Sustainability
AT WEISCHER, WE TAKE SUSTAINABILITY SERIOUSLY
Through our commitments to social, environmental, and economic change, we actively strive for a sustainable future. Our projects and partnerships are dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting social justice, and empowering local communities. By creating space for sustainable initiatives, we join forces with strong partners to make a positive impact on both people and nature.
UN PARTNERSHIP
OUR PATH TO BECOMING A UN ADVOCACY PARTNER
With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations in September 2015 and the establishment of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we embraced our responsibility to actively contribute to the realisation of these goals. As an early partner, we have been passionately and collaboratively committed to advancing sustainable development through creative and innovative communication channels, leveraging our media expertise to maximum effect.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Our first major project in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) began in 2015 as part of the “Project Everyone – Global Goals” initiative and the #WeHaveAPlan campaign spearheaded by filmmaker and activist Richard Curtis. Together with the Global Cinema Advertising Association (SAWA), we launched a global cinema campaign for the United Nations, bringing the SDGs into the spotlight.
Only two years later, in 2017, we built on this success with the cross-media campaign #SpreadYourGoals. This initiative, developed in close collaboration with the UN SDG Action Campaign, significantly increased public awareness of the SDGs in Germany. The campaign’s positive reception led the UN SDG Action Campaign to expand its reach globally. Branded as the “#SDGButterflyEffect,” the campaign was further developed and shared worldwide until the end of 2019.
In recognition of our dedication, the UN SDG Action Campaign awarded Weischer the status of “Supporting Partner” (now known as Advocacy Partner) of the SDGs in April 2019 – the first company in the world to receive this honour. This recognition reflects our long-standing and unwavering commitment to sustainability.
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL GOALS WEEK
One of the key highlights of our ongoing engagement is our active participation in Global Goals Week, an international event designed to increase public awareness of the SDGs and accelerate their implementation. As part of this initiative, we collaborate with over 170 partners from civil society, business, and the UN system to develop impactful actions that place the SDGs front and centre.
During Global Goals Week, we contribute through a range of activities, such as:
- Waste Collection Drives: Cleaning up local areas to promote environmental stewardship
- DKMS Donation Campaigns: Supporting the fight against blood cancer
- Workshops and Training Sessions: Offering educational opportunities to deepen understanding of sustainability issues
- Actions for Hanseatic Help: Supporting local humanitarian initiatives
- Team-Building Activities: Including yoga classes and internal challenges to foster team spirit
#WEISCHER4SDGS – A NEW INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2024
Since 2024, we have taken our sustainability efforts even further with the launch of #Weischer4SDGs. This initiative offers our employees the chance to actively support the SDGs while promoting social cohesion. The programme encompasses a range of hands-on activities that allow our teams to make a direct impact:
- Social Day at Hanseatic Help: Employees provide on-site support for local humanitarian aid projects
- Participation in the Hafen City Run: Joining a charity run to support social projects
- Partnership with PRIMAKLIMA: Hosting a green summer festival to promote climate protection
- Participation in Hamburg’s City Cycling Campaign: Encouraging sustainable mobility through cycling
- Blood Donation Drives at Elbberg: Supporting health and well-being for the wider community
- Tree Planting with Aktion Baum: Making a tangible contribution to climate protection
Through #Weischer4SDGs, we empower our employees to actively engage with the SDGs and integrate sustainability into their daily lives. This initiative embodies our broader journey as a UN Advocacy Partner – a continuous path of learning and action in which we harness the power of media to create a more sustainable future.
OUR PASSION PROJECTS
Sustainability goes beyond mere compensation measures and bamboo pens in the office. Each of our supported projects embodies our commitment to fostering a sustainable, fair, and inclusive society — one where people and the environment take centre stage.