Colleges and universities are places of innovation, research and social transformation - but when it comes to climate protection, universities sometimes lack data, structures or action plans. We have supported some universities in their climate protection efforts. We would like to report on one of our projects here: How the Technical University of Nuremberg (UTN), newly founded in 2021,...Read More

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

In preparation for the EU's Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), an ever-increasing number of companies are addressing sustainability and, in particular, climate risks. Companies are looking at this from two perspectives: Inside-out perspective: the company causes risks for the environment and society (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions) Outside-in perspective: risks for the company due to developments in the environment and society (e.g. greenhouse gas...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

According to the German Climate Protection Act, Germany must be greenhouse gas neutral by 2045 in order to achieve the Paris climate protection targets. At the same time, companies are increasingly advertising that they are climate-neutral or CO2-neutral. Three different terms that are often mixed up and used as synonyms in political debates and everyday discussions, as the difference between the properties is not entirely clear. Companies use...Read More

Scientists and politicians agree: global climate change has become an existential problem for us as humanity and our environment. The increasing pressure to act therefore requires more and more concrete action at both a social and an individual level. In previous articles, we have already looked at how companies can systematically calculate their carbon footprint...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

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

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