Entries by Kilian Dilg

Biodiversity at a glance: Opportunities through the life cycle assessment

Alongside advancing climate change, the loss of biodiversity is one of the most pressing social challenges of our time. Economic activities are a major contributor to the extinction of species on a global and local level at a rate that has led scientists to speak of a new mass extinction.   Read the full article […]

Green AI: The future of sustainable corporate management

Smart, green and helpful for improving the sustainability and competitiveness of SMEs. The growing urgency for companies in all sectors to develop their own sustainability initiatives and quickly implement the necessary transformation processes is making itself felt both nationally and internationally.   Read the full article here.

Record rainfall brings recovery to forests

After several dry years, this year’s summer has brought much-needed relief for nature. The forests in Hesse in particular, which had suffered greatly from the dry periods in previous years, were able to recover thanks to the rainfall. Read the full article here.

EU-wide Unified Regulation for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

With an innovative, globally unique approach to binding corporate due diligence, the new EU regulation for deforestation-free products aims to ensure deforestation-free supply chains. The regulation stipulates that in all EU member states, certain raw materials and products may only be imported into, exported from, or placed on the Union market if they are not […]

Businesses need to prepare for climate reporting in 2024

As we approach 2024, businesses operating in the European Union and preparing for climate risk and sustainability reporting mandates, similar requirements will soon follow in the U.S. With increasing pressure from investors and consumers, companies are urged to provide more comprehensive information about their environmental impacts. This includes complying with new regulations concerning scope 1, […]

Nordic Countries Agree on Joint CCUS Initiatives

Nordic countries, including Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands, have joined forces by signing the Aalborg Declaration to enhance European collaboration on CO2 capture, use, and storage (CCUS). The declaration emphasizes the need to scale up CCUS efforts nationally and across Europe to advance the green transition and achieve climate goals. Denmark’s Climate, Energy, […]

Consumers are Willing to Pay More for Sustainable Products

Concerns about the environment are on the rise due to extreme weather events. Consumers are willing to make changes and pay an average of 12% more for sustainable products. However, a study by Bain & Company reveals that over 60% of businesses are falling behind in meeting their sustainability goals This is highlighting the pressing […]

Germany Tightens Energy Efficiency Requirements

We would like to inform you about an important change in the field of energy efficiency that may concern you. On November 17, 2023, the new Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) was published, which came into effect on November 18, 2023. The EnEfG obligates all companies with an average total final energy consumption of more than […]

EU Recycling Update

The EU Commission’s early warning report reveals the status of recycling goals in Europe. Thanks to its effective deposit return system, Germany is excelling in meeting its targets. However, 18 other EU member states risk falling short in municipal waste recycling and landfill reduction. Particularly, countries in areas such as municipal waste recycling and reducing […]

COP28: Council sets out EU position for UN climate summit in Dubai

The European Union is gearing up for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The recently approved position emphasizes the opportunities that ambitious climate action brings for the planet, the global economy, and people. It’s crucial to ensure a transition to sustainable, climate-resilient, and climate-neutral […]