Corporate Archive

Research with impact: the new research strategy for sustainability of the Federal Government was presented at the FONA Forum 2026

30. June 2026/by Corsus

From 24 to 25 June 2026, the FONA-Forum once again brought together experts from science, politics, business, and civil society to discuss the new FONA research strategy, which was presented by the Federal Minister Dorothee Bär at the opening of the forum. The theme for the FONA-Forum 2026 was “Science. Prosperity. Transformation – Research with Impact”. Dr. Ulrike Eberle from corsus took part in the event.

Human Rights in the supply chain: enforcement at risk – German government weakens control, EU directive still hanging in the balance

28. May 2026/by Corsus

The Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettengesetz (LkSG)) has promoted corporate action and offered new opportunities to investigate and detect human rights violations along the supply chain. However, current developments in Germany and on the EU-level threaten to undermine central elements of the law: transparency, sanctions, regulatory oversight and a broad scope of application are all under scrutiny.

Workshop on biodiversity management organised by the newly established regional DIHK/IHK Biodiversity Alliance of Thuringia

13. May 2026/by Corsus

A practice-oriented and cost-free workshop for companies in Thuringia’s new regional biodiversity alliance took place in Erfurt on Monday. The main focus of the workshop was the integration of biodiversity in corporate strategies. Dr. Ulrike Eberle from corsus, led the workshop and emphasized that biodiversity, like any other sustainability topic, must be embedded in corporate management through specific goals, measures and measurable indicators. The workshop was organised by the DIHK Service GmbH and IHK Erfurt as part of the “Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt (UBI)” project.

The IHK Sustainability Conference 2026: Corporate Culture Takes Center Stage

30. April 2026/by Corsus

The IHK Sustainability Conference 2026 addressed the key question “Between values and reality: What does responsible corporate culture mean today?”, and gathered committed stakeholders from diverse branches in Schleswig-Holstein on 24 April 2026. Dr. Anke Butscher had the opportunity to gain valuable insights at the event and to connect with other professionals in Northern Germany.

Sustainable Economy Summit 2026: tailwind for the economy of the future

22. April 2026/by Corsus

This week, Dr. Ulrike Eberle und Dr. Anke Butscher, the managing partners of corsus, attended the Sustainable Economy Summit 2026 in the political heart of Berlin. The summit underscored that, despite current challenges, there remains a strong sense of hope for a shared and resilient future in harmony with planetary boundaries and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Lower Saxony promotes Common Good Balance Sheets

11. March 2026/by Corsus

Companies and municipalities in Lower Saxony can receive financial support for the preparation of Common Good Balance Sheet. The state of Lower Saxony provides funding for this, which is administered by the Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank). The aim of the program is to strengthen sustainable and responsible business practices and to support organizations in implementing the principles of the Economy for the Common Good.

GHG Protocol establishes first Land Sector and Removals Standards

18. February 2026/by Corsus

On 30 January 2026, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) published the Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSR Standard) – the first global standard for accounting greenhouse gas emissions from land use and CO2 removals. Taking effect on January 1, 2027, the LSR standard sets new benchmarks for the credibility, consistency and comparability of climate balances.

DIHK commissions corsus to conduct biodiversity training courses for companies

16. January 2026/by Corsus

DIHK Service GmbH has commissioned corsus to offer 2026 biodiversity training courses for companies belonging to the regional DIHK/IHK biodiversity alliances. The training courses impart practical knowledge and present specific tools for biodiversity management in companies.

Review: 18th German Sustainability Award 2025 – Making change visible

10. December 2025/by Corsus

corsus at the award ceremony for the 18th German Sustainability Award. It is important to celebrate courageous companies and initiatives that actively drive change.

Against rollback and crisis mode: The Transformation Congress of the German Sustainability Award – #DNP25

3. December 2025/by Corsus

The #DNP25 brings together leading figures from business, politics, science and civil society to drive forward socio-ecological transformation. The managing directors of corsus are looking forward to the congress, exchange of ideas and award ceremony for the German Sustainability Prize 2025.