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 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
