LETS GROW SUSTAINABLY

The coronavirus pandemic has shown that our world is fragile. A sustainable life style and economic approach is therefore more important than ever before – and these aspects of sustainability are already known to be one of Düsseldorf’s special features.

Sustainability has become the recurring theme throughout Düsseldorf’s economy. VIVID took a look around the city’s trade and business sector

The German Sustainability Prize (DNP) will be awarded for the 13th time in December in Düsseldorf. Stefan Schulze-Hausmann, initiator of the DNP, spoke to VIVID about the competition and the opportunities that the corona crisis also offers for the topic of sustainability. 

20 years ago GROHE, the sanitary fittings manufacturer based in Düsseldorf, made sustainability an integral part of its business – with lasting success. This commitment is reflected in the company’s innovative designs, numerous awards and a corporate culture with the principle of sustainability at its cor

Plastic Bank, founded in 2013 by David Katz, aims to encourage a billion people worldwide to monetise plastic waste instead of mindlessly dumping it in the oceans. In co-operation with Henkel, the first product packaging with ’Social Plastic’ was already launched last year.

Sozialunternehmen (Social Businesses) wollen Probleme lösen und Wirtschaft neu denken; ihren Erfolg nicht an finanzieller Rendite messen, sondern am Nutzen für das Gemeinwohl. 

Social Businesses want to solve problems and rethink the economy; they do not measure their success in terms of financial returns, but in terms of benefits for the common good. 

What does the “desk of the future” look like? And how can concepts such as coworking spaces work in times of crisis and promote team spirit? Economic experts have given us their thoughts.

Social activist, entrepreneur, research scientist – Dr Monika Hauck, the founder of Open Innovation based in Düsseldorf, is aiming to lead the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future. She spoke with VIVID about the responsibility of an entire industry.

With pen computers, tablets, pads and digital ink, Wacom is making the world a whole lot more creative – especially in Corona times. Stefan Kirmse, Senior Vice President Corporate Brand & Communications of the Düsseldorf-based driver of innovation, spoke with VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst during a running session through the media harbour about his job mission and the importance of creativity in this crisis.

How can we assume more social and economic responsibility? And what is the pandemic’s effect on our path to a more sustainable society? Interview with Dr Estelle Herlyn, Professor of Sustainability at FOM Düsseldorf.