Dr. Corinna Fischer

Consumption and sufficiency

Preparation of a data base for the e.on energy calculator

11/21/2022

E.on Energie Deutschland GmbH would like to provide their customers with an app-based energy-saving calculator, with the help of which customers can determine the savings potential for selected everyday actions ("energy-saving tips"). To this end, Öko-Institut quantifies the potential electricity a

Businesses and supply chains

The Consumer as an Actor in Supply Chain Regulation: A Consumer's View of Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain

10/01/2022

For the first time, in Germany, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz - LkSG) has legally regulated environmental and human rights due diligence obligations of business enterprises for their supply chains. An even more ambitious Due Diligence Act is being drafted

Consumption and sufficiency

Empty Nest - New Start? Ways to housing efficiency in old age

05/10/2022

For decades, living space in Germany has been increasing - overall and per person. This leads to the consumption of space, heating energy and resources. One target group for space-saving living is older people, especially in single-family homes. After the children have moved out, they often need le

Governance

Social nature - practical perspectives and integrated policy modules

05/01/2022

Nature conservation is linked to various social issues: Who has access to urban green spaces and recreation areas? Who benefits from ecosystem services such as clean air and flood protection? Whose lifestyle contributes more or less than average to land take, resource consumption, climate chan

Germany

Socio-technical and behavioural aspects of energy efficiency improvement in the heating sector

07/21/2021

Based on existing studies, the project gains insights into the "acceptance of grid-bound heat supply" (subject area 1) and the "socio-technical and behavioural aspects of building energy management" (subject area 2). These are discussed in the context of existing obstacles and compared with the c

Consumption and sufficiency

Public acceptability and political feasibility of consumer-related regulations

11/01/2020

The Oeko-Institut's own-funded project pursues the following research questions: - Which factors influence public acceptability and thus political feasibility of proposals for consumption-related regulatory law ("command & control" instruments)? - (How) can the factors be weighted in terms of t