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  • News from 03.09.2018 | Last changed: 21.02.2019

    How environmentally friendly is UBA's mobility?

    bikes in the UBA office building

    … its fourth mobility survey of its staff's commuting behaviour and arrangement of business trips in the context of its in-house environmental and health-oriented … have declined by 4.2 percent compared to 2013.  We are making efforts to avoid business trips by holding telephone and video conferences. Three-quarters of …

  • News from 12.05.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    Promoting green products and services: how it works

    paint buckets, paint brush and paint roller

    … are paying attention to products’ environmental compatibility. How can and should businesses draw attention to the environmental benefits of their products? When can … systems, explains requirements and rules for advertising claims and gives tips to businesses on transparent communication of their commitment to the environment. …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … need to be developed. The economy and public life are practically at a standstill. Businesses are facing a huge squeeze on their liquidity. Many companies are asking …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    UBA supports design for a circular economy

    Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018

    … the ecodesign expertise of and between design centres, (product) designers, businesses and teachers.  Circular Design Forum as a platform for international … provided   insights into approaches for sustainable design, future-oriented business models and political frameworks for more than 200 participants from 21 …

  • News from 21.09.2023 | Last changed: 21.09.2023

    OECD handbook reinforces environmental protection in raw material

    Drohnenansicht eines kontaminierten, giftigen Wasserlaufs in Geamana, Rumänien

    … consider themselves obliged to meet stringent social expectations for responsible business conduct. These are increasingly reflected in statutory requirements such as … chains. Companies are also expected to account for such and  together with their business partners, to contribute to sustainable development by continously improving …

  • News from 27.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    Environmental & climate protection for crisis-proof value chains

    raw material mining

    … The panel discussion was a side session of this year's “Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct” of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development … Law Division) and Cristina Tébar-Less (OECD, Acting Head, Centre for Responsible Business Conduct) pointed out the necessity and importance of cooperation between … content Links Video recording of the event OECD Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct 2020 Documentation conference 2019 (in German) Publications …

  • News from 13.12.2016 | Last changed: 17.02.2017

    13th German-Russian Environmental Day 2016 in Kaliningrad Region

    Participants of the German-Russian Environmental Day 2016 in Kaliningrad Region

    … of the German action plans also presented at the event. Seminar I helped affected businesses, regulatory bodies and stakeholders in society to gain a better … entities responsible for environment in the region, counties and municipalities, businesses and scientific institutions) a regular forum for an exchange at expert …

  • News from 01.11.2017 | Last changed: 17.04.2020

    Rethinking Urban Transport through Global Learning

    planet earth

    … and towns in Germany. Alongside technical innovations, social, regulatory and business model innovations were considered.  All innovations can help the UBA vision …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … from UBA on 15 - 19 May 2017. Representatives of ministries, governmental agencies, business associations and non-governmental organizations in the CIS countries … exercises helped the more than 30 participants to learn e.g. how to bring a business' management of WEEE into compliance with its country's legal requirements …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … 2 of the OECD due diligence process: OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct . Civil society organisations and journalists can also use the … Due Diligence Mineral Supply Chains OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct Sector Dialogue Automotive Industry Evaluation of the environmental …