Together we can achieve more. That’s why our employees actively contribute to making Interzero a more sustainable company. Since 2016, our Sustainability Ambassadors have regularly organized Sustainable Development Week, involving employees in joint cleaning, sharing economy actions and commute programs that reduce CO ₂ emissions. The city bike campaign is also very popular. Its aim is to cycle as many kilometers as possible in three weeks to contribute to climate protection and to raise awareness about the need to expand urban cycling infrastructure. In 2017, Interzero employees covered almost 7,500 kilometers on bicycles. This has reduced CO ₂ emissions by approximately 1 tonne and saved €675 that would otherwise have been spent on fuel.

Companies have a key role to play in stopping global warming. What actions should they take to reduce global warming? The strategy adopted as part of the initiative “The road to economy <2°” is: “We achieve more when we work together.” With an interdisciplinary approach, it unites diverse industries, specializations and perspectives to make progress towards a common goal. Interzero, together with about 40 other companies, is an active participant in this pioneering project which was launched by the 2° Foundation and WWF Germany.

As experts in the field of circular economy, we share our specialist knowledge by building a dialogue with researchers, business and the public. One such activity is the Center for Sustainable Corporate Governance, a joint initiative of the business and R&D sectors based at Witten/Herdecke University in Germany. We support the working group on recycling, as well as the development of the “More Sustainable Business Food” standard.