The EU Commission is funding environmentally friendly technologies such as batteries for electric cars with 3.4 billion euros and the production of green hydrogen with 1.2 billion euros.
The EU Commission, which was confirmed by the European Parliament last week, wants to continue promoting climate-friendly technologies.
Digitalization and sustainability are two megatrends that need to be linked in order to effectively tackle global challenges. The connection between sustainability and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important.
The Lufthansa Group impresses with leading ESG ratings and clear CO2 reduction targets and sets standards in sustainability and governance.
Independent sustainability analysts and rating agencies regularly assess the Lufthansa Group’s activities according to ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance).
Many companies are talking about mobility budgets. At the third National Conference on Corporate Mobility in Mainz, practitioners will report on their solutions, feasibility and challenges and why communication is crucial to success.
A new law on sustainability requirements for a wide range of everyday household products has entered into force in the EU.
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will enable requirements to be set with the aim to ensure products last longer, are easier to repair and recycle, contain fewer problematic chemicals and more recycled materials, and are more energy and resource-efficient. This can mean lower costs and less hassle for consumers.
Starting in 2024, the European Union will implement a new regulation requiring nearly all products sold in the EU to feature a Digital Product Passport (DPP). This initiative, part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, aims to enhance transparency across product value chains by providing comprehensive information about each product’s origin, materials, environmental impact, and disposal recommendations.
Water is one of the most important resources on earth. As the basis of life for many species, it is directly linked to biodiversity. However, many people forget that there is a mutual dependency.
Without sustainability, almost nothing works in companies today. According to a study by the Bertelsmann Foundation (Sustainability Transformation Monitor 2023), 84% of responsible employees in companies say that the topic has become more important. Sustainable corporate strategies are therefore far more than mere ecological responsibility.
New rules apply in the EU to make sustainable products the norm in the EU internal market and reduce their overall environmental and climate impact. They came into force on July 18, 2024. Building on the successes of the Ecodesign Directive, the new Ecodesign Regulation for sustainable products will ensure that products last longer, use energy and resources more efficiently, are easier to repair and recycle and contain more recycled materials.
Back in January 2023, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) published its analysis of the current implementation status of the consideration of sustainability and, in particular, sustainability risks on the Austrian financial market. The result: room for improvement.
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