Impact Partners

LET’S BECOME PARTNERS FOR SOCIETAL ADVANCEMENT!

Our Impact Partners are C2C enthusiasts and pioneers in the Circular Economy following the principles of Cradle to Cradle. They design and develop their products according to Cradle to Cradle criteria, implement the approach in their business processes and develop innovative business models. They show that ecology and economy can go hand in hand in a climate-positive C2C economy.

We have been actively anchoring Cradle to Cradle in the middle of society since 2014. Through our networking platforms and educational formats, our professional and public events, with our volunteers in the D-A-CH region and in our C2C LAB.

Your advantages? We are the C2C mouthpiece that reaches your customers, business partners, politics and science.

For this, we need solid funding and strong partners. Become one of them!

Momox

"At momox, the circular economy is at the core of our business model: we give used books, media items, and clothing a second life, thereby extending their lifespan. The collaboration with Cradle to Cradle helps us further develop our understanding of circular value chains and work together to keep resources in the loop even more consistently. Our exchange is therefore an important catalyst for continuing to drive sustainable business practices forward in the long term."

CLAUDIA FRESE
CEO momox

Ahrend

"Our business is guided by the Cradle to Cradle philosophy. For us, it is not just about using fewer materials. We choose materials carefully: they should not only be high-quality but also safe for people and the environment. Cradle to Cradle is a holistic school of thought and a design approach through which we create products that make a real contribution to the circular economy — materially healthy, reusable, and made with respect for the resources of our planet. We are convinced that only those who consistently embrace and implement sustainability can truly create products fit for the future."

FELIX KRÖNCKE
Managing Director Ahrend

Sustina

"Construction is resource-intensive. At the same time, it holds a massive social and ecological potential. That’s why we only want to build differently if this allows us to make a positive contribution. C2C offers the ideal solution for this, guiding everything we do. Through our partnership with C2C NGO and the network, we connect with organizations that are equally committed to actively shaping the socio-ecological construction transformation."

MAGDALENA JUNKER
Vorständin Sustina AG

Woodenvalley

"Our educational project w∞d.ii embraces Cradle to Cradle because we want to introduce young people to tangible, circular systems. Collaborating with C2C NGO brings valuable expertise and networking opportunities, enabling us to integrate C2C principles into schools, universities, and businesses. As a result, w∞d.ii becomes a learning space for climate-positive construction."

KAMILA PASKO
CEO WoodenValley gGmbH

holzius

"Nature knows no waste, only valuable cycles. Our glue- and metal-free solid wood elements harness the forces of nature and can be returned to the material cycle after their period of use– in line with the Cradle to Cradle principle. Our cooperation with C2C NGO reinforces our values, and together we are laying the foundation for nature-based, future-proof construction."

HERBERT NIEDERFRINGER
Geschäftsführer holzius GmbH

Glapor

"The materials we use in our buildings are too valuable, too scarce, and produced with too much energy and CO2 for us to use them "carelessly" and "dispose" of them. This realization has gradually developed into our fundamental guiding principle since the founding of our company. We aim to promote a shared understanding of the concept of "circular construction" worldwide."

WALTER FRANK & OLIVER CESCOTTI
Geschäftsführer & Co- Geschäftsführer der GLAPOR Werk Mitterteich GmbH

Peiner Träger

"38% of global CO2 emissions are generated by the construction sector. The transformation to a sustainable construction industry is inevitable. Our goal is not only to change the industry but also to contribute positively to climate protection. To make this happen, we need to take responsibility and find solutions that are both environmentally and economically viable. We aim to foster sustainable construction and raise awareness of steel as one of the most sustainable building materials. Steel is limitless and fully recyclable, making it the perfect ambassador for Cradle to Cradle. At Peiner Träger GmbH, Cradle to Cradle is already a reality in practice – we use 100% scrap steel in our production, helping to conserve natural resources"

DR. JAN SCHMIDT
Vorsitzender Geschäftsführer der Peiner Träger GmbH

Tarkett

"95 % of all components used in Tarkett flooring have already been assessed according to C2C criteria. More than 100 of our collections are designed for circularity. To ensure these criteria are more widely applied, a well-informed network around existing and new buildings is essential. Therefore, the C2C NGO brings together key partners and showcases solutions."

SWANTJE KÜHN
Sustainability Manager D/A/CH, Tarkett

Drees & Sommer

"As a forward-looking concept
Cradle to Cradle offers a tangible solution to the problems of wasting resources and environmental pollution. We therefore appreciate the commitment of the C2C NGO, which is making an enormous contribution to the widespread dissemination of the Cradle to Cradle principle and the networking of all relevant players. For us, C2C is not just the path to recyclable buildings and products, but the key to a sustainable future worth living."

DR. PETER MÖSLE
Partner der Drees & Sommer SE und Geschäftsführer der EPEA GmbH – Part of Drees & Sommer

Interzero

"We believe in a world without waste. Only if we consistently recycle raw materials we can relieve the burden on our planet and preserve the basis of life for future generations. We therefore support the work of the C2C NGO with full conviction. As a leading circular services provider, we know: Networking and cooperation are enormously important in order to fully tap the potential of the Circular Economy."

ALEXANDER MAAK
Head of Zero Waste Solutions National, Interzero

neunmalklug

"Thanks to C2C, children can put our picture books in their mouths without worrying. They are healthy, leave no toxic waste, and are therefore perfect for a biological cycle.
Just like C2C NGO, we also want to make this concept known. Through the NGO's network and various events, we get a wider reach and the support we need to spread the C2C idea."

CHARLOTTE STIEFEL &
SARAH ROLLER
Founders and publishers of the neunmalklug publishing house

Troldtkekt

"At Troldtekt we have designed our business strategy according to C2C principles. Based on this, we can work systematically with sustainability in terms of both our product and the production. At the same time, we see C2C as a means to spread a true circular economy in the construction industry - and therefore, it goes without saying that we support C2C NGO."

PEER LETH
CEO Troldtekt Deutschland GmbH

Uzin

Person männlich gelesen, weiß, blauer Anzug, lächelnd,

"We know that protecting the environment and people is demanding. That is why our product development goes beyond what is required by law. Our aim has always been to develop new, environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to existing solutions. This is why we support the work of C2C NGO. It is only by working together that we can integrate the circular economy into the economy in a sustainable and meaningful way."

PHILIPP UTZ
Member of the Board, Uzin Utz

ZINQ

"In our C2C surfaces, we combine resource efficiency and resource effectiveness. We strive for the C2C principle in both the product and the process. We are involved as a C2C NGO Impactpartner because it is precisely the networking of business, NGOs and politics that needs to be driven forward in order to implement this principle on a large scale."

LARS BAUMGÜRTEL
CEO Voigt & Schweitzer
GmbH & Co. KG

momox

CLAUDIA FRESE
CEO momox

Ahrend

FELIX KRÖNCKE
Managing Director Ahrend

Sustina

MAGDALENA JUNKER
Vorständin Sustina AG

Woodii

KAMILA PASKO
CEO WoodenValley gGmbH

Holzius

HERBERT NIEDERFRINGER
Geschäftsführer holzius GmbH

Glapor

ALTER FRANK & OLIVER CESCOTTI
Geschäftsführer & Co- Geschäftsführer der GLAPOR Werk Mitterteich GmbH

Peiner Träger

DR. JAN SCHMIDT
Vorsitzender Geschäftsführer der Peiner Träger GmbH

Tarkett

SWANTJE KÜHN
Sustainability Manager D/A/CH, Tarkett

Drees & Sommer

"As a visionary concept, Cradle to Cradle offers a tangible solution to the problems of resource waste and environmental pollution. Therefore, we appreciate the commitment of C2C NGO, which contributes enormously to the nationwide dissemination of the Cradle to Cradle principle and the networking of all relevant actors. For us, C2C is not only the way to circular buildings and products, but the key to a livable and sustainable future."

DR. PETER MÖSLE
Partner of Drees & Sommer SE and Managing Director of EPEA GmbH – Part of Drees & Sommer

INTERZERO

ALEXANDER MAAK
Head of Zero Waste Solutions National, Interzero

neunmalklug

CHARLOTTE STIEFEL UND
SARAH ROLLER
Founders and publishers of the neunmalklug publishing house

Troldtkekt

PEER LETH
CEO Troldtekt Germany GmbH

Uzin

PHILIPP UTZ
Member of the Board, Uzin Utz

WEPA

Person männlich gelesen, sitzend, graue Haare, weiß, blauer Anzug

"The topic of sustainability cannot be thought through to the end without the principle of the circular economy. We consider the entire process: from purchasing the fibers to manufacturing and packaging our products to recycling or disposal. At every step of the process, we are guided by the concept of the circular economy and driven to rethink our processes.”

MARTIN KRENGEL
CEO WEPA Group

ZINQ

LARS BAUMGÜRTEL
CEO Voigt & Schweitzer
GmbH & Co. KG

OUR IMPACT PARTNERS

Ahrend is a Dutch company with over 125 years of experience in the development of high-quality, durable office furniture – and a clear mission: to design working environments that inspire and promote the physical well-being of users. In doing so, we combine timeless design language with circular thinking. With Cradle to Cradle-certified products and our in-house Circular Hub, we revitalize over 70,000 pieces of furniture every year – including those outside our portfolio. This is how we show: Sustainability and design are not a contradiction in terms.

Baufritz is convinced that sustainable construction is not just possible, but essential. Inspired by the Cradle to Cradle principle, the company continuously improves its products and processes to create a positive impact on the environment. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable building materials and a holistic, ecological approach to construction. High-quality materials without harmful chemicals help protect the health of residents. With its patented, C2C Gold-certified insulation material “HOIZ,” Baufritz has also developed the world’s first natural insulation that provides effective insulation while avoiding the use of solid wood.

The digital platform Brain-of-Materials facilitates the research and comparability of material properties, supports digital development and design processes in value chains, and helps manufacturers of Cradle to Cradle materials to find partners and customers.

Carlisle Construction Materials GmbH offers solutions for waterproofing systems for roofs, buildings and facades. In addition to the classic quality features such as the functional properties of the materials, sustainability features such as durability, environmentally friendly properties, energy efficiency and the possibility of reuse are also included.

One focus of the real estate developer is building according to Cradle to Cradle criteria. The company provides support primarily through planning and process consulting for new buildings or renovations in accordance with C2C.

ERFURT & SOHN KG develops and produces healthy-living wallpapers and specialty papers based on recycled fibers and certified raw materials. In the spirit of Cradle to Cradle®️, they design products to be circular, material-healthy, and resource-efficient.

Filamente is a team of designers with a focus on exhibition design and knowledge transfer. The team plans sustainable and inclusive exhibitions according to Cradle to Cradle and interactive exhibits and media for public clients from the federal and state governments as well as museums and universities.

We plan and realize regenerative projects in existing buildings according to C2C criteria. The FREIRAUM in the box is a place of inspiration, co-creative collaboration and a real laboratory for regenerative and circular rebuilding and design. From here, we are bringing circular change into the mainstream.

Gallonska Design Agency is a holistic agency that develops circular solutions. Together with experts in sustainability, transformation, and design, it creates future-proof spaces and concepts to bring about positive change in living environments.

GIWA is a leading manufacturer of sustainable plastic solutions based in Westendorf, southern Germany. For over 40 years, the company has been developing and producing recyclable products based on the “Design for Circularity” principle. The focus is on solutions that are designed from the outset for closed-loop material cycles and can be fully reintroduced into the production process at the end of their useful life. With many years of expertise in the use of recycled plastics and approximately 140 employees, GIWA serves sectors such as logistics, construction technology, and industry. The company is consistently driving the development of circular plastic solutions forward.

GLAPOR is a pioneer in the production of cellular glass panels made from 100% recycled glass. Supplemented with cellular glass gravel, they offer combined knowledge and combinable systems of both products and thus sustainable, deconstructable and highly engineered insulation materials made of cellular glass. They want to promote an understanding of the concept of “circular construction” worldwide.

The socio-ecological GLS Bank is a pioneer for sustainable companies and projects. The cooperative bank supports forward-looking developments and thus contributes to social transformation.

Graadwies develops, plans and manages projects with social, ecological and cultural added value. Their field of work ranges from classic project planning as general planners or architects, through project development and management, to consulting, research and teaching. The vision is to initiate regenerative processes. Together with clients, they assume responsibility as companies and as individuals with the aim of making a contribution to the common good.

Greenlife is an expert in recyclable water management. The company develops and produces systems with which private households, industry and commerce can supply themselves with water in a decentralized and self-sufficient manner. This conserves groundwater reserves and other important resources.

Since its foundation in 1989, gugler* has been deeply committed to sustainability. Since the takeover in 2024, the communications company gugler* has consisted of two business units: gugler* DruckSinn – Druckerei für nachhaltig Schönes and gugler* MarkenSinn – Agentur für grüne & inklusive Kommunikation. In 2011, gugler* was the first print shop in the world to offer Cradle to Cradle Certified products. The company is based near Melk an der Donau (Lower Austria).

The architectural firm herrmann+bosch architekten has been committed to sustainable building since it was founded in 1978 and has set trendsetting impulses early on. For us, C2C is an important design concept that serves as the intellectual basis for the development of all our projects.

Holcim Germany develops innovative building products and solutions for clients, construction companies, architects, and engineers. Always with a clear focus on climate protection and circular economy. Our mission: Building more with less material.

Holzius is one of the market leaders in consistently ecological solid timber house construction and has set itself the goal of creating healthy living spaces. As a provider of a complete glue- and metal-free solid timber construction system (Cradle to Cradle Certified®️ GOLD), holzius offers natural, technical solutions for the challenges of solid timber construction in various building typologies up to Gkl 5.

Based on the mindset of “circular thinking”, HPP Architekten develop building concepts in the greatest possible harmony with the planet, resources and climate. Launched in 2017, the pilot timber hybrid office building The Cradle in Düsseldorf is an exemplary project that follows the cradle-to-cradle principle with a holistic approach to sustainability.

Interzero stands for sustainable circular solutions and innovative plastics recycling in line with the cradle-to-cradle principle. Together with our customers, we help shape the raw material supply of tomorrow – and actively contribute to climate and resource protection with our “zero waste solutions”.

Iris Ceramica Group develops and produces high-quality, sustainable ceramic surfaces for innovative solutions in architecture, design, and interior construction. With over 60 years of experience and a presence in more than 100 countries, the corporate group pursues a clear vision: to rethink ceramics in order to sustainably improve the interaction between people and the environment.

Kadawittfeldarchitektur has been designing and realizing innovative, sustainable buildings and districts on all scales with a focus on the common good for 25 years. The symbiosis of creative care and high sustainability goals creates cross-generational, long-lasting added value with identity.

KEIMFARBEN is a global specialist in mineral building protection and provides paints and system solutions based entirely on mineral materials. More than 80 products are Cradle to Cradle Certified®️ Silver and carry the C2C Material Health Certificate™️ Gold. The product range includes façade and interior paints, plasters, wood and concrete systems, as well as external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). KEIMFARBEN received the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the paints category.

At KEMPEN KRAUSE INGENIEURE, we focus on circular planning: we take a holistic approach to new-build and refurbishment projects, from planning and operation through to conversion and demolition. To this end, we advise clients from phase zero (LP 0) and develop sustainable targets according to the cradle-to-cradle principle.

The environmental print shop only uses biodegradable vegetable oil-based inks and prints according to C2C criteria. This means that the print products are healthy for people and the environment.

In its core business, the sustainable company focuses on smart metering as a product-as-a-service, including take-back. The meters themselves have a high recycled content.

Magnotherm produces a sustainable, energy efficient, and safe future of refrigeration. The first commerial cooling solution in 190 years without a compressor is made up of metal, water, and magnets. These components are easily separable, reusable, or recyclable.

Momox is a re-commerce provider that brings used books, media, and clothing back into the consumption cycle. By promoting reuse instead of new production, they foster a functioning circular economy and make sustainable consumption easy and scalable.

Neunmalklug is the first publishing house in Germany whose entire range of picture books for children is printed in a material-healthy way and according to Cradle to Cradle criteria.

The think tank and innovator promotes ideas and projects according to binding ecological, economic and social criteria. Next Incubator’s strategy is always based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The wood-based material from NOVO-TECH is Cradle to Cradle-certified. It undergoes a technical cycle, is extremely material-healthy, robust, durable and therefore ideally suited for sustainable construction of many outdoor applications, such as terraces, fences and house facades of the megawood® brand.

Peiner Träger GmbH is one of the most successful European steel companies and supplies a comprehensive full range of beam and column profiles made of steel in all grades. The company has been producing via the low-emission electric furnace route with 100% scrap recycling since 1996 and has been offering sectional steel and beams made from low-CO2 SALCOS®️ Structural Steel with emissions in production of just 366 kg CO₂e per tonne since 2023.

Plantclub designs office environments that enhance well-being, productivity, and creativity through flexible plant rental and care services across Europe. Their greening concepts are tailored to the needs of each company, creating healthier, more enjoyable workplaces. As part of a living cycle, all plants are professionally maintained and, when they outgrow their space, are refreshed, repurposed, or rehomed to maximize impact and minimize waste.

Polycare develops circular building solutions to contribute to the construction industry’s revolution toward climate positivity. The cement-free masonry system developed for this purpose is completely designed for recycling in the technical cycle and also offers the possibility of incorporating residual materials from various industries into the product as raw materials.

The family-owned company develops, builds and plans real estate projects characterized by a responsible, respectful approach to people and nature. Ratisbona is thus driving forward the ecological turnaround in the construction and real estate industry on the way to climate-neutral, healthy and circular cities and communities.

Remondis is one of the world’s largest recycling service providers. The company aligns its processing methods with C2C criteria, for example by recovering resources from biological waste materials.

Sustina AG develops and plans sustainable neighborhoods. Our aim is to create environmentally conscious, aesthetically pleasing and affordable spaces for living, working and meeting. Our neighborhoods promote far-sighted urban development by closing cycles and offering holistic solutions through circular construction.

To promote a truly circular economy, Tarkett has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on the Cradle to Cradle®️ principles.
With a 140-year history, Tarkett is a leader in innovative flooring solutions. With its wide range of products, including linoleum, vinyl, carpet and wood flooring, the Group supplies customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.

TRIQBRIQ AG produces and distributes the TRIQBRIQ recyclable timber construction system. The solid timber construction system consists of micro-modular timber building blocks – the so-called BRIQs. These are manufactured with high precision using robot technology from inexpensive damaged and weak wood as well as reclaimed wood.

Troldtekt manufactures acoustic and wall panels according to C2C criteria. They are fully biodegradable and increase the soil’s ability to absorb nutrients during composting.

Urselmann Interior implements holistic interior design projects and designs and builds interiors inspired by the C2C school of thought and the C2C design concept. The aim is to create sustainable interiors without compromising on modern aesthetics. The principles of functionality, design and the use of healthy materials are combined.

As a manufacturer of flooring installation systems, Uzin Utz is driving sustainability initiatives in the flooring industry. The declared goal of the family-owned company is the even better, more sustainable use of the planet entrusted to us and its resources for future generations.

Vögeli AG is an innovative, medium-sized family business in its fourth generation.
It specializes in innovative, sustainable means of communication – printed and digital.
In the printing sector, Vögeli AG is the first company in the world to receive Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold certification for its products in 2015. This includes all means of communication from magazines, brochures, catalogs, cards, calendars, direct mailings to packaging.

WEPA is a future-oriented family business that specializes in the production and distribution of sustainable hygiene paper
. WEPA places the circular economy at the heart of all its efforts and is the European market leader in the production of hygiene paper made from recycled fibers.

The cleaning product manufacturer, together with the brands Frosch and Tana Professional, only bottles biodegradable cleaning products and keeps the C2C packaging in circulation.

WIK Group designs and manufactures electronic products and product components for industry-leading global brands. The company believes in harnessing the power of innovation to attune Technology to Nature, thereby returning to a greener, sustainable and circular world. WIKs strategy is aligned with the Cradle to Cradle philosophy: The goal is to develop cutting-edge solutions that not only improve the lives of their customers and end-users but also have a positive impact on our planet, ecosystems and society.

WoodenValley is a non-profit, responsibly owned company for research, education and practice in the field of circular and regenerative building.

As an expert in steel coatings, Zinq produces, among other things, C2C façade elements and pipes that are protected against corrosion and abrasion by hot-dip galvanisation.

YOUR ADVANTAGES AS AN IMPACT PARTNER

Cooperation

Exchange and cooperation opportunities in our innovative C2C network

Visibility

Visibility in the C2C and CE community as well as in the public through joint events

Knowledge Exchange

Expertise and knowledge transfer through the C2C NGO team

C2C LAB

Use of the C2C LAB in Berlin as a showroom and for your stakeholder meetings

CONTACT

Impact Partner, Partner in the C2C LAB, C2C Congress Sponsoring

Wolter Student
Member of the Executive Board

partner[at]c2c.ngo