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| Our philosophy |
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| The Institute for Environmental Strategies develops
environmental strategies and instruments which contribute to the sustainability
of economic and political policies. To Ökopol, "sustainability"
means the application of the precautionary principle, life styles
that are maintainable in the long-term, openness to new ideas and
inventiveness as well as the acceptance by society. "Sustainability"
is particularly visible in an economy, which substitutes economic
benefits with enhanced performance rather than with the quantitative
increase in material and energy output. |
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| Our activities contribute to the conservation of resources and limiting
the use of hazardous substances in the production of goods and services.
To achieve this, the cooperation of business and political stakeholders
needs to be restructured. Cooperation, communication and the syntheses
of different perspectives are key factors for success which we are
promoting consistently through our work. Without these, it would not
be possible actively to influence the pattern of use and supply chain
of products. |
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| Actualising of environmental goals in a sustainable economy requires
new evaluation and management tools. At the same time it is necessary
to develop and harmonise established regulatory instruments under
the prevailing conditions of globalisation. Our research and development
projects are characterised by the combination of a variety of tools
used in harmony. |
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| At Ökopol, we believe that research, development and consultation
need to work in concert, since in most cases, ready-made solutions
are insufficient. This is why we involve relevant stakeholders in
the working process at an early stage. We encourage participants to
take active part in formulating findings, even if or particularly
when, finding a common language is the first challenge. Ökopol
places great value on presenting research results that are comprehensible
and thus useful both for discussions of controversial topics and in
making practical decisions. |
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| Our customers |
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We advise enterprises and trade associations, public administration,
environmental associations and trade unions. Furthermore we teach
at universities and other institutions of higher education. Over
the course of the years a durable consulting relationship to certain
clients has developed. For example:
- European Commission
- Federal Environment Agency as well as federal and regional ministries
- Companies and associations of the printing industry
- automotive industry
- electronics industry
- health sectors
- international NGOs
- public administration and enterprises in accession countries
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