Dear Reader, Welcome to Sustainable EU Economy. This book is more than a textbook—it is an invitation to explore how the European Union shapes business, society, and sustainability in today’s interconnected world. My hope is that it will inspire you to think critically, engage actively, and see how Europe’s …

Floating Future Researchers Meeting

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

Onderdeel panel Facto Forward

Samenwerkingsweek tussen de Innovatiewerkplaats Klimaatadaptatie en de minor Future Planet Innovations op de RUG over het thema klimaatadaptatie. Bestaat uit onder andere uit een gastlezing over klimaatadaptatie in Groningen, een bezoek aan de klimaatproeftuin BuildinG en een praktijkopdracht in het …

Onze wereld verandert, verander je mee?

As the European voice for the retail and wholesale sector, we are pleased to introduce the 2025 edition of the European E-commerce Report. This year’s report offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving digital commerce landscape across 38 European countries, with a particular focus on the EU-27. …