Im Zeitraum vom 10. bis 22. November 2025 fand in der brasilianischen Stadt Belém die 30. Weltklimakonferenz (COP30) statt. Wir liefern einen kurzen Überblick über die diesjährige COP und fassen die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zusammen. Der Hauptbeschluss der diesjährigen COP zielt darauf ab, die Klimaschutzbeiträge der weltweiten Nationen zu erhöhen. Mit einer Erhöhung der „Nationally Determined…
Was bedeutet Supply-Chain-Engagement? „Supply-Chain-Engagement“ beschreibt einen systematischen Prozess, bei dem ein einkaufendes Unternehmen aktiv mit seinem Lieferantennetzwerk zusammenarbeitet, um gemeinsame Geschäftsziele zu erreichen. Typisch sind dabei Ziele wie Kostenreduktion, Qualitätsverbesserung, Risikominimierung, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit. In diesem Artikel liegt unser Fokus speziell auf dem Engagement von Lieferanten bezüglich Dekarbonisierung. Warum ist das wichtig? Das Jahr 2024…
What it means Supply‑chain engagement can be described as a systematic process by which a buying organisation or company actively collaborates with its network of suppliers to achieve shared business goals. These are most commonly cost reduction, quality improvement, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability. In our case the focus of this article lies on the…
Results & Key Findings of COP29 The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded with some interesting outcomes. Held in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 focused on increasing climate finance, operationalizing carbon markets, and enhancing global cooperation to address climate change. New Global Climate…
In vielen Branchen ist die Berechnung von „Carbon Footprint“ inzwischen Standard. Kunden legen zunehmend Wert auf die CO2-Bilanz ihrer Lieferanten und Dienstleister oder fordern sogar konkrete Einsparungen. Insbesondere mittelständische Unternehmen sehen sich heute häufig verpflichtet, Angaben zu Nachhaltigkeit, Umwelt- und Klimaschutz zu machen. Durch die Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), die seit 2024 in Kraft…
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report is an annual publication that identifies the key risks the world could face over the next decade. This year’s WEF Global Risks Report 2024, among other topics such as misinformation and disinformation or societal polarization, highlights the critical importance of climate-related issues, emphasizing them as the most…
In 2024, it is inevitable for companies to prioritize sustainability in order to remain competitive, resilient, and responsible. It is a strategic imperative that affects every aspect of corporate performance, from reputation and risk management to innovation and growth. Looking at the new year, this blogpost will highlight three of the most important corporate sustainability…
COP28, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, was held in Dubai from 30 November to 13 December 2023. It was the first COP to take place in the Middle East, a region highly vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis. The main objective…
With environmental consciousness at an all-time high, businesses and individuals alike are striving to understand and reduce their carbon footprints. One essential aspect of this endeavor is the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This article will introduce PCF, look into the standards that guide its calculation, explore verification processes, and shortly introduce tools to calculate carbon…
The WEF Global Risks Report 2022 is an annual publication that identifies the key risks the world could face over the next decade. This year’s report emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation and collective action to address the challenges of the climate crisis, cyber threats, the mobility revolution, and space exploration. The report is…
