The materiality analysis is one of the basic instruments of sustainability reporting and offers an ideal starting point for a stakeholder dialogue. This is because it provides answers to the three important questions when determining material sustainability aspects (based on the definition of the German Sustainability Code): Stakeholder perspective: Which sustainability aspects are of particular relevance to the company's stakeholders? "Perspective from the company: Which company activities...Read More
For companies, materiality describes their impact on society and the environment - and vice versa. Once you have recognised your materiality, you can develop a strategy and measures based on this in order to act sustainably. In this article, we therefore provide an example of how you can work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to...Read More
There are countless seals, certificates and similar proofs of sustainability. It is difficult for both private individuals and companies to maintain an overview. In this article, we therefore want to give companies some guidance on which seals and certificates are available and what they are suitable for. However, we cannot list all the seals, certificates and verifications...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
How can you recognise sustainable companies? What constitutes a sustainable company? What different approaches are there? We look into this here...Read More
In order to develop your own sustainability strategy, it helps to know examples of other companies. As sustainability strategies can be very different, we want to help you better understand different orientations. For all those who want a complete overview, we have compiled a comprehensive guide to developing a sustainability strategy elsewhere. And for companies that already have a sustainability strategy...Read More
A presentation at the SAP Open House on the SDGs What does this cute kitten have to do with corporate responsibility? Besides the fact that cat content attracts attention, this image symbolises something else entirely. We'll come back to that in a moment. "Why responsible is no longer enough from a social perspective and how it is worthwhile for companies to go beyond...Read More
