| Posted April 1, 2017

First Happy Power Hour II Workshop Shines a Light on Dynamic Tariffs

What are the driving forces and challenges for the implementation of a dynamic electricity tariff? This February, the CSCP and Neue Effizienz of the Happy Power Hour II research consortium held the first workshop with companies to identify those hot spots and ultimately develop a methodology toolbox to enhance acceptance in the companies. The German ‘Energiewende’ is an ambitious step towards a more sustainable economy. Despite its numerous potentials, there are still some obstacles to be overcome for the transition – one of them being a high fluctuation in energy supply from renewables like solar and wind. One way to address […]

| Posted March 30, 2017

“Sustainable Asia”: a Regional Case Study Handbook on SCP Launched

In January 2017, the SWITCH-Asia Network Facility published “Sustainable Asia”, one of the most comprehensive studies to date on the status of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in various Asian countries. The book focuses on key sectors such as tourism and manufacturing, and examines in detail SCP approaches and innovative solutions demonstrated by projects supported by the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia Programme as well as country-specific policies to promote SCP, making “Sustainable Asia” a reference for practitioners, researchers and policymakers alike. Other recent publications by the Network Facility include a technical briefing on “The role of SCP in Climate Change Mitigation and […]

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Future Scenario Expert Workshop on Healthy, Sustainable Lifestyles in 2040

What does a healthy and sustainable lifestyle look like in 2040? Attend INHERIT’s First Future Scenario Expert Workshop on 11 May 2017 in Cologne, Germany and help answer this question! Stakeholders attending this workshop will have the unique opportunity to debate these findings directly with project partners and discuss how practices can be applied across Europe. Workshop attendees will be able to problem shoot projected 2040 trends and begin to develop future scenarios for healthy sustainable lifestyles in Europe. Participation of the workshop will be limited to selected participants. If you are interested in participating, please send an email with your […]

| Posted March 29, 2017

ABNB Makes its Public Debut at Fruit Logistica and Beyond

With 11kg/per capita of bananas consumed in Germany each year, have you ever wondered how this tropical fruit makes its way across the globe to your plate? The Action Alliance for Sustainable Bananas made its public debut in Berlin at Fruit Logistica and Brussels’ HDE Spring festival, where key members captivated audiences with their case for sustainable bananas from seedling to dessert. In a panel discussion at the fruit logistica, the largest fruit and vegetable fair in the world, the Action Alliance for Sustainable Bananas (ABNB) shared their insights. Attendees discovered first-hand the reasons why amongst others, Kaufland and Fyffes are […]

| Posted March 22, 2017

Celebrating the 50th PRO PLANET Sustainability Council Session

At the end of March this year, CSCP and REWE are celebrating our 50th council session! We are delighted to share how our ongoing collaboration using trust-based dialogue and exchange is driving the change towards a more sustainable future. In 2010, REWE, one of Germany’s major retailers, launched PRO PLANET, an ambitious and innovative sustainability label with the aim to give consumers guidance towards products with less harmful ecological and societal impacts in the food industry. The uniqueness of PRO PLANET lies in its approach: Together with the CSCP, REWE established a multi-stakeholder sustainability council consisting of representatives from five renown German and […]

| Posted March 21, 2017

Sustainable Tourism in Kenya: Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Innovation

How can tourism generate more benefits for local communities in Kenya? What roles can stakeholders play to make this vision a reality?  On 16 and 17 February, 2017, the Salverberg Retreat Center in Nairobi welcomed SMEs, policy makers, and civic groups to the SUS-TOUR Collaborative Innovation Workshop, where they explored answers and joint actions to these questions. The Tourism sector has tremendous potential for generating positive sustainability impacts, such as improving the livelihoods of the local communities while preserving the environment and indigenous culture. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) represents a promising model as it depends on community owned/managed resources, operated through communal […]

| Posted March 16, 2017

REFRESH Food Waste 2017 Conference Coming Together to Discuss Food Waste Reduction and Valorisation

Just a handful of places are left at the upcoming multi-stakeholder conference of the EU-REFRESH project in Berlin 18 May 2017. Come join us and the other REFRESH partners as we bring together champions of food waste reduction and valorisation for a day of presentations, discussions, interactive sessions, and networking. Alongside these, participants will be inspired to re-think the issue of food waste with a performance by an improvisation theatre group, a food art installation, and a catering concept that supports a sustainable food system. At the conference’s Innovators’ Fair, food waste innovators will present their projects and insights with a […]

| Posted March 6, 2017

“CSR Factory“ on 9th March in Düsseldorf

On March 9th, the CSR Hub NRW is partnering with the Factory Campus Düsseldorf, a co-working and co-innovation mega space of 32.000 square meters in the heart of the state’s capital. Together, we will provide a taste of CSR  for regional start-ups. These practical takeaways will be packed into a free one-day workshop.  Highlighting at the event is one of the founders of the successful sustainable start-up Kerbholz.com who will share his thoughts on sustainable business ideas. Following the workshop, the Factory Campus’ sustainable startup program will offer an exclusive tour of the campus! For further information, please have a look at http://www.csrhub-nrw.de/csr-workshop-im-factory-campus-duesseldorf-am-9-maerz/ This […]

| Posted January 31, 2017

Join Us on 3 Feb 2017 at: „Anders-Gründer“ – New Entrepreneurial Ways to Scale Up the Social Economy in Düsseldorf

To do good and to earn money is not necessarily a contradiction nowadays. To show what this notion means in practice, social entrepreneurs working jointly with the Social Impact Lab Duisburg will deliver pitches on 3 February 2017 at the „Andersgründer“ event in the NRW parliament. CSCP’s project manager Patrick Bottermann will contribute to the discussion by presenting the CSR Hub NRW – a competence centre for sustainable entrepreneurship, supported by the NRW government and hosted by the CSCP. Join us at the event and register for free here. The event is in german only.

| Posted January 25, 2017

Action Alliance on Sustainable Bananas at the Fruit Logistica

Meet the Action Alliance on Sustainable Bananas (ABNB) on 9 February 2017 in Berlin at the Fruit Logistica, the largest international branch meeting of the fruit and vegetable sector. Learn firsthand why Kaufland and Fyffes are active in the ABNB, and what benefits a commitment to the alliance brings. Let us introduce ourselves to you from 9:30-10:30am in Hall 17 “Kleiner Stern” at the panel discussion. Please find more information and all speakers here. The CSCP is the project secretariat for the Action Alliance on Sustainable Bananas (ABNB). Read more about our projects on our website.  

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