There is a mosaic of ways to calculate a company's carbon footprint. CO2 calculators for companies are often used for this purpose. But which approach to CO2 calculation and which CO2 calculators for companies are actually available? Which CO2 calculator is best suited to my company's requirements? We have tested and compared various CO2 calculators for companies. In this blog article...Read More
Many companies ask themselves how they can measure their climate impact and create a carbon footprint for their organisation. This can actually become a challenge if data is not collected and the expertise is not available. Excessive demands and the complexity of tasks and companies can quickly cause initial motivation to fizzle out. The good news is: In this...Read More
Companies usually define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for their strategies and associated goals. Sustainability KPIs or sustainability indicators are in turn important tools for monitoring and measuring a company's sustainability performance. In order to measure sustainability and use it effectively and efficiently on an ongoing basis for corporate and sustainability goals, we recommend six steps for companies, which we describe in this blog post. Content Determine key sustainability topics Develop sustainability goals for the company Define sustainability KPIs and...Read More
Sustainability KPIs (key performance indicators) are key figures and are suitable for monitoring corporate goals and the achievement of sustainability strategies and for measuring a company's sustainability performance. Sustainability KPIs are also known as sustainability ratios, sustainability indicators or performance indicators. But which sustainability KPIs are important and exciting for my company? How can I measure sustainability and compare myself with other market players and competitors?Read More
Do you have questions about calculating your CO2 footprint? We have the answers. Welcome to our FAQs on corporate carbon footprinting. Contents Important terms and definitions Preparing a carbon footprint in companies Conducting and analysing a carbon footprint in companies Important terms and definitions What does CO2-neutral, greenhouse gas-neutral and climate-neutral mean? CO2-neutral means that we as individuals, as an organisation...Read More
The climate is changing, partly due to tourism. 8% of global emissions can be attributed to tourism, and the trend is rising (UBA, 2020, UNWTO, 2019). There is no doubt that the majority of this is due to transport. But does this mean that only airlines and other mobility service providers are obliged to do something? What climate protection measures are there in tourism?...Read More
This blog post explains why climate protection is important in tourism. It shows approaches for climate protection strategies that demonstrate ways in which tourism stakeholders can contribute to climate protection. Content: Why should tourism companies get involved in climate protection? What can tourism do for climate protection? Strategies for climate protection in tourism Why should tourism companies get involved in climate protection, even if...Read More
Tourism contributes to climate change and is threatened by it at the same time. The risks for the sector are significant. But there are also opportunities. It is important to recognise early on how the climate is changing in the region. What can destinations and tourism companies do to adapt to climate change? The article also helps to understand how climate adaptation and climate protection...Read More
Tourism and sustainability are closely linked. For example, it is a major driver but also strongly affected by climate change. Background information and developments.Read More
We have analysed the statements made by climate sceptics. We want to understand the arguments, perhaps scrutinise ourselves and allow controversy.Read More