Dialogue Platform and Think Tank for CSR -
Global Companies for a Sustainable Development
Further Information

Our activities 

 

Read here to find out more about the services econsense extends to its members. 

econsense is the think tank of German business and a platform promoting open dialogue between business, policy makers, science, administration and all stakeholders. The company-based forum therefore provides a framework to strengthen the exchange of experience and ideas on issues of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, and to expand and enhance competence and expertise.

 

Events and dialogue with multiplicators

econsense organises numerous events of different kinds to debate relevant sustainable development issues with experts and the general public: Workshops are events for technical experts run by econsense and individual member companies. The Workshops focus on specific issues. The econsense "Sustainability get togethers" in Berlin are organised in rotation by members who invite participants to indulge in an informal exchange of ideas and opinions. Our annual "In dialogue" meeting is aimed at a broad spectrum of multiplicators. The "Good practice live!" press tours give journalists an opportunity of making their own picture on site of our companies' commitment to sustainability issues. The Expert talk-ins bring together member companies for discussions with experts on specific topics. Events and gallery (only German)

Good Practice Portfolio of sustainable business activities and CSR

econsense documents numerous examples of good practice implemented by our
members. We publish one of the most extensive portfolios of Good CSR Practice, currently around 400 examples, available online and on CD-ROM in German and English. Topics and Good Practice

Position papers on shared opinions

Members outline their shared positions on key issues, and discuss these positions in dialogue with policy makers and society. Publications

econlearn: Commitment to education and knowledge

econsense has strengthened its co-operation with universities and young talent, will intensify this collaboration and commitment further in its econlearn programme. By organising seminars and talks, our aim is to help young people gain expertise during their education in all aspects of CSR and sustainable development. econlearn

econsense Journalism Prize 

With this competition started in 2004 we reward journalists whose writing and
commitment help communicate the principles of sustainable development and CSR
to a broader public. Journalism Prize (only German)

econsense Newsletter

The Newsletter is published several times a year, and reports on the activities of econsense  and the commitment of its members to CSR and sustainable economics. Newsletter (only German)

Info-Pool on CSR and sustainable development

With the Info-Pool at this website, econsense publishes a wide range of information on sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. CSR-Info-Pool (only German)

Working together to expand know-how

Members not only use the forum for external dialogue, but also for the mutual
exchange of expertise - in the sense of shared goals and solutions. Project groups tackle specific issues and topics.

Nurturing partnerships

econsense liases closely with partners at a national and international level to create synergies. Partner network


Service for members:

  • Representation of major German companies at a European and national
    political level on CSR/sustainable development. Networking with main political
    players and organisations
  • Incorporation within a living network of global players and their contacts to
    promote the informal and organised exchange of experience in an
    environment of mutual trust
  • Representation on the econsense committees (Board of Trustees, Steering
    Committee /Management Board appointments, working and project groups,
    sector and subject specific forums)
  • Information services and support for internal company CSR/sustainable
    development activities via the econsense Berlin office located at the Haus der
    Deutschen Wirtschaft
  • Opportunities to publish and present on our website, in publications and
    events organised by econsense, and in the extensive Good Practice Portfolio
  • Use of econsenseÍs strategic partner network: World Business Council for
    Sustainable Development (WBCSD), CSR Europe, Business in Partnership
    with Youth (UPJ)
  • Assistance organising stakeholder dialogue; event conception and
    organisation
  • Intermediation of CSR press contacts