Leading in the change into sustainable food systems: the Nestlé case. - avoiding greenwashing accusations: utilising the Nescafé plan for investor communication

Nescafé is one of the main coffee brands within Nestlé and in the world. This thesis seeks to explore how a multinational such as Nestlé has implemented a plan to improve sustainability issues observed along its coffee supply chain, and building on this, how through the engagement of all relevant stakeholders it can seek to become a leader in the transition towards sustainable food systems. Lastly, how Nestlé can utilise the Nescafé Plan to communicate with investors keen on investing into sustainable companies and avoid being accused of greenwashing is explore

Erasmus von Rotterdam zwischen den Glaubensparteien

This paper concerns Erasmus’ role in the increased confessionalisation of the 16th century. It discusses Erasmus’ struggle to remain neutral in the Reformation debate and highlights the impact of his historical approach on the confessional debate. In 1520, Erasmus argued epistemologically by suggesting that because scholars’ verdicts on Luther differed they were unconvincing. In 1524 he turned his epistemological argument against Luther by introducing skepticism into the Christian discourse. Again, in 1529 he used his historical approach to argue against what he perceived as being a main concern of the Reformer’s, namely reinstating the early apostolic church. By emphasizing that the Apostles also quarreled amongst themselves and that, for better or for worse, time changes all things he was able to avoid demonizing the traditionalism as the Reformers did or to overvaluing it as did their Roman Catholic counterparts in his view. Thus by 1533 he could safely offer forward-looking advice in favour of restoring a unified church. The impact of his suggestions, which influenced the colloquy of Regensburg, was still felt in the ecumenical movement of the 20th century