SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES
Sustainability is a question of business ethics because it affects all company processes. There are a multitude of positive actions that companies can implement to protect the environment or to promote society. Transparency is of great importance for sustainable companies. We would like to honor this and communicate it to our readers.
The Circular Republic Festival – circular economy as a focus
The Circular Republic Festival focused in Munich in November on circular economy, expert opinions and innovations
Actions with a sustainable perspective: The German Sustainability Prize 2023
In addition to companies, buildings, manufacturers and innovations, personalities such as Sebastian Vettel and Zoe Wees received awards for sustainable actions
Earthshot Prize 2023: Awards for pioneers of sustainable innovations
Last week, the Earthshot Awards 2023 awarded five companies to support their sustainable innovations.
Vegan Horsebit bag: Gucci presents the first vegan handbag
The luxury brand Gucci is showing a leather bag made from vegan Demetra for the first time in its Fall/Winter 2024 collection
Sustainable socks: From tennis socks, bright colors to classic black
Learn why sustainable socks are an environmentally conscious choice and how to choose the best options for women, men and children
Winter can come with these brands for sustainable hats
Discover 10 sustainable hat brands that not only make a fashion statement, but also protect the environment
Charles and Ray Eames as visionaries of the 20th century
Charles and Ray Eames Industrial Designers The creative designer couple who completely broke artistic boundaries in the 1950s. The special features of her designs lie in the structures, shapes and conditions used and serve as expressions of her passion for aesthetics paired with comfort. Her designs are not just about surface design, but also about the type […]
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in a sustainable watch label
ID Genève is considered a pioneer in the sustainable watch industry. The actor Leonardo DiCaprio is now supporting the luxury label with two million francs.
Dishwasher tablets without plastic and harmful chemicals
Find out more about plastic-free dishwasher tablets and how they protect the environment
Sustainable mobile providers: The responsible connectivity of the future
This is what makes a sustainable mobile phone provider – the best tips for choosing a new provider
Circular Furniture: 8 furniture designs made from circular materials
Circular Furniture is the future of eco-friendly design - We show unique pieces of furniture made from circular materials
Soy wax candles: A beautiful and environmentally friendly alternative
Discover the variety of soy wax candles, the health and environmental benefits and where you can buy these eco candles
Balance between purpose & profit: Challenge or future bearer?
Why purpose and profit are no longer opposites and how companies can reconcile them for long-term success
Controversy over new EU standards for sustainability reporting
EU Sustainability Reporting Standards Replacing Mandatory with Voluntary Disclosures – Progress or Regression?
Last call for registration for the German Design Award 2024
The world's most creative talents and hubs are invited to submit their groundbreaking projects for the German Design Award 2024 by September 1st
Digital & sustainable: tips for a paperless office
A paperless office is an important step for digitization and sustainability. These tips will make the transition effortless
Greentech Festival 2023: 3 days of innovation, networking & knowledge transfer
Disruptive solutions, controversial discourses & dynamic cooperation - these are the key takeaways of the Greentech Festival 2023
How CarbonTag closes the gap between sustainable attitudes & behavior
Climate labels for climate protection: CarbonTag uses precise data to motivate consumers to consume sustainably Interview with Marcia Holst, co-founder of CarbonTag
"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
The female career festival KOA celebrates inclusion & empowerment
Valuable insights, a strong female community and undiscovered career opportunities - everything about KOA Berlin and its potential
The mobility of tomorrow: climate-neutral e-bikes for city and country
E-bikes make sustainable mobility possible and attractive - how a family business combines e-mobility, innovation and design
Natural facial toners: Essentials of a sustainable care routine
Natural facial toners are the clean beauty hack for beautiful & healthy skin. Green trend or relevant mainstream development?
Sustainable fashion: Timeless & limited collections redefine value
New impulses: How Liapure Design Studio meets modern demands for sustainable fashion, quality and luxury with timeless essentials
These impact-factor t-shirts belong in every capsule wardrobe
Sustainable T-shirts are more than a fashion statement - everything about material, seals and top 10 brands
Talk with Christine Fehrenbach about holistically sustainable brand concepts
Interview with Christine Fehrenbach about sustainable brand concepts as an opportunity for future-proof positioning and the success of holistic transformation processes
News: German Design Award 2023 honors Eco and Social Design
The German Design Award 2023 revolves around impact - pioneering design means socially and ecologically responsible design
Gensler Design Forecast: Trends in a New Era of Human Experience
Design becomes the engine for sustainability, inclusion and community - everything about the metatrends of the Gensler Design Forecast
Blockchain: The solution for sustainable supply chain management?
Supply chains pose social and environmental challenges for companies - how the blockchain should change that
Tencel fabric Disadvantages and advantages of the innovative trend fiber
Gentle on the skin, biodegradable and a luxurious shine - find out all the advantages and disadvantages of the trend fiber Tencel here
Action instead of rhetoric: How to implement purpose in companies
Purpose is more than just a statement. Why companies usually only implement it in communication and how messages become actions
Plan A founder Lubomila Jordanova transforms the economy sustainably
How the SaaS platform Plan A enables, simplifies and automates the transition to a sustainable and decarbonized economy In an interview with Lubomila Jordanova, Co-Founder & CEO "Plan A"
Sustainability Communication - Green Marketing or Greenwashing?
Sustainability communication as an indispensable tool to strengthen the corporate vision
Solar Geoengineering: Space bubbles against climate change
A group of MIT scientists is researching an utopian idea to stop global climate change
These are the top retail trends for 2023
The latest retail developments – these are the top retail trends for 2023
Hot sand as heat storage - the sand battery
Renewable energy with minimal emissions
The Loewe summer collection 2023 – with living plants
the new men's collection combines nature and technology to show that fashion needs to be more sustainable
Textile Exchange Report 2021 – glimmers of hope and need for action
A radical switch to sustainable materials is imperative to meet climate targets
Club of Rome Salon: Enabling Change in Financial Markets and the Economy
Investing with Impact - Collaboration between Arts & Nature Social Club, Club of Rome Germany and BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt illustrates the opportunities for a sustainable financial system
Global Fashion Summit 2022 direct to a new era
With innovation and alliances for sustainability in fashion
Recap – The Green Voices Conference 2022
For everyone who is committed to sustainability - together for a working world without burnout for people and nature
CO2-negative textiles from the laboratory - a solution for the fashion industry?
Bind textiles from greenhouse gases and carbon - the company Rubi Laboratories makes this possible and the industry is keen on it
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
How a perfume dispels the clichés of the beauty industry
5 questions for Stefanie Hanssen from Frau Tonis Parfum about the problems of the perfume industry and why we need more tolerance and diversity Interview with Stefanie Hanssen, founder of Frau Tonis Parfum
How sustainable are investment strategies with ESG investments really?
Why banks invest in climate-damaging projects and whether ESG systems can be the solution
Talk with Allon Libermann: The truth about powder-to-liquid products
“The problem in the care industry is not transparency, but ethics - brands like Forgo have to take responsibility to educate their consumers about sustainability” Interview with Allon Libermann, design manager of From Us With Love and co-founder of Forgo
Sponsoring Sustainability Events - Greenwashing or Commitment?
Sponsoring sustainable brands and events is becoming more and more popular - but why? We discuss whether it is greenwashing or whether it is making a real contribution
The bank of tomorrow faces the predators of the financial world
Success is often defined by money - At the fintech start-up Tomorrow Bank, sustainability is defined by the success of money In an interview with Michael Schweikart, co-founder of Tomorrow Bank
Navigating the luxury route towards happiness: From a Hollywood to a purpose perspective
From egocentricity to eudaimonia - How the evolutionary stages of luxury influence one's own level of happiness and the ego By Neo-Luxury Expert Dr. Julia Riedmeier
Brand activism: When companies take political opinions
Shaping a new future by using marketing activities to exert political pressure - brand activism as a new strategy for decisive change
Why the fashion supply chain needs a clear reset
Complex and non-transparent supply chains are currently the greatest challenge facing the fashion industry - solutions require new standards and innovation
Unique design items for the bathroom and kitchen made from wood chips
Woodio In partnership with German Design Award Waterproof solid wood composite material from almost climate-neutral production - the Woodio Soft40 received the special mention of the German Design Awards 2021 in the category "Eco Design" Design Story Designer Woodio Oy Winner Product Soft40 Design Feature Natural, innovative, lightweight
Time to Shine: 6 future trends in the jewelry and watch industry
With a State of Fashion special edition, BoF and McKinsey show 6 disruptive trends that will shape the jewelry and watch industry until 2025
This yacht promotes the connection to nature
Silent-Yachts in partnership with German Design Award The Silent-Yacht 60 would like to use an innovative approach to remove the disadvantages of yachting and is the winner of the German Design Awards 2021 in the category "Aviation, Maritime & Railway" Design Story Designer Silent Yachts Trading GmbH Winner Product SILENT 60 Design Feature Modern, elegant, dynamic
Modern sunglasses and ethical brands in trend 2021
Fair and modern sunglasses - these are the sunglasses trends for 2021
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
As an industry pioneer, Burberry aims to be climate positive by 2040
The luxury company announces changes in its own supply chain and promotes future-oriented projects. Is the new goal realistic or too ambitious?
Asket - slow fashion par excellence now also available for women
After the success of sustainable men's fashion, this Swedish start-up will also be offering women's fashion in the future, thus taking a stand against fast fashion
News: Evian (re)new perceptible water bubble designed by Virgil Abloh
Less plastic, more design. Once again Evian and Virgil Abloh have redesigned the future of sustainable water consumption. Read everything about the Evian (re)new here
Sustainable companies setting new standards, but are they also profitable?
These management practices are what make sustainable companies successful - six recommendations for action for successful change
Let's Flip - when the community decides on sustainable flops
Investigative journalism with the integration of the community for a better future - here we explain how the online magazine Flip works
Agile folding stool for the New Work Lifestyle
TAKEoSEAT In partnership with Iconic Awards: Innovative Interior Foldable stool made of PET felt meets the requirements of modern life and is the winner of the Iconic Award: Innovative Interior 2021 Design Story Designer Klöber GmbH Winner Product TAKEoSEAT - Foldable Stool Design Feature Simple, light, agile
Digital platform connects change makers and supporters worldwide
"As humans, we are so powerful when we come together - it only takes a few hundred people to literally change the world" Interview with Nina Siemiatkowski, Founder Milkywire
Mid century furniture: a touch of nostalgia in your own apartment
A luxurious and practical furnishing trend that is catching on again after more than half a century: mid-century furniture is back
Luxury thinking: What makes luxury brands resilient and their future success factors
Editor-in-chief of Luxury Tribune, Cristina d'Agostino, talks about new creativity in the luxury market
Wallpaper without seam and reusable
WALLSTOXX In partnership with the German Design Award Seamless, made-to-measure wallpaper without rubbish: Wallstoxx is the first reusable One Piece wallpaper made from recycled materials - Winner of the German Design Award and Iconic Award: Innovative Interior 2021 Design Story Designer Brainstoxx GmbH Winner Product Wallstoxx - The Revolution One Piece Wallpaper Design Feature One Piece without […]
Green Furniture Concept: Biophilic Design & Modularity for Public Interior
Johan Berhin, founder and designer of Green Furniture Concept, talks about natural design as a symbol of security and the importance of modularity and circularity for interiors in public places Interview with Johan Berhin, Founder & Designer
Sustainability Gap: BoF benchmarks largest fashion company's sustainability performance
The Business of Fashion sustainability index measures the sustainability gap and sets new standards for fashion groups
News: IWC launches TimberTex, a sustainable leather alternative
The Swiss watch manufacturer joins brands like Hermès and Adidas and develops watch straps made from sustainable leather alternatives
Dodds & Shute: A platform is changing the design industry forever
"We started using our company as a case study for sustainable change in 2017 - the idea drives us that we can initiate real change in the design industry" In an interview with Stefan Dodds and Nick Shute, founders of Dodds & Shute
This modular sofa adapts to everyday life
Noah Living In Partnership with German Design Award Noah Living relies on form & functionality - With its modular sofa, the company wins the German Design Award and Iconic Award: Innovative Interior 2021 Design Story Designer Noah Living GmbH Winner Product The modular sofa design Feature Functional, flexible , simply
Future of luxury: The market for insurgent cultural and creative excellence
The luxury industry will undergo a drastic transformation by 2030 - luxury trends bring meaning and dynamism to the fore
News: Prada signs ninety million-euro sustainability linked loan
Prada signs a million-euro loan to enforce sustainability as part of a company-wide sustainability strategy
Dodds & Shute: Swedish furniture brands leading in terms of sustainability
No other country produces furniture as sustainably as Sweden. This finding has been shown in the new sustainability report from Dodds & Shute
Modern chair made of ocean plastic
Wehlers In partnership with Iconic Awards: Innovative interior furniture for a good cause: This is what Wehlers Design would like to achieve with furniture made from recycled materials. With its RUM chair, the company wins the Iconic Award 2021: Innovative Interior. Design Story Designer CF Møller Design Winner Product RUM Dining Chair Design Feature Modern, filigree, contemporary
Smile Plastics - Inspirational designs made of recycled plastics
With their innovative recycled materials, the duo of Smile Plastics inspires designers and architects worldwide In an interview with Adam Fairweather and Rosalie McMillan
Sustainable luxury brands pioneering positive change
The high-end segment promotes ethical values. Well-known and sustainable luxury brands are also increasingly demonstrating their rethinking towards sustainable luxury
News: Evian x Virgil Abloh to continue their sustainable commitments
Evian x Virgil Abloh stands for sustainable & innovative design as well as creative projects with a positive impact. In 2021, the duo will launch their first recycled plastic bottle
Innovative food start-ups are changing the food industry
These innovative food start-ups address the problems of the food industry and improve the future of the food supply
News: Armani sends a strong message with its R-EA capsule collection
Under the motto 100% sustainable, 100% stylish, the Armani fashion group is now also devoting itself to sustainability
ArtColLab: Art & creativity meet sustainability & philanthropy
The ArtColLab project stands for creativity, philanthropy and sustainability. In our interview, co-founder Olga Re Rebaudengo gives exclusive insights into the current collection and the future of the art scene
The State of Fashion 2021 marks a new chapter for the world of fashion
A year of colossal change for fashion companies - BOF and McKinsey show how the Corona crisis changed the fashion landscape forever
Top Tier Forecast: Experts on the development of the luxury industry in 2021
A forecast by high-level luxury experts of the luxury market in 2021 shows the future losers and winners of the industry
Fashion Marketplace combines ethical fashion and aesthetics
In conversation with the founders of the wearness, an online shop for ethical luxury & beauty
Reduce environmental impact through a sustainable household routine
Recycle - refill - reuse: an innovative green-tech start-up is rethinking household cleaning with environmentally friendly cleaning tabs In cooperation with Klaeny
News: Tom Ford launches the world's first 100% recyclable luxury watch
With the Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Watch, the high-end designer launches the first 100% recyclable premium watch made from marine plastic
News: Moncler launches Born to Protect Sustainability Plan
Fashion for the future. Moncler has expanded its mission in the name of sustainability and is launching a specific plan to protect the environment and people. Born to Protect represents a new era in the fashion industry
Values index Corona update: This is how our values are changing due to the crisis
The value index shows the current top 10 in changing values in our society. Editor Peter Wippermann explains the background to the shift in values in the crisis
Purposeful Luxury - Lifestyle in times of the corona pandemic
The time of opulent luxury is over. Today luxury is more inclusive, more conscious and more positive. Welcome to the world of purposeful luxury by expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"
BrewDog CEO Marcus Thieme on beer that saves the planet
With “Equity For Punks”, the craft beer brand BrewDog is collecting investments for a green infrastructure. In an exclusive interview, CEO Marcus Thieme explains how beer can promote nature and climate protection
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
News: Ruinart promotes sustainable luxury
The champagne house Maison Ruinart is launching a sustainable “second skin” bottle protection as a symbol of the new, environmentally friendly understanding of luxury
Access as luxury - Soho House and Co are redefining exclusivity
The concept of luxury is changing. Members-only clubs show that luxury today means access, exchange and community
Viva con Agua - The All Profit Organization
Viva con Agua is committed to a world without thirst. In an exclusive interview, co-founder Tobias Rau reveals how it works and how you can be active in times of COVID-XNUMX
Top CSR trends for sustainable corporate development
In 2020, too, the CSR trends will be towards ethics and sustainability. We show which trends will determine the corporate culture of the future
Heimtextil Trends 2021/22: "Nothing New, Everything New"
The international trade fair Heimtextil is a trendsetter as well as trend barometer for the textile industry. 2021 is considered to be the kickstart for a sustainable and digitized future
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
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and their level of awareness
Awareness of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals is almost 50%. Society predominantly combines sustainability and climate protection with the SDGs, but many other important aspects are hidden behind them
Fashion statement: Best brands for sustainable bags
Environmentally friendly fashion is the new trend in the fashion cosmos. We show sustainable bag brands to round off the perfect fashion outfit
What is organic honey - differences, standards and seals
Organic honey can do a lot more than just sweeten our breakfast - we show how liquid gold promotes environmental protection and what is important when making a selection
Organic cotton - the most important facts and the most beautiful brands
Key facts, tips on care, advantages and brands - we present everything you need to know about sustainable organic cotton
White gold know-how: Everything that glitters is gold
Exclusive white gold jewelry creations promise timeless joy. But why is white gold premium and where can you find the most beautiful jewelry?
With organic beer there is a healthy and pure refreshment in summer
In contrast to conventional alternatives, organic beer stands for sustainability in the glass. The ecological refreshment has advantages for the environment and health
News: PUMA launches sustainable project "Design to Fade"
In collaboration with Living Color and Streamateria, PUMA is launching “Design to Fade” and is taking an important step towards sustainability with the Biodesign collection
MIT: Pioneering technologies will enrich 2020
According to the renowned MIT Technology Review, innovative future technologies will revolutionize 2020
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
Luxury landscape in times of the COVID-XNUMX pandemic - The Next Normal
What is the next normal in the luxury landscape during and after the Corona crisis and how are the trends changing? A big bang for the benefit of agile, digital, sustainable and social business models By expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"
Gen Z calls for new standards for brands in times of COVID-19
To emerge stronger from the crisis, brands have to adapt to Gen Z's wishes. A growing group of buyers in transition is demanding transparency and social values
News: Burberry launches “ReBurberry” to promote sustainability
New collection presented - the British fashion label promotes sustainability with innovative materials
Sustainability, digital technology and design - Polestar Precept
The Volvo pioneer in innovative hybrid and electrical technology
Covid-19: Curse or Blessing for the Retail Sector?
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
Architectural design and new standards for sustainability
Setting signals where they are created - this is what the British architecture firm does with its sustainability manifesto
Sustainability #1 - Fashion Megatrend 2020
The study “The State of Fashion” shows the fashion megatrend 2020 “Sustainability # 1”: The growing need of consumers for more sustainable products - even in times of the Black Swan Event
Ethical Home Design - Amazing brands for your home
Ethical Home Design stands for stylish and fair home accessories which are handmade, free of chemicals and from natural raw materials
NEO Luxury 2025 - trend study announces the new era of the luxury industry
The study of the Luxury Business Report shows how luxury and sustainability go together in the future
Unu-E-scooter: Sharing is the future model of urban mobility
Private scooter sharing simplifies life in the city
New Heritage Festival - Buy things that matter
Festival for manufactured products and timeless design - review of a successful event
KPM chief designer Thomas Wenzel on timeless and sensual design
In dialogue with the chief designer of the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - challenges of modern table culture
6 sustainable fashion trends transform the fashion industry
The fashion industry must become more sustainable, that's what more and more consumers are demanding. These 6 sustainable fashion trends show how this can be done
The British luxury brand Burberry and its sustainable reorientation
The luxury label Burberry becomes part of the Sustainable Luxury Movement: In addition to a fairly produced coat collection, the company wants to produce climate-neutral by 2022
Prince Charles and his plea for a sustainable future
The Prince of Wales has been committed to a sustainable future for decades. With various projects and initiatives, Prince Charles supports areas such as finance and the food industry to act responsibly
A Swedish premium yacht is bringing e-mobility to the sea
X Shore is the name of the Swedish manufacturer of the 100 percent electrically operated electric yacht. The company focuses primarily on aesthetics and sustainability
New Luxury - luxury as an expression of a new and cultivated rebellion
New Luxury - Luxury becomes the expression of a new, cultivated rebellion: Status symbols are charged with ethical added value and sustainable concerns. The luxury market is growing steadily worldwide. But what does luxury mean today?
Fairtrade and best organic coffee: Tips for conscious coffee enjoyment
Fairtrade coffee, what exactly is it and which seals should you look out for? We show how you can enjoy coffee sustainably in addition to the choice of coffee beans
Gucci Equilibrium brings transparency to the next level
The fashion house sets new standards. With its Gucci Equilibrium program, the label shows how transparently and innovatively a company can act in order to achieve its sustainability goals
Recycling & Upcycling: how it's done and what you can do to support
Recycling plastic is just as important in industry as it is in private households. More and more people even want to live plastic-free. The facets of recycling and what brands make of it
Groundbreaking changes in the luxury industry
According to Bain & Company, disruptive trends are set to radically change the landscape in the luxury market and create new values
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
Infographic: The 5 ultimate climate protection tips
Not only politics is in demand. With a few simple tricks, everyone can do something to protect the climate at home and in everyday life
Sustainable companies with modern values
As social interest in sustainability continues to grow, companies also need to adapt their philosophies to remain relevant and competitive. In view of new customer needs such as the desire for transparency or environmental protection, sustainable companies in particular will be able to achieve success in the future. You can find out which companies these are and which strategies they pursue here.
In view of the acute threat to resources and environmentally harmful practices in relevant industries, corporate social responsibility is not just a focus, but a must-have for sustainable companies. The corporate social and environmental responsibility of companies affects all company processes. Be it internal or external structures as well as the entire value chain of products - sustainable companies pursue a holistic strategy to protect the environment.
Facts, stats & trends related to sustainable companies
In order to highlight positive actions and corporate ethics, we present sustainable companies that act in a radically transparent manner. Rankings, expert interviews and studies also show you which trends will define the future. This is how you find out which sustainable companies you can identify with. Future, conscious decisions regarding the selection of a product, a service or maybe even an employer can be made with ease.