| Posted August 27, 2020

ETC/WMGE Report on Electronics and Obsolescence in a Circular Economy is Published

The stock of electrical and electronic equipment has increased to the extent that the number of internet-related electronics produced annually exceeds the number of humans on earth (WEF, 2019). Such rapid increase of the amount of electronics is indicative of growing demand, but also of shorter lifetimes and increasing obsolescence of such products. The European Topic Centre’s on Waste and Materials in a Green Economy (ETC/WMGE) report “Electronics and Obsolescence in a Circular Economy“ offers a state-of-the art analysis as well as examines potential circular business models and policy measures for increasing lifetimes of electronics. The report shows that, in practice, […]

| Posted August 24, 2020

CSCP Appointed to the Board of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI)

Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda requires immediate change of course and joined forces of multiple actors. The CSCP has recently joined the board of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), an important platform for multi-stakeholder engagement towards more sustainability through digital technologies. In close collaboration with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies and other organisations around the world, the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is a hub for information, resources and best practices for achieving social and environmental sustainability through technology. CSCP’s Executive Director, Michael Kuhndt, has been named to the board of GeSI to […]

| Posted August 20, 2020

Join our event “Place of the Good Life”, 30 August 2020, Wuppertal

Neighbourhoods represent important forums for tackling various social and environmental challenges as they are the sites where much of the regular interaction among people takes place. Our project Day of the Good Life is exploring ways to motivate and strengthen citizens to shape their neighbourhoods sustainably together with family, friends and neighbours. Learn more about our creative and participatory approach at our event “Place for the Good Life”, 30 August 2020, Platz der Republik, Wuppertal. The Day of the Good Life, scheduled for 20 June 2021, is an all-day event in Wuppertal during which citizens reclaim the streets and design public […]

| Posted August 19, 2020

Watch Our Webinar “Putting Solutions on the Table: Approaches and Interventions for More Sustainable Food Consumption Behaviours”

Over 90 participants joined the Valumics webinar on 16 July 2020 which focused on the main food consumption targets at the EU level as well as related challenges and opportunities in achieving them. The webinar, an interactive session hosted by the CSCP with the participation of Valumics partners and field experts, focused on these questions: How to move towards healthier and more sustainable food consumption in view of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy? Which sustainable food consumption targets lie ahead? How can food consumption behaviours and solution-oriented interventions trigger a shift towards a more sustainable future? How are these behavioural […]

| Posted August 18, 2020

Join the Federal Action Week “Germany Saves Food”, 22-29 September 2020!

About 11 million tonnes of food are lost in Germany annually, meaning that the average German wastes around 55 kilos of food per year. This points to flaws throughout the entire supply chain: from producing and processing through to household consumption practices. Innovative tools and approaches as well joint commitment from all hallmarks of the society are needed to reduce food waste and preserve valuable resources. Join the action week “Germany Saves Food”, 22-29 September 2020, to make your own contribution! With various on-site activities and digital formats, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the action week partners […]

| Posted August 12, 2020

Listen to our Academy of Change Podcast: Behaviour Models as Guides for Positive Change

Gaining accurate information about people’s behaviours and their decision making practices is becoming significantly more important in achieving sustainability goals across various fields. As a result, important questions arise: What motivates specific behaviours but discourages others? How are behaviours constructed and shaped but also changed and transformed? The second episode of our Academy of Change (AoC) podcast series focuses on behaviour models as pre-defined approaches in analysing and changing behaviours. Listen to our guest speaker, Andrew Darnton, as he guides you through efficient ways of choosing and implementing models that support your sustainability projects. An added value of behaviour models is […]

| Posted August 5, 2020

Household Waste Analysis in Solingen: Enhancing Better Sorting from a Consumer Perspective

What can garbage bins reveal about consumer waste sorting practices and underlying behaviours? How can such information be used to improve waste separation? Is behaviour change or a change in the product package design the best solution in a specific case? The Club for Sustainable Packaging Solutions, as part of CIAP (Consumer Insight Action Panel), conducted a household waste analysis in Solingen to shed new light on potential interventions for more sustainable practices in waste management. A search through the bins of residual and recyclable waste from private households was central to the analysis in the aim of understanding recurring waste […]

| Posted July 29, 2020

The Competence Centre eStandards Project Extended: Future-Proof Businesses Through Digitalisation

Since its launch in 2017, the Competence Centre eStandards has directly reached over 14,000 companies as part of its goal to bring digitalisation and standardisation to German Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). In the second phase, the project looks to maximise its positive impact by strengthening the work on sustainability and focusing on new thematic priorities: Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, and platform economy. As the first thematic competence centre in Germany, the Competence Centre eStandards (Mittlestand – 4.0 Kompetenzzentrum eStandards) has been a hub for enabling more digital and sustainable business models and production processes at the SME level. During […]

| Posted July 27, 2020

‘Competitive After Corona’: CSR.digital Discusses Opportunities with SMEs

With a combined demand and supply shock, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)  have been greatly exposed to the adversities of the pandemic outbreak. On the one hand, production has been affected by business closures, travel restrictions, and distancing requirements. On the other, containment measures have decreased demand, especially in sectors such as gastronomy or tourism. Amidst this pressure, SMEs still have to pay all their fixed costs. Despite a rollback on lockdown measures, many such enterprises are still facing challenges on how to react and adapt to the new situation. What are the lessons learnt so far? Which are the right […]

| Posted July 1, 2020

Enabling Organisations to Reshape Their Business Model 

With a background in consultancy in the field of strategy and organisational development, Jannik will work closely with businesses aiming to reshape business models in support of more sustainability. What drew you to work in sustainability? I was brought up with a high sensitivity towards sustainable behaviour. So not surprisingly, sustainable thinking and acting always took a significant part in my private life. Over the last years, I developed the wish to take this mindset, commitment, and passion into the professional level. Being part of the CSCP, I aim to widen my personal grasp of levers and initiatives towards more sustainability […]

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