About us ConPolicy GmbH is a research and consulting firm founded in 2010. Its services are aimed at public institutions, organizations and companies which deal with consumer policy issues. The institute is directed by Prof. Dr. Christian Thorun. In recent years, the institute has implemented research and advisory mandates for the German Federal Government, German state consumer protection ministries, the European Commission, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, German International Cooperation (GIZ), the Otto Group, the REWE Group and ING among many others. What we offer We support policymakers in executing effective consumer policy. ConPolicy also advises companies how to live up to consumer expectations' for a responsible business conduct. Together with our clients, we are committed to sustainable structures in consumer policy, effective consumer policy instruments and behavior-based policies in various consumer markets. Our mission is to offer our clients independent advice, which is based on facts and evidence. In order to achieve this, we undertake scientifically-sound empirical and analytical studies and bring together relevant consumer policy stakeholders at our dialogue events. – We work in the national, European and international context.