Der Markt für freiwillige Kompensationszahlungen wächst - weltweit. Freiwillige Kompensationszahlungen sind aber auch umstritten - insbesondere unter Umweltbewegten und in Umweltverbänden. Begriffe wie "Ablasshandel" oder "Greenwashing" fallen häufig im Diskurs über freiwillige...

Im Rahmen des Projektes wird herausgearbeitet, welchen Beitrag eine material- und energieintensive Industrie wie die Zementindustrie zur Ressourcenschonung und zum ⁠Klimaschutz⁠ leisten kann, welche Hemmnisse es gibt und wie man diese ausräumen könnte. Anhand verschiedener Szenarien wird...

The debate on sustainability related corporate due diligence obligations in global value chains has recently gained considerable momentum, in particular at EU level. However, so far, it has been dominated by the focus on human rights due diligence. By contrast, relatively little attention has...

The European Commission’s draft of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is intended to extend European sustainability reporting standards to cover all companies falling under the scope of the directive. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of non-financial statements of...

Over the past few years it has become increasingly clear that the physical consequences of climate change and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy are posing risks to companies and must be managed accordingly. At the same time, around half a million sites belonging to companies and other...

By 2050, the European Union aims to become climate neutral. The achievement of this goal will require, among others, a massive boost in energy efficiency. Companies and other organizations can make a significant contribution to climate protection through systematic and long-term energy...