Tag: Ecology and market economy
Incorrect handling of allegations about Secretary of State Philipps
No end to staff trouble for Robert Habeck The Federal Minister of Economics has to justify himself again for a state secretary – now it’s about Udo Philipp. (Photo: dpa)…
Sustainability in financial investments is becoming a contentious issue for rich families
wind farm Investing in sustainability projects is very popular with the generation of heirs for ideal and return reasons. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Frankfurt, Dusseldorf For Christoph Weber, it’s actually about advising…
There is a shortage of these experts in Germany – despite the high salaries
ESG manager urgently wanted Sustainability experts are currently needed by many companies – and they are very well paid. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf CFOs are sounding the alarm: In a…
“I’ve decided” – Habeck doesn’t want to fire Graichen
Patrick Graichen (left), Robert Habeck The green economics minister and his state secretary answered questions from the members of the economics committee. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens)…
Outfittery founder Anna Alex is committed to biodiversity
Anna Alex After Outfittery and Planetly, the entrepreneur founded another start-up. (Photo: Nala Earth) Berlin Outfittery founder Anna Alex is one of the best-known faces in the German start-up scene.…
No children for the climate? Why women think this is wrong
Berlin It is a far-reaching decision that more and more young people are making and making public: Because of the climate crisis, they do not want to have their own…
German authorities hardly rely on sustainability when it comes to procurement
Hydrogen-powered garbage truck in Lower Saxony Most municipal clients pay particular attention to the price when it comes to disposal. (Photo: picture alliance / Hauke-Christian Dittrich) Berlin When it comes…
Green technologies CDU and start-ups: need to speak on the subject of climate protection
Friedrich Merz The CDU boss invites you to the “Future Congress” for climate-friendly technologies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The question of how to deal with the climate crisis without simultaneously stalling…
How sustainable can the ships become?
Dusseldorf After the end of pandemic-related restrictions, many Germans are thinking about booking a cruise again. But the industry has a bad climate image due to the high emissions from…
Top wineries are committed to more sustainability
winery More sustainability: Last year, the bottles of Gutswein – 63 percent of the volume – were switched to lightweight glass, this year the weight of the bottles for the…
How secure is Germany’s power supply without nuclear power plants?
Dusseldorf On April 15, the last three German nuclear power plants go offline. Then, after around sixty years, nuclear power generation in Germany will finally end. The topic will move…
Myth of renunciation – Why we must not forego growth for climate protection
Keywords like “degrowth”, “post-growth”, “post-Promethean technology” or “long-termism”: They all address concepts that aim to save the world from climate change with less economic growth and less traditional industry. Sometimes…
Germany has to get used to modest economic growth
Germany snail According to estimates by the Leibniz Institute, annual growth of 0.7 percent is only the medium-term potential of the German economy. The German economy is expected to grow…
The federal government wants to invest four billion euros in the ecosystems
Berlin With 69 measures in ten fields of action, the federal government wants to improve the condition of the ecosystems in Germany and thus strengthen their resilience to the climate…
Will we soon be storing CO2 underground in Germany?
Dusseldorf When it comes to the energy transition, the majority of Germans officially want more renewable energies – but just not in their own neighborhood. Opencast coal mining is not…
Ethical Investing Doesn’t Live Up To It – Opinion
“There is one and only one social responsibility for companies – to use their resources and engage in activities designed to increase their profits.” This view of the Nobel Prize…
Boston Consulting Group is still growing by eleven percent worldwide
Michael Brigl One of three top German managers setting the direction at BCG. (Photo: Boston Consulting Group) Dusseldorf These are growth figures that other industries can often only dream of:…
Economic experts expect 0.2 percent growth in 2023
Economy in the federal press conference Economists expect inflation to remain high in 2023. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The economists expect economic growth of 0.2 percent for 2023. This was announced…
Economic experts expect 0.2 percent growth in 2023
Duisburg container port For 2023, economists expect at most a low GDP growth for Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The economists expect economic growth of 0.2 percent for 2023. This was…
The climate attitude of the employer is important for 81 percent of young Germans
Fridays for Future protests Almost half of the people in Germany would support limiting the amount of meat and dairy products that are available for sale. (Photo: IMAGO/NurPhoto) Dusseldorf The…