• Borderstep researches

    Climate Change

    Climate change is one of the most existential challenges of the 21st century. Borderstep focuses on the role of economic actors and, in particular, pioneers and innovators in the transformation process toward a resilient climate-neutral economy. More

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    Green Economy

    The concept of a green economy aims to combine economic welfare, ecological sustainability and social justice. The goal is a low-emission, climate-neutral and resource-efficient (circular) economy. More

  • Pioneers and Instruments of Change

    Borderstep researches

    Pioneers and Instruments of Change

    Borderstep deals with fundamental transformation and innovation processes as well as with key actors of the transformation, and their methods. More

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    Sustainable Innovation

    Borderstep studies how sustainable innovations emerge, how they can be successfully implemented, and which factors influence their diffusion. More

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    Smart energy

    Besides the expansion of decentralized and renewable energy supply, increasing energy efficiency is the largest potential toward a more sustainable energy supply. Borderstep conducts research into how the energy transition can succeed with smart energy. More

  • Sustainable Business Models

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    Sustainable Business Models

    An economy with a future needs new forms of value creation. To achieve this, the underlying business models must be (re)designed accordingly. Borderstep is researching what this can look like in practice in cooperation with the ESCP Business School Berlin. More

  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship

    Borderstep researches

    Sustainable Entrepreneurship

    Sustainable entrepreneurship sees a wide variety of opportunities in challenges such as the transformation of the energy system, climate change, or increasing commodity prices. Borderstep deals, amongst others, with start-ups in the green economy as well as funding and financing conditions for green start-ups. More

  • Borderstep researches

    Digitisation & Green IT

    Borderstep has been researching the resource-efficient use of digital products and services for more than a decade. All facets of the GreenIT are examined. More

BORDERSTEP PROJECT

EU Commission develops binding minimum standards for data centers

The Borderstep Institute and its partners are supporting the EU in developing minimum performance standards (MPS) for data centers. The aim is to establish scientifically sound, practicable MPS that take equal account of climate protection, security of supply, and competitiveness. Mehr

Borderstep Mission

Entrepreneurial solutions to global challenges

Borderstep is an independent think tank focused on entrepreneurial solutions to global challenges. With our research, we aim to contribute to a fundamental global transformation toward a green and sustainable economy. Mehr

BORDERSTEP PROJECT

How do digital infrastructures affect the climate?

Digital infrastructures such as data centres and networks consume energy - but can also help to avoid emissions. This study investigates how both sides of this balance can be scientifically analysed. Mehr