Especially after Rio+20 the need to radically change consumption patterns has gained increased visibility. Enabling higher levels of innovation on both demand and supply side will be the linchpin in moving forward. The Conference on Sustainable Innovation 2012 is a unique opportunity to learn, network and think about the latest ideas. Read more
Rio+20 has left many open questions – SusCon offers concrete answers While in Spain the euphoria following the European Cup is still in the air, the cleaning up process after the Rio +20 Conference has begun. Instead of complaining about the few concrete results, it is worth collecting all that is “good” in a little pot, sifting the wheat from the chaff ... Read more
Producing sustainably sounds good. But what are the key factors for a truly sustainable production in the German consumer goods industry? Together with GS1 Germany, association for global standards in supply chains, the CSCP identified four fields of action and one major tool. Read more
Recently, the CSCP in collaboration with the Eco-Innovation Observatory developed and officially launched a report “Eco-innovation practices and business opportunities for European SMEs in the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America and Africa" exploring the role of European SMEs in promoting a green economy. The report analyses the challenges and opportunities, for European eco-innovators, existing within the emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Read more