Dr. Esther Hoffmann
Researcher
Contact
Dr. Esther Hoffmann
Phone: +49–30–884 594-0
Fax: +49–30–882 54 39
esther.hoffmann@ioew.de
IÖW shareholderEnvironmental Engineer
How can processes of change and learning succeed? For Esther Hoffmann, one recipe to success is the involvement of different stakeholders in order to incorporate diverse perspectives. In her research, the economist therefore focuses primarily on dialog formats and qualitative research methods such as interviews.
At the IÖW, Esther Hoffmann coordinates the areas of “Participation and Communication” as well as “Evaluation and Assessment”. In around 50 projects, she has conducted research on climate adaptation and sustainable corporate management. She advises federal ministries and authorities on adapting to the consequences of climate change.
Main focus
- Adaptation to climate change
- Participation and stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability reporting
Experience
- Since 11/1998: Researcher at the IÖW
- 2006 – 2013: Head of the research field Corporate Environmental Management'
Education
- 2009: PhD in economics, University of Oldenburg, Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law (User Integration in Sustainable Product Development)
- 1990 – 1998: Studies in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin and at the Technical University of Denmark
Current projects of Dr. Esther Hoffmann
RePack-network. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Sustainable packaging of food Networking and transfer program for plastics reduction
Participation process for a precautionary climate adaptation strategy of the Federal Government Designing measurable targets for the further development of the German Climate Adaptation Strategy (DAS)
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Evaluating participation of young people in the context of education for sustainable development
Analysis and use of climate services Capacity-building, education and networking for climate adaptation
Selected publications of Dr. Esther Hoffmann
CSR-Reporting in Germany 2021 Results of the ranking of sustainability reports and reporting trends in large companies and SMEs
