2023-10-19 11:43:27
VIENNA. In the presence of Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, the Economic Senate awarded Austrian sustainability pioneers in the Parliament’s Plenary Hall. Every year, organisations, projects and initiatives are honored for their exemplary commitment to improving the living conditions of our society within the framework of the Global Sustainability Goals (SDGs).
In the presence of Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, the Economic Senate awarded Austrian sustainability pioneers in the Parliament’s plenary hall.
“SENAT DER WIRTSCHAFT”, which can be translated as “Economic Senate”, a non-partisan business organization in Vienna, the capital of Austria, is an important and effective organization and its highest political and economic representatives in the Balkan countries, especially in Germany, are signing serious projects and It draws attention with its significant contributions to society.
People who are successful in their own fields and who attach great importance to moral values, who believe that they are a driving force in shaping a sustainable society and a global eco-social market economy in politics, economy, bureaucracy and social fields, held a night in the heart of the Austrian Parliament last night. The awards given to institutions and companies attracted attention.
Former European Union Minister Benita Ferrero Waldner, as well as government members and MPs, attended the night hosted by the President of the Austrian Parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka. Benita Ferrero Waldner has been involved in the UN and the Austrian government, most recently as European Union Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and External Affairs from 2004 to 2009. She is currently the Vice President of the „Economic Senate“.
“Despite geopolitical challenges and numerous crisis situations, adherence to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is an important task,” the President of the Austrian Parliament stated from the parliamentary podium. These goals create and secure an indispensable foundation for a planet worth living on. It is therefore natural for me that the National Council will host the Austrian SDG Awards Gala again this year. The Parliament is seen as the Republic’s leading project in climate-friendly renewal and observes the principle of sustainability in its daily activities.“
Hans Harrer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Senat der Wirtschaft
Hans Harrer, the famous contractor and tourism professional of Austria, who built and delivered many hotels in Turkey in All inclusive form after 1980, stated the following in his speech as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Senat der Wirtschaft: We also direct change for our country and society. The SDGs serve as our compass and GPS to ensure we stay on course without viewing them as dogmas or fixed rules. With the Austrian SDG Award, we have set a course for significant change and shown that we are on a promising path by using the SDGs as guiding principles rather than rigid rules. Behind those who received the awards this evening are great-spirited business people, managers, executives or start-up young people. For us, the size of the companies is not important. What is important is that the people behind these companies and ideas are honest, moral and want to serve nature and people. These people are a driving force in shaping a sustainable society and a global eco-social market economy. These companies and institutions keep society alive by treating all their employees ethically. All of the award recipients tonight are valuable people. “I congratulate you,” he said.
Editorial in SENATE, the magazine of Senat der Wirtschaft
An interview was held with him at the important meeting of SANAT, where Birol Kılıç, the privileged owner of many publishing groups, especially Yeni Vatan Newspaper, also attended. Last month, Kılıç joined an important Think Tank Senat der Wirtschaft’s magazine is in SENATE He wrote the editorial in German. Members of parliament and ministers from the Balkan countries, especially Germany, and Austria write analysis in the magazine. The main topic of Kılıç’s editorial is the qualified personnel problem that Austria urgently needs, newly arrived immigrants, economic refugees who came to the country due to global warming and wars, and educated immigrants who have been living in Austria for the last sixty years, coming from Turkey and the Balkan countries and who are now settled. and valuing and motivating qualified people.
SENAT took his views on live broadcast with Birol Kılıç about the meaning and importance of the night.
Over 200 applications
More than 200 applications were screened and evaluated by the Alliance for Ethics in Business, an initiative of the Austrian Economic Senate, Quality Austria and planetYes. The projects and measures presented stand out for their outstanding ability to deeply and comprehensively integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their activities and thereby advance the achievement of one or more of the SDGs in an exemplary manner.
Günter Bergauer, President of the Business Ethics Alliance, emphasizes the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals: „The 17 Sustainable Development Goals concern all people in the world. Our common livelihood must be protected and transmitted. If we want to help shape the future, we must realize that we can only solve current challenges together. That’s why I’m delighted to see how diverse this year’s entries are and how many different ways challenges can be solved with innovation and courage.“
Here are the winners of the Austrian SKA Prize 2023
“INITIATIVES BY AND FOR YOUTH”
– „Godparents for All“, CoEUr projects promote European awareness among young adults with refugee backgrounds through transnational networking and political participation.
– FutureConvent: Promoting technical solutions in line with the SDGs and bridging education, business and a sustainable future.
– Kufstein Youth Community Council: political education, social participation and awareness raising on social issues.
COMMUNITIES
– Municipality of Doren, Hittisau School Board Association: The project “LOCAL – Value-added lunch” promotes healthy eating and regional diversity in the Vorderwald.
– Freistadt State Capital Eisenstadt: pioneering early measures in urban climate protection and participatory decision-making processes.
– Inkoba District Freistadt: effectively combats soil sealing despite outdated spatial planning in Austria
COMPANIES
– AMAG Austria Metall AG is in the “large enterprises” subcategory.
Focus on circular economy and SDGs in comprehensive sustainability programs
– Kurhaus Schärding Barmherzige Brüder in the subcategory „Medium-sized companies“.
A pioneer in the field of holistic natural medicine, internationally recognized for its focus on sustainability and the public good.
– HSR Heutrocknung SR GmbH, in the “Small businesses” subcategory.
Sustainable straw drying and natural feeding
– Acker Austria non-profit GmbH, “Mikro işletmeler” old categorization.
Promotes sustainability in the food industry through educational programs
MEDIA/JOURNALISM
– Planet Matters: The second largest environmental movement on TikTok to combat plastic waste and promote environmental awareness.
– BAIT Media GmbH: Information check for young people to promote media literacy and understanding of democracy.
– Kleine Zeitung/Next: With the Instagram sustainability format „For Future“.
This year’s 2023 Austrian SKA Special Prize was awarded to Christine Schwarz-Fuchs for her outstanding commitment to sustainability and her work for the public good.
Burgenland Energie AG CEO Dr. Stephan Sharma was awarded the jury prize for his outstanding initiative ‚Klimaschutz macht Schule’, which provides children with early access to environmental protection, sustainability and clean energy production. Likewise for his extraordinary commitment to people with special needs.
The Business Senate extends its sincere thanks to all the jury members and sponsor and implementing partners of the Alliance for Ethics in Business:
– A.B.S Factoring AG
– eee Austria International Projects GmbH
– PAPERTOWN
– planetYes
– PowerSolution Energy Consulting GmbH
– Austrian Hail Insurance
– L’Oréal Austria, Germany and Switzerland (DACH)
– Quality Austria
– TPA Tax Consulting GmbH
– VISA (Europe) Austria GmbH
Planet Matters: The second largest environmental movement on TikTok, fighting plastic waste and promoting environmental awareness as Felix Krainer accepts his award for media and journalism.
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