Introduction – What does sustainability strategy mean? The German sustainability strategy is in line with the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Businesses are also addressed here, as the goals have an impact on laws, regulations and thus on changed rights and obligations for companies as well. The German strategy focuses on energy, climate protection, circular economy, housing, transport, food and agriculture. In this seminar, you will get an overview of upcoming strategic changes in the economy and society. This course is held in...

What does it mean to do business in a climate-friendly way? The term “climate friendliness” is frequently used in advertising. However, the use of terms that are tangential to the climate is already subject to rules. In this course, a general understanding of the meaning of climate change, climate adaptation, climate friendliness, climate certifications should be achieved. there are different indicators and parameters to measure sustainability and circularity. In business, parameters are often called “Key Performance Indicator – KPI”. These also exist for the topic of sustainability in...

Developing value creation models The circular economy is often misunderstood as waste management. In addition, the knowledge about the economic concepts to create value is not yet understood. This is what this module is about. In particular, the role of the product life cycle and the entire value chain will be discussed and a model for brainstorming your own circular projects will be given. This course is held in German. Course fee and termination for a course in English on request.

Deepening: Supply Chain Law The Supply Chain Act, which came into force in 2023, ensures corporate due diligence in the global supply chain. It is a legal framework that ensures the protection of the environment, human rights and children’s rights, along the entire supply chain. Companies commit to taking responsibility for the working conditions and production processes associated with their products. This benefits not only the people within the supply chain, but also companies and consumers. In this module, you will learn the essential basics that must be...

In-depth session: Sustainable financing Climate protection and sustainability can only be implemented if the financing behind them is also sustainable. The German government’s Sustainable Finance Strategy aims to release the necessary investments for climate protection and sustainability. In the future, companies will also be required to publish a sustainability report in which they disclose business activities and measures relating to climate protection and sustainability. In principle, it will no longer be possible in the future to grant loans for projects that harm the climate. For this, the banks...