Partners

Germany – Land of Ideas

This joint initiative of the Federal Government and German business community promotes Germany as a location for investment and industry and is represented by the BDI. Federal President Christian Wulff is the patron of the initative, which aims to present a contemporary picture of Germany, both domestically and abroad, and highlight the strengths of Germany’s business and scientific communities. The competition »365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas« highlights locations that bear testimony to the wealth of ideas, creativity and commitment of the citizens of Germany.

www.land-of-ideas.org

econsense – Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business

Working together to optimally apply social responsibility - moving sustainable development forward: econsense - Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business is an association of leading globally-active German companies and business organisations who have integrated the principles of sustainable development in their corporate strategies. The pan-sectoral business network currently has 28 members, and was established in 2000 on the initiative of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). econsense is a dialogue platform and think tank for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

www.econsense.de

Förderkreis der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (Society for the promotion of German industry)

Since it was established in 1974, the Förderkreis der Deutschen Industrie has provided support to organisations that promote awareness of economic and industrial issues and how they are interrelated. Nearly 100 companies and individuals have joined the society to carry out joint projects that affect all industries.

forum vergabe (forum public procurement)

forum vergabe was established in 1993. It now has more than 400 members consisting of organisations, associationsand companies – primarily from Germany, but also from Austria and Switzerland. forum vergabe seeks to promote the exchange of experience and opinions on current topics in national and international public procurement and is a source of guidance in the ever more complicated world of public procurement and public procurement law.

www.forum-vergabe.de 

Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI e. V. (Cultural Committee of German Business within the BDI)

The Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI e. V. is an independent promoter of all genres of art and culture across the nation. The Committee now has more than 400 members from all sectors of business and industry – among them renowned companies and personalities. The association also serves as a mouthpiece for artists, producers and supporters of culture and for the cultural industry. In addition, the association provides its member companies with consultation on sponsoring of the arts, cultural education for the up-coming generation of managers and on foreign art and culture.

www.kulturkreis.eu