Look out: subsidies for electric vehicles are here!
In order to facilitate the transition to sustainable, cleaner mobility, individuals benefit from a government bonus for the purchase of a self-propelled…
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Happiness and how to stay happy in a modern world
We live in a fast-paced digital world and, wherever we go, we are reachable 24/7 via our smartphones. Is it possible to be happy whilst constant stress ? We…
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FinTech 2023 and where does Luxembourg stand on a global level?
We spoke to Nasir Zubairi from LhOFT who provided insight and gave five useful tips for CEOs of banks when it comes to FinTech adoption?
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Our ageing population and how to face the challenges this presents.
The rapid ageing of the world's populations and the decline of the working age population are becoming a growing concern. We spoke to Kristell Leduc,…
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Biodiversity and how to protect it
The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) will be held in December 2022 in Montreal (Canada). With climate extremes manifesting themselves in increasingly intense…
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National Housing Week 2022
Spuerkeess, your ideal partner in the realization of your real estate projects, will be present at the National Housing Week during Home Expo which will be…
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How can we keep the environment clean?
Littering is the bad habit of leaving trash in public spaces or carelessly throwing it away. Mr Jean-Pierre Santer, co-founder of “Pickitup”, says that this…
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How can we help improve our wastewater?
165 litres of water are consumed on average per day per person. After being used for laundry, flushing the toilet, cleaning, cooking, etc., , wastewater is…
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How to reduce food waste
About one third of all food produced in the world goes unused or ends up in the bin. Not only does this release around 3,300 million tonnes of CO2 annually but…
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How to enhance Green IT?
Can we make our IT consumption green again? Nathalie Thielemans, Managing Director at OXiane and Valérie Viatour, Expert Consultant & Trainer on Green IT…
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Fast fashion and how to reduce its environmental impact
Our planet's resources are limited and the textile industry is a major contributor to environmental damage. Jeannette Müller, advisor to the Luxembourg…
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How to enhance psychological safety at work
Employees who feel accepted and respected at work are more productive. Dr. Mareike Bönigk, Head of the Psychosocial Service of the Ministry for the Civil…
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European Central Bank’s Climate Risk Stress Test
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, governments are making strides to transition to…
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How to use e-car sharing effectively
Electric vehicles sharing schemes enable sustainable-minded drivers to rent electric cars for short periods of time. Jürgen Berg, CEO of FLEX, knows how…
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What should we do with our old electronic devices?
Did you know that your old computer or TV doesn’t belong in the trash, but do you know how to discard your old electronic equipment? Andy Maxant, Director of…
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The transition to renewable energy
Greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2020 due to the disruptions of economic activity, travel, and commerce brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. What can…
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A road trip in an electric car
During the recent Easter holidays, Sophie and Marc chose to travel by train and electric car, taking advantage of the Avis benefit on their Visa Premier card…
The cigarette and how to fight against this number one polluter
Cigarette butts are a toxic plastic pollutant. In fact, cigarette butts are the most common type of litter collected on beaches. We spoke to Stéphane Hérard,…
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Bye bye linear economy. Hello circular economy!
The manufacturing process of the linear economy counts for half of the emissions around the world. The extraction of resources also leads to other problems…
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Will AI be human soon?
Artificial intelligence (AI) tries to mimic human thought and integrate it into computers. When will AI be truly human and how should we respond? To answer…
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2022 trends in FinTech in Luxembourg
Fintech has remodelled the financial ecosystem while banks are using technology to make their financial systems more efficient. What are the latest FinTech…
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Milk and meat – how can Luxembourg farmers better protect the environment?
In Luxembourg, temperatures have risen by 1.3 degrees since 1832. According to weather experts, drought and heavy rain will also increase in Luxembourg.…
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Focus on the country’s large-scale photovoltaic installations
Enovos is installing numerous photovoltaic power plants in the country in response to a call for tenders issued by the State. In addition to the rooftop…
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Is your home a smart home? Welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT). All around the world, billions of physical devices are now connected to the internet. That…
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The gender gap and how to close it
According to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, at least one more generation of women will have to wait for gender equality. Dr.…
Cybercrime and how to prevent it
The world has become digital and cybercrime is on the rise. Failure of companies’ technological defences entail both financial loss and damage to the…
Life on the streets – how can we help homeless people?
For 25 years, Stëmm vun der Strooss, a non-profit organisation, has provided support to people in need. The non-profit organisation collects food before…
ESG in the changing landscape of higher education
Global warming is a challenge that concerns us all and the economic system plays an important role in the battle against climate change. Thus, the University…
Responsible Christmas gifts—the right choice
Like every year at this time, the race for Christmas presents is on. In exactly three weeks, dozens of gifts will be piled up at the foot of Sophie and…
“FinTech” explained
The word “FinTech” entered the dictionary in 2018 but what exactly is FinTech and how does it affect banking? We spoke to Dr. Zsofia Kräussl who is Research…
Meet our experts. Here comes our Scientific Advisory Board
ESG topics pose new and complex challenges that were previously largely outside the remit of financial institutions. They require targeted scientific expertise…
How sustainable are electric cars ?
How environmentally friendly is the electric car? Dr. Félix Urbain, senior innovation consultant at Nordic Innovators P/S, knows the answer.
Hot city. Are we facing unbearable summers?
On a global level, cities are heating up. This is due to the increasing mass of concrete, steel, asphalt and car exhaust, which adds to the effects of global…
Inheriting environmental issues: how to help children become more climate-conscious
Climate change is the biggest challenge we face. The younger generation will inherit environmental problems that we already know how to solve if we are…
The family goes cycling
When Marc and Sophie chose to spend their summer holidays in Luxembourg, it was a joint decision. Sophie saw it as an opportunity to combine gardening, trips…
Plastic in the sea
Every day, eight million pieces of plastic end up in the ocean. This not only kills fish, sea birds and marine mammals, but also affects humans on land. We…
What is greenwashing and why is it a problem?
It has been 25 years since Spuerkeess and etika introduced an ethical savings account which, until recently, was Luxembourg’s only sustainable banking product.…
Soler: Energy from Luxembourg!
Owned equally by SEO and Enovos, Soler has been active in renewable energy since 2001. Mr. Paul Zeimet, Administrateur-Délégué, was kind enough to tell us more…
United Nations climate and sustainable development goals: How to become a sustainable bank
Nathalie Roth is senior advisor for climate finance, environmental and international carbon markets, valuation of climate change impacts and sustainable…
Getting the most out of your home renovation
Sophie used to dream of a house with a big kitchen garden where she could grow vegetables and pretty rose bushes to her heart’s content. When she and Marc…
Finding out about Spuerkeess’ Aid & Financing Advice
Our role is to support you in your energy efficiency projects and make you aware of the available aid and grants. As Deputy Head of Business unit Facility…
The performance of a solar park in the south of the country
Photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of a covered carport at the House of BioHealth in Esch. They are connected directly to the grid and thus…
Meet Spuerkeess’ sustainability team
From checking facts, documenting and optimising our environmental efforts to getting our sustainable message out to the world - our common goal is to advance…
Meet Spuerkeess' Science and Sustainability Advisor
For the past two years Spuerkeess has worked with a science and sustainability advisor who has helped us conduct our own research and develop tools that help…
4 good reasons to boost your environmental commitment by investing “green”
Reducing the use of plastic, taking public transport, buying second hand, eating local...the list of small actions that can improve our consumption habits has…
Spuerkeess Asset Management (Spuerkeess Asset Management is the trading name of BCEE Asset Management) signs the "Investor statement on deforestation and forest fires in the Amazon"
On 12 September, as part of its commitment to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), Spuerkeess Asset Management (Spuerkeess Asset…
Responsible Investments: certification for BCEE Asset Management (now Spuerkeess Asset Management)
Carlo Stronck, Director, and Loïc Chaulacel, Portfolio Manager specialising in responsible investment at BCEE Asset Management (now Spuerkeess Asset…
