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Öbu - the Sustainable Business Network in Switzerland

Öbu - the Sustainable Business Network in Switzerland. Thomas Wälchli Project Manager. Öbu – Network for sustainable business development. More than 400 Swiss member companies - every fifth workplace in Switzerland in Öbu companies Since 1989 Jointly develop a sustainable Swiss economy

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Öbu - the Sustainable Business Network in Switzerland

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  1. Öbu - the Sustainable Business Network in Switzerland Thomas Wälchli Project Manager

  2. Öbu – Network for sustainable business development • More than 400 Swiss member companies - every fifth workplace in Switzerland in Öbu companies • Since 1989 • Jointly develop a sustainable Swiss economy • Think-tank for environmentally friendly and socially minded management • Initiator of projects • Link between companies, government und politicians, associations, environmental organisations, media and the public

  3. Sustainability Triple Bottom Line • Triple Bottom Line • economicalprosperity, socialdiversityandquality, ecologicalbalance • Enterpreneurial self-interest • Resource productivity • Dynamics of innovation • Motivation of employees • Image and branding • Limitation of risks and related costs Sustainablebusinesspays off!

  4. Öbu’sareas of activity • Strategies towards high eco-efficiency • Building up sustainability management systems • Increased profitability due to sustainable management • Sustainability and finances • Eco-friendly mobility - Mobitool • Internet platform for Sustainable SME - proofit • Life Cycle Assessment – Swiss Eco-Points (UBP) • Cooperation in designing a political framework promoting sustainable business

  5. Information, Tools and Knowhow • Relevant and specific sustainability information for companies • Sustainability tools (s. proofit.ch) • Self-evaluation tools (s. Efficheck at proofit.ch) • Best practice examples (s. Infothek at proofit.ch) • Networking – you’re not the only one caring for sustainability! • Exchange of practical knowledge and know-how (Events) • Influencing on the policy framework (internalization of external costs!)

  6. Motivating, inspiring, convincing others - What can you do? • Use the information, arguments and tools provided on our websites oebu.ch and proofit.ch • Participate in sustainability networks such as Green Buzz, Öbu etc. • Join our events: CSR-Apéro on February 26, Forum ö on May 30/31 2013 • Benefit from related offers of our members, e.g.:

  7. energie-experten.ch by EKZ  Andrea Gäumann of TSF is here today for further info

  8. Small steps lead to sustainability First of all, listen carefullytothefollowingspeechesofourmembers ZHAW andEartheffect Thankyouforyourattention! Further information: oebu.ch / proofit.ch Contact: waelchli@oebu.ch

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