Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
”CO₂ is the currency of the future.”
Prof. Dr. Stephan Krinke, Head of Department at Fraunhofer IST
Sustainability is a tough competitive factor in industry, as sustainability rankings influence the share price and market capitalization of companies. Legal requirements such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) demand a science-based derivation of sustainability targets. The Sustainability Management department at the Fraunhofer IST provides companies with advice and support in strategy development, target derivation and the development of measures.
What can be measured can also be managed: Tools for the quantification of sustainability
Based on the requirements of customers, competition, legislation, the financial market and technological trends, we identify the relevant target areas. The focus is formed by decarbonization, water efficiency and the circular economy.
We provide our customers with materiality analyses, tools for measuring the sustainability performance throughout the life cycle, certified carbon footprints and decarbonization roadmaps. In the area of further training, we offer courses on sustainability and Life Cycle Assessments in order to anchor sustainability within the workforce.