SUSTAINABILITY, a term many immediately associate with environmental protection, renewable energy, and recycling. But sustainability is about much more: Sustainable ACTION means thinking about the FUTURE IMPACT of what we do – so sustainability is omnipresent, dovetailing ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, and …
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“WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ENCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN COMPANIES AS A KEY SUCCESS FACTOR”
An interview with Almut Kaupp, director of Steinbeis Consulting Center for International Marketing & Sustainability
Climate goals, scarce resources, but also the protection of human and labor rights are the responsibility of companies and workers alike. An ecosystem is only …
LESS IS MORE: CARBON EMISSIONS OF BUILDINGS ENERGY CONCEPTS DURING THEIR LIFE CYCLE
Steinbeis study showcases measures for achieving climate protection goals in housing construction
Climate protection is currently one of the most pressing issues facing politicians. Approximately 40% of carbon emissions in Germany are created by buildings. The Federal Government is striving …
A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO POTHOLES
Potential solutions provided by a life cycle assessment of transportation infrastructure based on building information modeling
Transport infrastructure maintenance is an important task of local government: Roads not only have to be safe, they must also be economical to operate …
“FOR ME, RESEARCH IS ABOUT FINDING SOLUTIONS!”
An interview with Professor Dr.-Ing. Volker Jehle, director of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Innovative Nonwoven Technology
According to one definition, nonwoven materials are a wide layer or single layer of bonded fibers. So far, so good. In an interview …
INVESTING WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE
Prof. Dr. Philipp Haberstock and Steffen Lohrer show that it is possible to acquire a company and create social returns
In October 2018, a special report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted an urgent need to …
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE THROUGH EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABILITY
BUERGOFOL, the manufacturer of packaging and industrial foil, is setting new standards in its sector of industry thanks to the support of Steinbeis experts
Defining sustainability in business is always subjective, but there is a general tenor that runs through …
THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUES AND SUSTAINABILITY
Steinbeis expert Wolfgang Natzke shows how sustainability and authenticity can take companies to the next level
The so-called fourth industrial revolution is radically changing many of the familiar things we associate with everyday life. A whole host of areas will …
THE ROLE PLAYED BY SMART CITIES AS INNOVATION HUBS FOR CITIES AND REGIONS
Steinbeis experts create innovation processes for EU projects
Cities and local communities play a central role in the transition to alternative energy sources and climate protection, but they are also key players in innovation, because they hold responsibility for planning …
FUTURE-PROOF AND EMISSION-FREE THANKS TO SOLAR ENERGY
Steinbeis experts turn their sights on the SolarAktivHausplus
To make a success of the transition to alternative energy and achieve climate protection goals it will be crucial for buildings to use efficient energy supplies, primarily generated through renewable sources. The …
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Steinbeis experts develop corporate social responsibility concept
In business terms, the main benefit sustainability offers to a company is that it provides a long-term business model based on a viable commercial foundation. For some years now, as well as talking …