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Images are going around the world from NASA showing the air pollution in certain regions of the globe before and during the lock-down. Thus the immense recovery of the air becomes very obvious and visual. Carbon Brief released that CO2 pollution dropped by 25% during a period of four weeks in China due to the national shut down (this corresponds to approx. 200m tonnes of CO2).  These facts make it worth… Read More »The Impact of Corona on Sustainability

…which should be mandatory for every company. There are some institutions that deal with sustainability in companies and the development towards a (more) sustainable economy. The world’s largest initiative for corporate sustainability is the United Nations Global Compact. On their website, they present, what I think is a terrific plan that can lead companies on their way to sustainability.  The plan is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),… Read More »Basic Steps towards Sustainability

In my last blog post I have written about the power of money and the responsibilities involved. Eco- and ethical banks are becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, mainly in the private sector, which is definitely a very good development. However, I see great potential when this transferred to a business context. I would like to remind you of the example of replacing a coffee machine and the associated savings on capsules… Read More »Choose your Bank Wisely

Have you ever thought about what the bank institute does with the money you have in your saving account? You probably know that they are investing it.  If you give money to an institution (e.g. by putting it in your bank account or investing it in stocks), you enable it to proceed with whatever they do and increase their market power. The actions of the institution become bigger and more… Read More »Why Everyone is Obliged to Invest