Research focus
Sustainability
In the area of sustainability, we deal with sustainability management, non-financial reporting and sustainability standards. These topics are relevant for enterprises of all sizes, as sustainable behaviour is increasingly a competitive advantage and often also a regulatory necessity.
Subject areas:
- Sustainability management
- Non-financial reporting (e.g. GRI, DNK, CSR-RUG, CSRD)
- Sustainability standards
The field of sustainability thrives on the active transfer of knowledge and research findings into business practice. Through our practice and knowledge transfer, we support enterprises in implementing the latest developments and strategies in sustainability management. The Fulda Sustainability Forum serves as a central platform where experts from research, business and society come together to exchange ideas and develop solutions related to practice for current sustainability challenges. Complementing this, Fulda University of Applied Sciences' certificate course in sustainability management offers a comprehensive continuing education programme aimed at providing enterprises with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement sustainable practices.
Fulda Sustainability Forum
The Fulda Centre for Business Management and Entrepreneurship (FU³) and VR Bank Fulda have launched the Sustainability Forum to network enterprises in the region and offer solutions related to practice for the challenges of sustainability. The forum aims to regularly combine findings from the research activities of Fulda University of Applied Sciences with practice-oriented approaches from regional partners.
Enterprises face diverse and far-reaching challenges in the area of sustainability. These range from the implementation of regulatory requirements to the need to transform entire industries. Particular attention is being paid to the increased requirements for sustainability reporting. From 2026, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will require not only large but also medium-sized enterprises to report on social, societal and environmental topics.
The Fulda Sustainability Forum offers a platform where specific aspects of sustainability reporting, such as materiality analysis, are examined from a theoretical perspective. Additional placement reports offer insights into how enterprises implement the guidelines in practice.
The forum offers participants
- Placementreports: experiences and reports from enterprises that have already taken steps in sustainability reporting.
- Networking: Opportunities for exchange and collaboration with other regional enterprises and experts.
- Solution approaches: Practical and application-relevant approaches to meeting the challenges of sustainability and remaining competitive.
2nd Fulda Sustainability Forum on 29 August 2024
Following the successful launch of our series of events in June, we would like to invite you to the second course of the Sustainability Forum. The topic of sustainability is of great importance to enterprises and we look forward to discussing practical solutions with you.
Thursday, 29 August from 9:00 to 12:00 (presentation time)
VR Bank Fulda eG
Fulda branch. Bahnhofstraße 1, 36037 Fulda
Further information and the exact program can be found here.
Registration is possible at: www.vrbankfulda.de/events
Prof. Dr. Angelika Sawczyn-Müller
Investment Controlling
Das 3. NachhaltigkeitsForum an der Hochschule Fulda widmete sich dem Thema der "Umsetzung der CSRD-Anforderungen in der Unternehmenspraxis“. Die Herausforderungen und Chancen der Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) für Unternehmen wurden eingehend erörtert. Im Fokus standen u.a. die Erhebung nichtfinanzieller Daten, Ökobilanzierung und Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte bei der Kreditvergabe.
Die Vortragenden:
Prof. Dr. Angelika Sawczyn-Müller, FU³ / Hochschule Fulda
Herausforderungen bei der CSRD und der Einsatz digitaler Technologien - Ergebnisse einer Umfrage
Urban Buschmann, Climate3 – creating the future
Nachhaltigkeit in der Praxis von Unternehmen – ganzheitlich, messbar und gesetzeskonform als Erfolgsfaktor
Tobias Abel & Marcel Wehner, VR Bank Fulda eG
Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte im Rahmen der Kreditvergabe
Torsten Gröger, Creart / It’s your Part
Einweg Mehrwert geben und Kreisläufe schließen – ein Beispiel für den Nachhaltigkeitsbericht
Numerous interested parties came to the first Sustainability Forum to find out about the increasing requirements for sustainability reporting. In addition to exciting presentations, guests were offered sufficient time for networking.
To the press release >
The presenters:
Thomas Hüttl and Alexander Eckert from DZ BANK AG
Presentation of the results of a sustainability survey among SMEs
Prof Dr Angelika Sawczyn-Müller from Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Increasing demands on sustainability reporting - tackle the challenges now!
Mandana Hoffmann from FCN
Placement report on getting started with sustainability reporting in accordance with the CSRD and materiality analysis
Numerous interested parties came to the first Sustainability Forum to find out about the increasing requirements for sustainability reporting. In addition to exciting presentations, guests were offered sufficient time for networking.
To the press release >
The presenters:
Thomas Hüttl and Alexander Eckert from DZ BANK AG
Presentation of the results of a sustainability survey among SMEs
Prof Dr Angelika Sawczyn-Müller from Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Increasing demands on sustainability reporting - tackle the challenges now!
Mandana Hoffmann from FCN
Placement report on getting started with sustainability reporting in accordance with the CSRD and materiality analysis
2024
- Müller, C., Bleuel, S. (2024): Unlocking the Potential: Expert Insights on the Long-Term Compatibility of Forest Carbon Credits with the EU ETS, Forest Policy and Economics 162, 103185.
2023
- Behr, P., Müller, C., Orgen, P. (2023): Portfolio Allocation and Optimization with Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Is it Worth the While? Journal of Climate Finance 5, 100019.
2022
Müller, C., Bleuel, S. (2022): Schaffung einer marktbasierten Lösung zur Vermeidung der Abholzung des Regenwalds, in: Rogall, Holger et al. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch Nachhaltige Ökonomie 2022: Im Brennpunkt: Wärmewende, Metropolis Verlag, Marburg, S. 227-239.