Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)
The CSCP gGmbH is a non-profit think and do tank in Wuppertal that promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns. With an interdisciplinary team, it offers consulting, training, and innovative projects for circular economy and sustainable development.
About CSCP gGmbH
editThe Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) gGmbH is an internationally recognized, non-profit think and do tank based in Wuppertal, Germany. Since its founding in 2005, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, the CSCP has committed itself to promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Key Products and Services
editThe CSCP offers a wide range of services, from developing sustainable business models and product portfolios to conducting hand and foot print assessments. It engages in pilot projects and living labs to test and implement innovative solutions. Additionally, the CSCP provides policy advice, participatory strategy development, as well as training and capacity building. A particular focus is on promoting circular economy, digitalization, and behavioral change.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of the CSCP is to make sustainability an integral part of daily life and to enable a good quality of life for all. Integrity, competence, and collaboration are the core values that drive the CSCP. The center strives to empower people, political institutions, and organizations to achieve sustainable and positive global impacts. It places great importance on justice, diversity, and inclusion both within the organization and in its projects.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe CSCP pursues a holistic approach to promote social, ecological, and economic sustainability. It works closely with various stakeholders to leverage synergies and identify promising collaborations that lead to effective solutions. The center is actively involved in projects such as SteamBioAfrica, which focuses on converting bush biomass into clean fuels, and the MERLIN project, which develops innovative recycling solutions for multi-layer packaging. Additionally, the CSCP is committed to promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, as seen in the Hort2theFuture project, which aims for peat-free solutions in horticulture.
Commitment to the Future
editThe CSCP is dedicated to making a positive and long-term impact through its work by supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement, and other important strategic frameworks. With an interdisciplinary team and a network of partners worldwide, the CSCP is committed to addressing sustainability challenges and promoting transformative change.