The first Sustainable Economy Summit in Germany aims to bring the power of innovation and the will for transformation from the business world to life. The patron is Robert Habeck, Germany's Minister of Economics.

Vegetarianism has been a hot topic for years, probably not only in Germany. According to the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband), around eight million people in Germany currently eat a meat-free diet, i.e. about 10% of the population - and the trend is rising. Many see this as a contribution to protecting the climate, animals or their own health. Others do not believe in such effects. In view of World Vegetarian Day on Sunday, 1 October, here are a few theses in a fact check:

The number of jobs in the renewable energy sector has almost doubled in ten years, according to a study.

More and more robots are performing simple tasks in restaurants. Now New York has its first robo-barista. Will more and more be automated in the future?

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is expanding its sustainability commitment and introducing the CSR programme "Dollar for Deeds" worldwide. The initiative was already introduced almost ten years ago in selected hotels in Thailand.

Work where others spend their holidays: Many companies advertise with this slogan. But what if you can combine both? Mobile working has been in vogue not only since Corona.

Thanks to Dopper, anyone out and about in Berlin will no longer have to resort to water in disposable plastic bottles.

"Aggression towards media professionals continues to rise. Many governments and social groups are trying to stop critical reporting." This is just one statement on press freedom worldwide. Even Germany has slipped in the rankings.

Stranded Assets? IFRS? ISSB? Double materiality? For hospitality executives, there is now a tailor-made continuing education programme in sustainability at the renowned Kings College in London. All online, and interactive.

Welcome to the title jungle of the hotel industry. Introducing: Ms VP of Wellbeing and Ms Chief of Intelligence.