Sustainability Lab: How Companies Can Benefit
Are you currently engaged with sustainability reporting or sustainability topics in general? Do you face challenges or have questions, and would like to inspire young people about your company and sustainability? Then the Sustainability Lab at the School of Business and Economics, University of Münster, is the ideal point of contact.
The Sustainability Lab offers the opportunity to work with motivated students to explore sustainability issues from a scientific perspective and with a fresh, external viewpoint. Our students bring diverse perspectives and the latest insights from various business disciplines. Together, we aim to develop practical solutions that consider ecological, economic, and social dimensions, while aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this way, we help you capture the latest industry trends, identify market gaps, and develop future-ready concepts.
As a competent partner, the Sustainability Lab supports your company in addressing sustainability challenges and shaping innovative paths toward a livable future. We warmly invite you to become part of this initiative and work together for a sustainable future.
Potential Benefits for Your Company:
- Fresh Perspectives: By involving students, you gain access to innovative ideas that can provide new perspectives and solutions.
- Credibility: Collaborating with our faculty and students highlights your commitment to scientifically grounded approaches.
- Employer Positioning: Participation in such a project positions your company as an attractive employer in the region. Moreover, it demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and innovation, making your company more appealing to highly qualified talent and future professionals.
Possible Project Topics:
- Sustainability reporting
- Market analysis for sustainable products and services
- Customer satisfaction analysis in the context of sustainability
If you have other ideas, we would be happy to discuss them and explore potential collaborations.
The following projects have already been carried out in past semesters:
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Sustainability Reporting in the Public Sector SoSe 24
Just like companies, the public sector is also faced with the challenge of reporting on the sustainability of its activities. Climate protection, in particular, is a core responsibility of the public sector, as derived from Article 20a of the German Basic Law.
The new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) incorporates numerous aspects of Environment (E), Social (S), and Governance (G). The first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) includes ten topics, one of which was independently developed by students in relation to the University of Münster. For this purpose, they gathered, assessed, and presented relevant information.
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Sustainability Reporting in Basketball WiSe 23/24
An increasing number of companies and organizations are facing the challenge of reporting on their sustainability activities. This development is driven by the introduction of the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
As part of this project, students conducted both a readiness and a gap analysis for the Uni Baskets. Based on these analyses, they developed recommendations for the club’s future approach to implementing its sustainability initiatives.
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Sustainability Reporting in Football WiSe 23/24
With the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies are required to make their sustainability efforts more transparent. In this context, the German Football League (DFL) has introduced a sustainability guideline that all clubs in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga must implement.
Within this project, student teams conducted both a readiness and a gap analysis for SC Preußen Münster. The focus was on assessing the extent to which the club already complies with the DFL sustainability guideline and identifying areas where improvements are still needed.
These seminars were conducted by apl. Prof. Dr. Sonja Gensler in collaboration with KPMG, whose employees contributed valuable support and expertise.
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