Marcus W. Mauermann (né Blank)

By 2050, climate change could increase the time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally. Rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns affect water availability, making this vital task even more challenging. Women without running water already spend up to 200 million hours daily collecting water, impacting their education, work, and leisure time. This burden also translates into significant economic losses, potentially reaching tens to hundreds of millions per country annually. https://lnkd.in/dmhkvawu #climatechange

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🌍 Earth Overshoot Alert! 🚨 At SkySails, we are deeply commited to combating climate change as one of the greatest challenges of our time. On May 2, Germany exhausted its annual allotment of resources, as reported by Germanwatch. We are now living off the resources of other countries and future generations. If everyone lived like we do in Germany, we would need three Earths! 🌏🌏🌏 These calculations signal an urgent need for transformative solutions and should be a call to action for all of us. The energy transition is one puzzle piece in reducing emissions and ensuring a healthier, more sustainable world. As purpose-driven company, we're proud to be at the forefront of this revolution with pioneering airborne wind energy and replacing fossil fuels around the globe. Yet, sustainability requires collective action. Businesses, policymakers, and individuals must unite to combat climate change. Together, let's create a livable future for all! 🌱💨 #EarthOvershootDay #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #SkySails

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🌍 Last week, the Austrian Federal Climate Ministry and Federal Finance Ministry unveiled its national Carbon Management Strategy, reinforcing its position as a European leader in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) sector.   The strategy includes several key action points: ➡ Assessing the potential of various permanent removal technologies to generate negative emissions within Austria; ➡ Setting up CDR targets; ➡ Lifting the ban on geological storage; ➡ Evaluating and optimising the use of existing and future financing tools to support the CDR sector.   We congratulate the Austrian ministries on this significant step forward and call on other European countries to develop their own national strategies to support the necessary deployment of permanent CDR 🌱🇦🇹   You can find the Strategy and the accompanying evaluation report on CO2 storage here: bit.ly/3RQ5Dl4

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Social sustainability has become more and more important lately, time to dive into the details!👩‍💻 #sustainability #socialsustainability #esg #socialaffairs #employment #ehs #osh #wellbeing #humanrights #duediligence #csddd #eutaxonomy #minimumsocialsafeguards #genderequality #yourtrustedadvisor #advisory #consulting

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There is some truth to it to claim sustainability regulation creates a myriad of tick-the-box exercises. At fors.earth GmbH we take a strategic look at corporate sustainability wherever possible. Honestly, we are not immune to ticking the boxes as well when clients demand to ensure regulatory compliance. However, we strive for reducing the box-ticking, saving time and resources for the fun part in sustainability. That's why we decided to bring some of our developed tools to the community for free use and adaptation, especially for SMEs. The CSRD Gap Assistant, which I collaborated on with my colleagues at fors.earth GmbH, provides a low-tech solution, Excel-based tool, mainly for the aftermath of your CSRD materiality assessment. It breaks down all data points in the CSRD to binary factors (yes / no - decisions) allowing to step-by-step determining individual reporting obligations, identify data gaps and scope out your implementation roadmap for reporting against the #ESRS. Please contact me if you want to receive the file directly. I also encourage you to use, adapt and amend it and would be grateful for your feedback. #dma #materiality #csrd #efrag

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How can global comparability of sustainability reports be achieved? What does the latest research say? 🌍 🌱 These and other pivotal questions were explored at the Sustainability Standards Conference 2024 at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. Stefan Reichelstein together with Alexander Wagner shared groundbreaking research on corporate carbon accounting and emphasized the critical role of biodiversity data for investors. The conference, a collaborative effort by the Leibniz-Institut für Finanzmarktforschung SAFE and Goethe University, received support from the IFRS Foundation, DRSC - Deutsches Rechnungslegungs Standards Committee e.V., and Deutsche Börse Group. Together, we are moving towards a future of more transparent and comparable sustainability reporting. #Sustainability #ESG #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableFinance

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The #BonnClimateConference, one of the most significant yearly held conferences, is kicking off in a week. This year it's taking place throughout June 3-13, organized by UNFCCC to set a path for environmental action and policy. Being the preamble to COP, it lays the foundations for the topics that are discussed at #COP29 and other significant environmental conferences. One of Arboretica’s main projects is providing analyses on what shapes the present industry and world dynamics surrounding #climatechange and #climateaction, which includes both the Bonn and COP conferences. You can check out our previous findings here: https://lnkd.in/gY7yPT6r Take a look at this year's Bonn conference at https://unfccc.int/sb60

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Companies marketing fuels in Germany are subject to the obligation to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of these fuels. Since 2020, it is possible to offset emissions by surrendering UER certificates. The UER certificates are certified upstream emission reductions achieved in climate protection projects in the upstream oil and gas production sector. There are currently 74 projects with German approval, 65 of which are in China. The problem? Several of these projects in China never existed, or existing installations have been certified as new. According to the German ministry for the environment, there are indications that we were dealing with a fraud system. In particular, suspicions against two employees of two validation companies on site, who were involved in a total of 40 critical projects, were confirmed. The previous German government implemented the whole UER system. As the whole system has proven to be error-prone and instransparent, the current federal government has stopped the scheme. Companies that had relied on the fake certificates may suffer billions in damages. My POV: I prefer "real" emission reduction over carbon credits and certificates. https://lnkd.in/eV8Z5S_e

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Are you taking care of your sustainability and green transformation? We at #humantransformation #humanpower #greentransformation #gruenetransformation #SBTi #Sciencebasedtargetinitiative #manpower

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EY Sustainability webcast series is focused on developments in non-financial reporting, including regulation and practical CSRD & EU-Taxonomy implementation. #EY #EYSustainability #EYCCaSS #CCaSSstories #EYGermany #EYDeutschland

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We need SMART goals for our climate! 🌐 SMART? We are sure you know it! 💡 Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Reasonable - Time-bound ✅ The Petersberg Climate Dialogue, which started today in Berlin, marks the start of the decisive phase of this year's climate negotiations. Representatives from more than 40 countries are joining the conference at the Federal Foreign Office. This is where important groundwork must be laid for the world climate conference in Baku Hashtag #COP29. These are our concrete demands for the Petersberg Climate Dialogue: ❕ Walk the talk: Resolutions from the last World Climate Conference in Dubai must be implemented. ❕ Ambitious goals: Countries must set ambitious new climate targets and plans in order to build a climate-neutral economy and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. ❕ End fossil fuels: A decision must be made to phase out fossil fuels and the use of renewable energies must be tripled. ❕ Think global, act local: Germany, the USA, China, India - whether G20 or BRICS: everyone must take responsibility to achieve the global climate targets. ❕ Money rules the world: We expect a climate financing target that must be many times higher than the current 100 billion US dollars per year due to the numerous crises. #PetersbergClimateDialogue #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #ZeroHunger

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❓ Why do we ad the '𝗲' or '𝗲𝗾' when speaking about #climate #emissions? ❓ And why is it insufficient to calculate on one’s #CO2 emissions only? Most people know that there are other climate gases. But let’s refresh why it is important to include them all in your calculations and why we calculate them under one unit. #co2equivalents #climategases #globalwarming

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AI first of all needs Datacentre infrastructure: - help German industry evolve to the next level - massive DC investments can contribute to Germanys energy transition - thinking DCs as part of industrial parks leads to significant benefits Just look at our projects like FRANKFURT WESTSIDE where a Datacenter marks as enabler for a whole site development. Let us take a broader view about how Datacentres drive economic and ecologic development - and then cut the constraints that holds our industry back.

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💡 Learn more about what Christian Büchter calls an 'Age of Acceleration' and why 'Win-Win' situations are crucial to develop a common path towards a post-fossil society. Christian Büchter is the Head of Climate Protection Policy and Climate Transformation of Industry, and leads the Climate Club for the German Government. He was also part of our 2024 Leaders Core Group and participated in the Responsible Leaders Hub at this year's Munich Security Conference. On the panel "The Path to Industrial Net Zero – Navigating Supply Chains Shifts and Trade Shocks through #Tech Innovation", he discussed specific solutions and supply chain adaptations required to achieve carbon-neutral economies. The panelists included John Kerry, Tanja Gönner, Hélène Huby, and Milan Nedeljković. Christian emphasized the need for accelerated action and collaborative, mutually beneficial solutions to achieve the transition to a carbon-neutral future. Watch the panels with this year's leaders and experts at Responsible Leaders Hub at #MSC2024 👉 bit.ly/3Pk0mkK Read our MSC Summary 👉 https://bit.ly/3VIR2cl #BMWFoundation #ResponsibleLeadersHub #NetZero #Innovation #ResponsibleLeadership #MunichSecurityConference #ClimateClub #ClimateAction

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Simply explained: #iPEN is an AppStore for DSOs - gives access to solutions that streamline their processes and make their grid ready for the #energytransition. Solutions that, for example, make grid connection, monitoring or inspection much easier than before thanks to greater transparency and automation. Data and AI are a cornerstone in making this possible.

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Hello leaders in sustainability, I am very happy to share that I am now also a member of the board of the German Association of carbon dioxide removal, the Deutscher Verband für negative Emissionen e.V. (DVNE). Our organisation is bringing together the #CDR industry, policymakers, buyers, and investors to help orchestrate the development of a common strategy. Germany is poised to lead with its technological expertise and progressive climate policies. However, bold and decisive measures need to be collectively implemented by all the stakeholders to unlock the full potential. Carbon dioxide removal is essential for meeting global climate goals - given the divergence between emission reduction targets and our current policies and actual progress. All IPCC pathways compatible with 1.5 °C or 2 °C include CDR to achieve a net zero emissions world. There is a broad range of CDR methods which can be classified into three categories: nature-based removal (e.g., assisted natural regeneration #ANR), enhanced natural processes (e.g., enhanced rock weathering or #biochar carbon removal), and technology-based removal (e.g., #bioenergy with carbon capture and storage). Each method varies in technology intensity, permanence, scalability, ease of monitoring, and cost. If you want to find out how you can contribute and which methods fit best to your needs, reach out to me or to my colleagues Stefan Schlosser, managing director of DVNE, or Sebastian Manhart, our chair. #planetarybusiness #carbonremoval #climatesolutions #carboncapture #biochar #ccus #climatechange #carbondioxideremoval #sustainability #nbs #directaircapture Torsten Becker Alexander Zeihe 🇮🇱🎗️🇺🇦 Carolin Güthenke Nicole Herold Stefan Schlosser Magnus Drewelies Dr. Carla Woydt Philipp Rupp Lisa Mangertseder Stephanie Bischof Oscar Schily Sebastian Hanss-Mirodone Dr. Patrick Herhold NatureRe Capital AG Carbonfuture carbonauten polymers

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I attended a compelling keynote speech by Peter Drucker Society Europe on the topic "𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 - 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤?" 💬 The starting point of our discussion was that the #EnergyTransition poses new challenges for location policy. What needs to be done? What needs to be considered? Here is a brief overview of the topics I addressed: 👉🏼Development of CO2 Emissions in Energy Production and Consumption: We examined how CO2 emissions have evolved and what this means for future energy strategies. 👉🏼#LandingPorts - Energy-Intensive Industries: We discussed the role of landing ports in supporting energy-intensive industries and how they can adapt to new energy standards. 👉🏼#Grid Access for Electrical Energy: Ensuring reliable and equitable access to the electrical grid is crucial for the energy transition. 👉🏼Grid Access for #Hydrogen: As hydrogen becomes a key player in sustainable energy, we explored the infrastructure and policies needed to support its integration. 👉🏼Future Perspectives: We looked at the long-term outlook of the energy transition and the strategic adjustments businesses must make to thrive in this new era. These topics are not just theoretical; they are actionable insights that can guide companies through the complexities of the energy transition. Big thanks to Winfried W. Weber, Klaus Weßing and Hermann Doppler! ▶️You can watch the entire talk on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHDpkiHY

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Innovation Spotlight: News from the BMWK 💡 In their latest publication, the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz provides a comprehensive compendium of their funding measures. The aim is to digitalize and optimize production processes through the development of intelligent and data-driven Industry 4.0 approaches. Close to 300 companies and research institutions have joined forces in 37 projects to achieve this goal. Process optimization thanks to digital transformation is also a topic close to our hearts, which is why we are delighted to be involved in 3 research projects: #SkaLab This project aims to develop and test highly flexible manufacturing centers for scalable series production. By enabling reconfiguration of process sequences tailored to individual components, SkaLab seeks to reduce manufacturing costs for new body variants, fostering innovation and efficiency. SDM4FZI Our collaboration focuses on revolutionizing the production processes of the automotive and supplier industry. Through the development of digital twins and continuous production optimization, SDM4FZI aims to enhance productivity, flexibility, and sustainability across the value chain. TwinMaP Addressing unique challenges in bus production, TwinMap focuses on creating a new connection between integration platforms, real machines/units, and digital twins. Through innovative connectors, TwinMap aims to optimize complete process chains, facilitating seamless interaction between digital twins and real-world objects. We're excited to be part of these transformative projects, driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing. Stay tuned for more updates on our progress! #automation #simulation #digitaltwin Source PDF file: German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

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