The debate on sustainability related corporate due diligence obligations in global value chains has recently gained considerable momentum, in particular at EU level. However, so far, it has been dominated by the focus on human rights due diligence. By contrast, relatively little attention has...

By 2050, the European Union aims to become climate neutral. The achievement of this goal will require, among others, a massive boost in energy efficiency. Companies and other organizations can make a significant contribution to climate protection through systematic and long-term energy...

Die Kältetechnik in Deutschland weist insgesamt einen Anteil am Elektroenergiebedarf von ca. 14% auf und ist für etwa 5% der nationalen Treibhausgasemissionen verantwortlich. Angesichts der nationalen Klimaschutzziele verdeutlichen diese Zahlen den Handlungsbedarf zur Erhöhung der...