Society

 

We live in a world that is wealthier, but also more unequal, than ever before. Here we take a look at innovative approaches and solutions working to close up that growing inequality gap and ensure social justice for the many, not just the few.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Prioritising Positive Societal Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a mechanism by which companies hold themselves to a set of legal, ethical, social and ecological standards. It is a form of business self-regulation that has developed alongside greater public awareness of ethical and environmental issues. But is it always a force for good?

Why You Need to Charge Your Smartphone All the Time and What It Has to Do With Tracking

Digitalisation not only has a high electricity demand, but also ensures a constantly growing consumption of resources. Here's how changing your phone use can change this.

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Avoid Returns and Express Deliveries: How to Make Online Shopping More Sustainable

It's never been easier to shop online. But, this convenience is often at the expense of the environment. Is there a sustainable future for online shopping?

Bits & Bäume

Sustainable Digitisation In Action: 28 Contributions From Bits & Bäume

How can society become sustainably digital? This is the subject of the recently-published book 'Shaping Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Society'.

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Rainforest Protection With Digital Solutions: “Digitalisation Makes Developments Visible So That They Can No Longer Be Negated”

We spoke to Stephan Bohn from the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) about the extent to which digital tools and platforms have an impact on rainforest protection in Indonesia.

How Companies Such as Pendla Are Shaking up the Daily Commute

What if you could reduce your emissions and expenses and make new friends along the way? New ridesharing platforms make this possible.

Can ChatGPT Solve Our Climate Questions? We Put It to the Test

While ChatGPT’s understanding of climate change is broadly accurate, it is prone to making mistakes that reflect larger societal misunderstandings of the issue.

Interview: Movement Data Can Improve Sustainable Mobility. But How Do We Keep Our Data Protected?

Mobility-as-a-Service describes a new concept for the mobility of the future. But a lot of work still needs to be done, particularly regarding how we use mobility data.

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Interview: “We Created a State With 49 Million Cars — Dismantling It Is a Huge Opportunity”

What does the future of our streets look like? That depends on whether we can part with our cars, thinks Katja Diehl.