 2020, focused on a perspective of leadership that adheres to the challenges and opportunities created by digital transformation, sustainability, and crises such as the Coronavirus pandemic. […]

| Posted December 9, 2020

Walk Toward Your Vision: Join Our Online Visioning Walkshop for Wuppertal

Who knows better what a city needs or how to make it more liveable than its own citizens? Our project Day of the Good Life is exploring ways to motivate and empower Wuppertal citizens to take an active role in visioning and shaping their neighbourhoods. Through the concept of virtual walkshops, the project will create an encouraging space for citizens to come together and generate positive change. Join our next walkshop on 14 February 2021 to have a say in making your neighbourhood a place of the good life! The Day of the Good Life in Wuppertal, during which citizens will […]

| Posted

Digital Leadership: Listen to Our CSR.digital Podcast with Codecentric

With remote working turned into a new normal, many organisations are concerned about its potentially adverse side-effects. Team spirit, trust levels, longterm employee satisfaction – the stakes are high. What’s more: how to ensure that digitalisation processes are carried forward in sustainable and inclusive ways? In a recent interview with the Solingen-based IT company, Codecentric we discussed their concept of digital leadership and how it can support companies in succeeding with remote working while keeping environmental and social sustainability on the agenda. Lars Rückemann, Codecentric CEO and his colleague Jonas Verhoelen, a software developer, explained how they bring digitalisation and sustainability […]

| Posted December 8, 2020

The Strategic Role of Circular Procurement

From goods as simple as office supplies to services as complex as energy systems – everything has to go through procurement. For the private sector, a company’s commitment to procure in sustainable and circular ways can generate added value at multiple levels: better risk management, more efficiency, long-term cooperation with suppliers, and collaborative development of innovative solutions. On the other hand, the public sector and its high demand could turn procurement into a strategic tool for promoting more sustainability and supporting circular economy systems. This means, for instance, shaping public tendering in ways that ensure the lowest footprint with the highest […]

| Posted

Watch Our Valumics Webinar “Putting Solutions in the Shopping Basket”

Around one hundred participants joined the interactive webinar which focused on food retailer approaches and interventions to support more sustainable food consumption. With a broad participation of EU policymakers, food retailers, and academics, the webinar sparked a constructive discussion about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to fostering sustainable food consumption. The webinar “Putting Solutions in the Shopping Basket” was held as a side session of the EAT@Home series, a global science-based platform dedicated to transforming global food systems. The webinar addressed these main questions: How can retailers in the food sector play an active role in supporting the […]

| Posted December 3, 2020

Call for Innovation: Let’s Crowdsource Solutions that Foster Circular Behaviours!

How can we improve take-back schemes in order to motivate consumers to return their old electronics to the right collection points? How can behaviour change interventions support consumers in exercising their right to repair? What are the best ways to enable consumers in choosing repairable electronics? Are you aware of ideas or innovative solutions in addressing these questions? Get in touch with us and let’s foster circular behaviours together! Electronics have become an indispensable part of people’s lives. Each European generates about 16.6kg e-waste per year, from which less than 40% is recycled*. Carbon emissions, resource depletion, and social implications are […]

show more