Tag: Ecology and market economy
The federal government wants to promote social entrepreneurs
Companies oriented towards the common good These types of companies aim to solve social challenges. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin Solar-powered electric modules for African villages, help for the unbureaucratic employment…
Banks are tightening their criteria for loans to climate sinners
lignite mining Many banks want to further tighten their regulations for climate-damaging companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The climate compatibility of companies is apparently playing an increasing role in their lending…
Consumers punish suspected greenwashing immediately
Dusseldorf If doubts arise about the credibility of their sustainability promises, companies can quickly lose sales. This is shown by a survey by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM),…
That’s what European boss Nina Hajikhanian is planning
Nina Hajikhanian The manager is the European head of Patagonia. Dusseldorf Outdoor apparel company Patagonia does things differently than most companies. If you ask the new head of Europe, Nina…
How stable is our power grid?
Dusseldorf The German power grid was one of the most important topics of all last year. The fear of power outages was great, but in the end, despite the problems…
Blackrock Appoints Aramco CEO to Board of Directors
The head of the largest oil producer Saudi Aramco, Amin Nasser, will be added to BlackRock’s supervisory board in the future. This was announced by the world’s largest asset manager…
EU Parliament votes in favor of controversial nature conservation law
EPP boss Manfred Weber The head of the European People’s Party (EPP) had been stirring up sentiment against the nature conservation law for months because, in his view, it unilaterally…
EU makes greenwashing a million-dollar risk for companies
Products The EU draft stipulates that all environmental advertising claims must be certified in advance by an independent testing body. Dusseldorf Many companies still advertise with labels such as “climate…
Fund company DWS is negotiating with the public prosecutor
DWS logo The public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt is still investigating against the Deutsche Bank subsidiary because of the greenwashing affair. (Photo: REUTERS) Frankfurt, Cologne According to Handelsblatt information, the…
Why are the temperatures in the North Atlantic so high?
Dusseldorf The temperatures in the world’s oceans are currently exceeding all previous records – by a wide margin. The warming of the North Atlantic is of particular concern among experts.…
When will our water run out?
Dusseldorf The lack of water is visible these days: New York is shrouded in yellowish smoke because the forests in nearby Canada are burning. It transforms soils in Spain into…
EU should significantly reduce emissions by 2040
Dust rises from a dry field into the sky According to the scientists, the EU should reduce its emissions by 90 to 95 percent by 2040 compared to 1990. (Photo:…
Habeck says goodbye to sector targets
Robert Habeck With the amendment to the law, the Economics Minister largely abolishes the sector targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) says goodbye to the rigid requirements…
Unicorns in green: Sustainable start-ups in Germany
Traceless Materials packaging The rotting outer packaging can end up in the compost. (Photo: Traceless Materials) Dusseldorf Green is trendy, including among German start-ups. According to the Green Start-up Monitor…
Unicorns in green: Sustainable start-ups in Germany
Traceless Materials packaging The rotting outer packaging can end up in the compost. (Photo: Traceless Materials) Dusseldorf Green is trendy, including among German start-ups. According to the Green Start-up Monitor…
“Germany is the brake on ecology”
Mainz Reinhard Schneider lives up to his reputation. The owner of the frog cleaning agent manufacturer Werner & Mertz is known for vociferously criticizing his own industry. “Companies try to…
According to Morning Star, VW shares are irrelevant for large ESG funds
Oliver Blume The VW boss is currently trimming the company for the future, also in order to become more attractive for the capital market. (Photo: Bloomberg) Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Despite all…
Habeck defends appointment of fund founder to expert advisory board
Robert Habeck In August 2022, Habeck appointed Sebastian Böhmer to the “Young Digital Economy” advisory board, which advises the minister on growth conditions for start-ups, among other things. (Photo: dpa)…
Is a quick installation now worthwhile?
Dusseldorf The federal government wants to advance the heat transition with the new building energy law. The consequences for homeowners and tenants are far-reaching: from next January, every new heating…
How mid-sized companies deal with the requirements of ESG regulations
Hamburg When Barbara Möllmann started her job at the livestock logistics company Venneker in Nordkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, two years ago, she had to be inventive. “There were no structures or…