Corporate engagement in population and disaster protection in North Rhine-Westphalia has doubled since 2018, reflecting increased local and diverse societal commitments by companies.
Corporate engagement in population and disaster protection in North Rhine-Westphalia has doubled since 2018, reflecting increased local and diverse societal commitments by companies.
While sustainability remains a board-level responsibility in German companies, internal focus and incentives to drive transformation are declining significantly.
A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals a significant decline in German companies' prioritization of sustainability and climate protection in 2026, citing political uncertainty and lack of incentives as major obstacles.
German SMEs gain new practical tools to implement sustainability, but economic incentives and political clarity remain critical to sustain transformation momentum.
Only a small fraction of German companies strategically combine digitalization and sustainability, risking missed opportunities according to a new Fraunhofer and EY study.
The latest IPBES report warns German businesses of their critical dependence on biodiversity and urges immediate corporate responsibility to prevent ecological and economic crises.
Corporate activism challenges traditional CSR with riskier societal engagement, while AI software companies face market skepticism amid stock declines.
Prominent German companies emphasize their shared responsibility to remember the Holocaust and fight antisemitism in a joint statement marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
German companies largely support the EU's easing of ESG reporting rules amid calls to reduce Germany's costly bureaucratic burdens.
Germany struggles to assert influence at the 2026 Davos Forum as Chancellor Merz promotes environmental policy amid Trump's dominating presence and political challenges.
Siemens Energy is phasing out harmful SF6 gas while the EcoVity project fosters a collaborative digital ecosystem for sustainable vehicle manufacturing among German SMEs.
Voelkel reports record growth in 2025 by reinvesting profits and supporting social projects, reinforcing sustainable supply chains amid challenges.
Kreis Euskirchen invites responsible companies to compete for the Social Entrepreneur Award 2025, including a new prize for small businesses.
German companies in 2024 increased participation in climate initiatives but reduced average spending, highlighting mixed investment trends amid calls for government support.
Lemonaid secures a key legal win affirming social business expenses, while German companies advance impactful social responsibility initiatives.
Elon Musk's confrontations with the EU intensify as regulatory fines and platform concerns spotlight the tensions affecting EU politics and digital strategy.
Siemens' study reveals that energy efficiency in corporate buildings is now the top infrastructure priority for German companies, emphasizing sustainability and cost savings.
CEOs of leading German drugstore chains dm and Rossmann publicly address their stances and political engagement regarding the AfD party amid societal debate.
The EU Parliament has passed legislation that narrows and simplifies environmental and social reporting and due diligence requirements for companies, triggering criticism from environmental advocates.
The EU's new Quick Fix Regulation offers transitional relief to first-wave sustainability reporters, easing compliance for 2025 and 2026 reporting years across member states including Germany.
MAINCOR received the Bayerischer Mittelstandspreis 2025 for exemplary innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, as presented by Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder.
German companies including Geta, DHL, Commerzbank, Rheinmetall, and Volkswagen pursue growth and strategic positioning with attention to sustainability and operational challenges.
New regulations in Germany are reshaping corporate sustainability practices through compliance tools like satellite data.
Recent awards celebrate German companies for their sustainability initiatives.