RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable energies are the future. Because the sustainable energy sources replace fossil fuels that threaten our resources. In contrast, they are more environmentally friendly and can regenerate on their own. You can find out here which brands rely on green energy and thus promote sustainability.

Between Hope and Challenge: Recap of Climate Week NYC 2024

To discuss solutions to climate change, Climate Week NYC 2024 brought together leaders and changemakers from around the world. We've compiled the highlights of the event and the key takeaways and ask ourselves: Are the voluntary efforts enough to save the planet?

Sustainable Cities 2024: 5 metropolises that are particularly environmentally friendly

A new report from Arcadis has determined which cities will be considered sustainable in 2024. We present the 5 big players in sustainability and explain what they are doing better

Sustainable Innovations: Preview of the Impact Festival 2024

The Impact Festival will bring innovators, investors and political stakeholders together in Frankfurt from 30 to 31 October 2024. We reveal in advance what highlights await us at Europe's largest B2B event for sustainable innovations

Sustainability on Screen: Top 10 films on sustainability

From classics that first drew attention to the pressing problems of our time to current documentaries – we have curated the most exciting films on the topic of sustainability for you

Greentech Festival 2024: Paving the way for green innovations

Future-oriented technologies and interdisciplinary exchange at the Greentech Festival 2024 - Berlin under the sign of sustainable transformation

Greentech Festival 2024: Reinvention with Messe Berlin

With Messe Berlin as the venue, the Greentech Festival in 2024 will not only grow in size, but also expand its program

Greentech Festival goes Los Angeles – Interview with founding father Marco Voigt

Marco Voigt about his vision for the future of Europe's largest sustainability festival Interview with Marco Voigt, founder of Greentech Festival

How do we lead museums into the future? About dinosaurs, AI and the longing for fascination

Commissioned by the Nevada Museum of Art, Graft Brandlab designs an exhibition that makes prehistoric sea creatures accessible Column by Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

Green energy with the heat pump trend?

Heat pumps - an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems

Coldplay is revolutionizing touring with sustainability initiatives

Coldplay is pursuing a holistic agenda to make music touring sustainable - an interim result promises success of the ambition

Energy-efficient construction: tips for sustainable house construction

Energy efficiency plays an increasingly important role in house construction. The right measures and construction methods reduce the energy consumption of your home.

“Mission to Net Zero”: The Greentech Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary

Green technologies, future-proof knowledge & global synergies for transformative change - that's what the Greentech Festival 2023 promises

COP27: Climate protection as a question of social justice

The threat of climate change no longer allows compromises in terms of social and ecological sustainability - this is what the COP27 demands

Davos Highlights 2022 - climate protection, environment and innovations

Climate catastrophes, energy transition and trillion trees - together for a green and sustainable future

NJAL launches its first sustainable collection: Collection N°1

After NJAL has already given 50.000 designers a voice in fashion, the first own & sustainable Collection N°1 follows

Zaha Hadid Architects set new standards for Eco Architecture

Zaha Hadid Architects' BEEAH Headquarters: a symbol of architecture at the intersection of sustainability, technology and philanthropy 

From Bitcoin to BIO Coin? Crypto can be that sustainable

Blockchain and crypto are currently traded as the "green" capital investment for an ecological future - is crypto sustainable? 

Brave New World: Is the Metaverse bad for the environment?

Technologies such as VR, gaming, crypto, blockchain and NFT are now uniting in the digital metaverse – how sustainable is the hype?

Hydrogen hype: A climate-neutral future with green hydrogen

Will hydrogen become a model of the future? Latest developments make hydrogen a “game changer”

Climate change expert on the path to decarbonization

“The tip we always give is that you can't afford not to invest in sustainability, because it's a future-oriented, strategic decision.” Interview with Lara Obst, Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer of Climate Choice

Welcome to the Babylon of EV charging - can this be sustainable?

The infrastructure of new mobility concepts must move away from insular thinking towards economically efficient, ecologically sustainable and socially fair standards. Column by Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

The future of country life - Deurbanisation modernises the province

Deurbanization: Hardly audible, but shaping the future in the countryside is bringing noticeable changes - also in the city.

World climate report: IPCC issues warning and calls for immediate action

Unprecedented climatic extremes and an intensification of global warming alarm - this shows the world climate report of the IPCC. But also what can now be done to protect the planet 

How sustainable cities can promote urban resilience

Environmental pollution, scarcity of resources and social inequality - many challenges of the present as well as climate change are concentrated in cities - sustainable urban development counteracts this

News: #CelebrateChange in Berlin as part of the Greentech Festival

 Over 100 exhibitors presented their innovative and green inventions for a sustainable future as part of the Greentech Festival

Is the current NFT Art Boom bad for the Environment?

The hype about crypto art has triggered a climate controversy due to the supposedly high energy consumption - but there is hope for a green crypto development

These luxury e-cars will mark the new e-volution in 2021

These luxury electric cars set new standards in terms of design, technology and comfort - the best models in 2021

News: Denmark plans to build an island for the generation of green energy

Denmark is planning an artificial island to store wind energy in the North Sea. In this way, millions of European households may be supplied with electricity

What is photovoltaics? The modern energy solution simply explained

Photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energies of our time. Here is everything you need to know about it

Transform to Net Zero: How to make the economy climate neutral by 2050

Microsoft launches the Transfrom to Net Zero initiative for climate protection. Discover what that means and how companies can contribute

Cradle to Cradle founder Braungart on products without a guilty conscience

Cradle to Cradle calls for a revolutionary innovation in our products in terms of design, production, use and return. The result is a world without rubbish. Interview with Prof. Dr Michael Braungart

News: Pink snow causes researchers to worry about climate change

Pink snow in the northern Italian Alps. What sounds like a curiosity is fueling concerns about accelerated glacial melt

Corporate Social Responsibility: Top Sustainable Companies 2020

Again this year, companies worldwide were ranked in terms of their CSR. Denmark leads the field of sustainable business practices in the CSR Ranking 2020

Electromobility - quantum leap or hype?

A fictional dispute between our editors, in which two opposing points of view are prepared in an abstract and fact-based manner - pro and con

Corporate Social Responsibility - Top 100 Companies 2019

Corporate social responsibility is becoming more and more important and global corporations are focusing on sustainability. Reduction of CO2 emissions and waste, diversity and other sustainable aspects are the basis of the CSR assessment

Climate-friendly travel - offsetting the CO2 balance

Traveling is easier than ever before. Whether long-distance or luxury travel, it is important to choose the right means of transport, hotels or restaurants in order to compensate for the individual CO2 balance

The water guide - save water in the cycle of the earth

Wasting water is a major challenge in the age of climate change. In the water guide we show what that means and how you can easily save water in everyday life

Electromobility - A look behind the scenes

The market for electromobility has continued to grow rapidly, with around 3 million cars sold in 2020. But what are the drivers and how green are e-cars really?

Global warming and future targets

Climate-related risks depend on the speed of future warming. According to the IPCC, an increase to 2,0 degrees leads to significant changes

Sustainably strong: renewable energies

Renewable energies are energy sources that are regenerative and therefore practically inexhaustible. The reason for this is that they can renew themselves independently and relatively quickly. In contrast to fossil fuels such as oil, coal or gas, they do not access finite resources. This in turn makes them an efficient tool for sustainable energy policy. You can find the latest news on the subject here.


Energy for Future

The expansion and use of regenerative energy make a significant contribution to the social promotion of sustainability. Companies that integrate renewable energies such as wind or water power, solar and biomass as well as geothermal energy into their production processes can position themselves as advocates for the environment. In addition, more and more brands from the fashion, tech and interior industries are showing that the use of fossil fuels for the production of high-quality goods is no longer necessary. You can find out which companies and brands actually rely on green energy here. And so you can make conscious choices when it comes to product decisions.