#10 IMPACT CASE – Solar Water Desalination Solution
5. August 2022
Many hospitals in rural areas need a stable supply of clean and hygienic water, especially in water scarce areas. With their decentralized desalination plants entirely powered by solar energy, Boreal Light helps providing the required access. Read more in our IMPACT Case!
#9 IMPACT CASE – CLEANING UP OUR WORLD’S WASTE
22. July 2022
More than 11 million tons of #plastic end up in the ocean every year. Everwave is working on improving the situation. Read more about their #cleanup mission with their partner Mastercard in Slovakia, their KPIs and vision for 2030 in our IMPACT Case!
#8 IMPACT CASE – POWERFUL IMPACT INVESTMENTS
4. July 2022
This Impact Case features ecoligo, a start-up tackling the growing demand for transparent investment opportunities that generate both environmental and economic returns. Its solution: impact investments into powerful solar projects for businesses in emerging markets.
RETHINKING THE WAY WE BUILD
27. June 2022
The Built environment accounts for up to 40% of global GHG emissions and produces 55% of waste in developed countries. Based on facts like these, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber explains why and how we need to rethink the way we build.
#7 IMPACT CASE – THE IMPACT FINANCE BOUTIQUE
13. June 2022
This Impact Case presents LOOM IMPACT. LOOM IMPACT aims to bridge the financial gap to meet the UN 2030 Agenda. They create dedicated financial products & platforms that connect ventures with positive social and/or environmental impact to the capital market.
How shared mobility impacts our cities
5. May 2022
Read more to learn about shared mobility, the swiss army knife and how infrastructure can be repurposed to make cities more sustainable.
The overlooked environmental footprint of increasing Internet use
9. June 2021
Read more to learn about the environmental impact of our digital world.
Climate Action Tracker
10. May 2021
This report sums up and illustrates different climate pledges & their impact.
UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021
13. April 2021
The new UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021 shows the growing impact of food waste on our climate.
#6 IMPACT CASE – CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
06. April 2021
This Impact Case presents the online marketplace Refurbed and their circular economy solution for electronic consumer goods.
IT IS TIME TO REDESIGN ECONOMICS
25. March 2021
A paper by Professor Muhammad Yunus discussing economic change caused by the corona pandemic, touching upon sustainability issues and social entrepreneurship.
BERICHT DES SUSTAINABLE FINANCE BEIRATS [GER]
03. March 2021
The Sustainable Finance Advisory Council presented its report “Shifting the Trillions”, which contains 31 recommendations for the German government.
TECH FOR GOOD – BMW FOUNDATION
03. February 2021
The report aims to showcase pioneering examples of the kind of sustainable business models and technologies, as well as responsible leadership, that can drive this change.
LEVERAGING CIRCULAR ECONOMY – EIT CASE STUDIES
15. January 2021
It’s time to explore new business models! Circular economy helps companies use their resources more sustainably. This case study shows some circular innovation tools and training methods.
CHANGE FOCUS TO CHANGE – BMW FOUNDATION
16. December 2020
The world is changing – and so are we. The BMW Foundation looks back on the history of the last 50 years through the eyes of responsible leaders. How can we create impact?
#5 IMPACT CASE – BATTERY MATERIALS TRACEABILITY
08. December 2020
To increase their supply chain transparency the young traceability-as-a-service company Circulor teamed up with automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars.
EMISSIONS GAP REPORT 2020
15. November 2020
Each year, the Emissions Gap Report assesses the gap between anticipated emissions and levels consistent with the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming this century to well below 2°C.
#4 IMPACT CASE – DIGITALIZATION IN AGRICULTURE
17. November 2020
Agriculture contributes a significant share of the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. It counts as one of the biggest industries and still the least digitized sector.
#3 IMPACT CASE – ENERGY SYSTEM MODERNIZATION
27. October 2020
528 tonnes of Co2 savings and 41.500€ of cost savings p.a. accomplished through the modernization of an energy system.
#2 IMPACT CASE – ENERGY SAVING THROUGH AI
16. September 2020
75% of buildings are inefficient. AI in the form of autonomous building management systems can enable sustainable and efficient building use.
THE IMPACT RECEIPT: THE TRUE COST OF OUR CLOTHING
09. September 2020
Skip “sustainability”. Try “responsibility” for a change. Faced with these facts, we’re sharing them back to you. Because you deserve to know the true cost of the clothing you wear on your skin.
#1 IMPACT CASE – DATA CENTER MODERNIZATION
12. August 2020
1.6 million euros and over 5,500 tonnes of CO2 savings by 2030. Sustainability offers not only CO2 reduction but also a huge potential for cost savings, an important driver for a “green economy”.
