Making SCP happen
Towards the realisation of our vision of a sustainable society, we...
Innovate
We foster sustainable innovation by development and distribution of sustainable products, technologies, services and lifestyles that ensure better living for all. This includes supporting creativity, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship through incubating viable concepts, networking of entrepreneurs and the core business providers and facilitating the success of entrepreneurial ventures. See innovating projects...
Envision
We envision concepts and lifestyles that provide a good living and well-being for all, based on shared values within the limits of nature. Despite diverse international and disciplinary back-grounds of the experts at the CSCP, we are united by the belief that our vision is not only possible but also achievable. See envisioning projects...
Measure
We measure the state-of-the-art of and achievements towards sustainable consumption and production. This includes the development, testing, implementation and monitoring of concrete projects, especially in developing countries, which enables these countries to leapfrog to sustainable consumption and production patterns using life cycle thinking and regional perspectives as guiding principles. See measuring projects...
Advise
We advise governments, business and civil society to support a sustainable world through their activities. Based on scientific knowledge and tools the centre supports the integration of environmental, social and cultural concerns into decision making at the level of national governments, regional and local authorities, the private sector and consumer groups. See advising projects...
Connect
We connect stakeholders for establishing a relationship of trust and dialogue and providing space for sharing common challenges and finding impactful solutions. The gap between competing interests and cultures is bridged to allow mutual solutions for sustainable living. See connecting projects...
Promote
We promote the development and spread of sustainable patterns of consumption and production. This includes raising awareness within and providing support to consumer groups and the private sector to understand their role and opportunity in achieving sustainable patterns of sustainable consumption and production. See promoting projects...
Replicate
We replicate the best practices of sustainable consumption and production. We inform about successful ways of achieving a sustainable future and support their implementation in other places of the world, taking in consideration cultural differences. See replicating projects...
Mainstream
We mainstream products, services and lifestyles that represent sustainable living. Long-term systematic change requires questioning mainstream beliefs. This includes facilitating the labeling of products and services according to sustainability criteria and making them available at mainstream retailers. See mainstreaming projects...