Studies & Projects

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Windrad und Kohlekraftwerk

Decarbonisation of raw materials industries in Germany

2022
 | Project

A study for the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows which climate policy measures can best support the switch to low-emission production processes.

Luftaufnahme einer Windkraftanlage bei der Installationvder Rotorblätter

Accompanying research on the FONA strategy

ongoing
 | Project

The Research for Sustainability (FONA) funding programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Will this target be achieved and which methods can be used to measure this? We investigate this together with partners for the BMBF.

Ein großer Haufen Schrottautos

Sustainable end-of-life vehicle recycling

ongoing
 | Project

Circular economy in practice: As part of the MaterialLoop project, we have been working with Audi and TSR on how more materials from end-of-life vehicles can be used in the production of new vehicles.

Windrad im Aufbau

DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
 | Project

How effective has the EU cohesion policy been in driving green change in Europe? This and other questions are being investigated jointly with COWI, Milieu, and CSIL, on behalf of the European Commission (DG REGIO).

Junger Mann mit VR-Brille

Innovation strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

2022
 | Project

Innovation is more and more frequently emerging across regions and industries. Together with IMP³ROVE, we developed a strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region (MRH) including out-standing innovation projects.

Mann an einer Tanksäule

Evaluation and further development of the national Emissions Trading System (nETS)

2022
 | Project

On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency, we are developing suitable approaches for the impact assessment of the nETS together with the FÖS and the DIW.

Kurier verpackt Kartons im Transporter und bereitet sie für die Lieferung vor

Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution

2022
 | Project

We examined retail transport chains for the EU Commission. For the environment, long-distance transport to the EU and the “last mile” play a crucial role.

Konstruktion aus Fiberglas-Netzwerk

Innovation Index Germany

2022
 | Project

How does the expansion of the digital infrastructure affect regional innovation strength? The IID.2022 provides clarification.

Nahaufnahme der Ladestation

Eleven measures to achieve 2030 climate target

2022
 | Project

Germany risks not hitting its 2030 climate objectives. The Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft proposes eleven measures. We assessed their impact on climate protection in the transport and building sectors.

Günstige gefälschte Designer-Parfüms auf dem Straßenmarkt

Impact of counterfeit products on global value added

2022
 | Project

How high are the losses to global value added caused by product and brand piracy? We calculated this as a contribution to a study.

Jung und Alt stehen in einer Reihe und lachen zusammen

No generational conflict: Young and old are primarily looking for security.

2022
 | Project

Study compares “boomers” and Generation Z: high need for security for young and old alike.

LKW in München

Munich’s Logistics Concept

ongoing
 | Project

How can logistics transport in Munich be structured more considerately and sustainably? Together with KE Consult and SSP Consult we develop a logistics concept.

Frau mit Kauf in Baumwolle wiederverwendbare Netztasche und Glastasse auf Schaufenster Hintergrund von Null Abfall geschäft

Zero Waste Concept Munich

2022
 | Project

We supported the Wuppertal Institute in the development of the Zero Waste Concept Munich for Munich’s waste management services (AWM).

Zahlreiche Offshore-Windräder vor bewölktem Himmel

Green finance's contribution to achieving climate neutrality in Germany

2022
 | Project

What is the public share of climate protection investment? An investigation for the KfW.

Ein Mann repariert Schuh

Circular economy potential for rural development

2022
 | Project

Equal living conditions in the city and in the country are a federal government goal. We are looking into how the circular economy can contribute to this for the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Construction (BMWSB).

Ingenieure besprechen sich

Cluster as motor for regional development in Andalusia

2022
 | Project

Clusters can support the implementation of the regional economic strategy. This is shown by an input paper from the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, taking Andalusia as an example.

Ingenieure in moderner Fabrik

Further development of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform

ongoing
 | Project

The aim of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is to strengthen the European economy through cooperation. Together with our partners, we are developing the ECCP into a single point of contact for cluster organisations in Europe.

Industrie 4.0: Junger Ingenieur arbeitet an einem Roboterarm

Saarland StrategyPlus 2021-2023

2022
 | Project

On behalf of the Saarland State Chancellery, we have assisted with the update of the Saarland innovation strategy and have prepared the strategy paper, “StrategyPlus 2021–2023".

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