Constructive journalism for a green and fair future
Two defining forces shape our era: the rapid advancement of digitalisation and the accelerating impacts of climate change. But can digital technologies be harnessed for sustainable development? And how can the increasingly resource-intensive digitalisation process itself become more sustainable? At RESET, we delve into innovative solutions for environmental and climate protection, spotlight the changemakers driving progress and uncover the pathways to sustainable digitalisation..
Our approach is rooted in constructive journalism, also known as solutions journalism. This means we go beyond highlighting problems, instead illuminating pathways forward, offering actionable insights and sharing inspiring stories that empower a more sustainable world.
Our insights and publications are offered in English and German.
RESET Impact supports ecopreneurs
Ecopreneurs and social entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo and redefining business as a force for social good and environmental stewardship. At RESET, we champion these trailblazers, amplifying their impact and contributing to the transformation of our society. RESET Impact supports green entrepreneurs by providing advice at key points in their journey and actively helping them to raise growth capital.
Championing sustainability since 2007
RESET – Digital for Good was founded in 2007 by the two entrepreneurs, Uta Mühleis and Bodo Kräter, as a not-for-profit organisation. It’s since grown to include a team of dedicated sustainability experts and journalists.
Uta studied environmental and development policy and has been working with digital media since the mid-1990s. Bodo has been committed to innovative digital business models for decades and has already helped more than 100 start-ups to achieve successful financing.
RESET is based in Hamburg and the editorial team is located in the heart of Berlin. The RESET team is made up of international writers with backgrounds in journalism, as well as social, natural and environmental sciences. What unites us is a shared passion and urgency to find pathways toward a fairer and more sustainable future.
The climate crisis and social inequality are issues that affect us all—and solutions are being worked on around the globe. RESET wants to provide a platform for these projects. Our work has already been recognised internationally, including by UNESCO, the GreenTech Awards, the B.A.U.M. Prize and the German Environmental Media Prize.
Minimising our digital footprint: RESET’s commitment to digital responsibility
Both our website and all of our digital collaboration tools cause CO2 emissions. We are aware of this and do everything we can to minimise them:
- Our website runs on 100 percent green electricity (Hetzner)
- Wherever possible, we use green coding and data-saving image formats for a leaner, more energy-efficient website
- We use open source cloud Nextcloud, which is hosted on a green server
- To avoid video conferences, we have a fixed shared office day for the local editorial team. If we can’t be in one place, we meet digitally via open source cloud Jitsi
- We use all devices for as long as possible, favour cloud sharing instead of exchanging documents by email, avoid large attachments and regularly clear our inboxes and the cloud of junk data
- We are a member of the BMUV’s Sustainable Digitalisation Community and the ““Bits & Bäume” community
Keynote, workshop or specialist article: The RESET team shares its knowledge
At RESET, we have been keeping abreast of developments at the interface of sustainability and digitalisation for decades. During this time, we have learnt about a wide range of clever solutions, tracked down new trends and reported on the latest findings. Sustainability and digitalisation go together. We are happy to share what we’ve learned with other organisations trying to make the world a greener, fairer place.
How is RESET financed?
RESET is financed by permanent, independent funding partners and receives partial funding from expert knowledge sharing. We also receive project-related funding from the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU).
We are dependent on further support from our community so that we can continue publishing articles without advertising.
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Team RESET
Benjamin Lucks – Editorial
Benjamin is a Berlin-based freelance journalist and photographer. Since 2023, he has expanded his focus beyond technical topics to explore how digital systems can succeed sustainably.
“Digitisation is even more fun without a guilty conscience!”
Bodo Kräter – Founding partner / RESET Impact
As a RESET co-founder and longtime consultant to the TIMES industries, Bodo aims to leverage his network and expertise to drive innovative environmental solutions.
“Don’t just talk about it. Do it!”
Elin Porten – RESET Impact
Elin studied Economics and Finance and has since 2011 work experience in corporate finance, business strategy and communication. She became a part of RESET’s Social Impact Finance team in 2016, as she is committed to support young startups with an innovative social or green idea.
Joseph Maina – Editorial
Joseph Maina is a freelance journalist based in the Kenyan town of Naivasha. He holds a BA in journalism from the University of Nairobi.
Kezia Rice – Editorial
Kezia Rice is a freelance journalist specialising in circular fashion systems.
“I’m interested in digital tools that can offer tangible solutions to the fashion industry’s waste problem and, more broadly, the climate crisis.”
Lana O´Sullivan – Editorial
Lana O’Sullivan is a multi-award-winning writer and journalist interested in the intersection of socio-political issues and the climate crisis, with a focus on how the digital world is shaping our future.
Lydia Skrabania – Podcast Editorial
Lydia is passionate about transformative and sustainable topics. She studied Cultural, Economic, and Media Studies and has a journalistic background. At RESET, she is responsible for podcast production.
Sarah-Indra Jungblut – Lead Editorial
Indra studied sociology and communication and media studies, and has focused on the intersection of sustainability and digitalisation for many years.
“Digitalisation and sustainability don’t have to be a contradiction in terms – the interfaces are where it gets exciting!”
Uta Mühleis – Founding partner/ SheEO
Uta studied environmental and development policy and has worked with digital media since the mid-1990s. She is passionate about how sustainability and digitalisation can be integrated.
“Digital Innovation meets sustainable transformation and vice versa. “
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