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, embed the approach into their business processes, and build innovative business models. Most importantly, they prove 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.
Our added value for you? We are the voice for C2C that communicates with your customers, business partners, politicians, and scientists.
For this, we need solid funding and strong partners. Become one of them!
"The global overconsumption of resources, especially in the construction industry, requires a rethinking of the linear take-make-waste model. Our cooperation with the C2C NGO gives us the opportunity to network with other C2C experts."
THOMAS FUHR
Co-CEO Grohe AG
"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
"KOSMOS was one of the first publishers to produce books according to the Cradle to Cradle principle back in 2016. The idea of a continuous cycle and healthy materials convinced us right from the start. Cradle to Cradle provides interesting best practice examples from different industries and promotes networking between business and politics. We really appreciate this exchange and learning together because it motivates, inspires, and brings us step by step closer to our goal of making books and games environmentally friendly."
MICHAEL FLEISSNER
Managing Director of KOSMOS Verlag
"At Lindner, we don't wait for solutions, we develop them ourselves. That's why we have been working for years on materials and production processes that can be recycled, as well as deconstructible solutions for interior construction. With circular business models, we also close the circle in use. With C2C NGO, we have a good comrade-in-arms to drive our visions forward."
HEINRICH BÜCHNER
Managing Director der Lindner Group
"We want to make products for circular loops. Products that become nutrients, not waste. Let's think in a new way! As an Impact Partner, we promote the C2C vision and contribute to the health of people and the environment."
RALF LOKAY
Managing Director of Umweltdruckerei Lokay e.K.
"We support C2C NGO and thus the dissemination of the C2C concept as a foundation and blueprint to build our future on and to achieve an overall turnaround - as quickly and as thoroughly as possible."
WILHELM MAUSS (MANAGING DIRECTOR), SARAH GAUS (PROJECT MANAGEMER SUSTAINABILITY)
Lorenz GmbH & Co. KG
"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
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"Closing the material cycles for material-healthy products is essential for a future fit for grandchildren. To spread this idea, we need to develop a wave that inspires the whole society and mobilizes all forces. For this, we need strong partners like C2C NGOs."
HOLGER SASSE
Founder and Managing Director
NOVO-TECH Trading GmbH & Co. KG
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"Doing business according to the Cradle to Cradle principle does not only bring competitive advantages, but it also makes an important contribution to climate protection. With the Print the Change cooperative and our strong strategic partners such as Cradle to Cradle NGO, we are moving from competition towards cooperation - a concept for the future."
ERNST GUGLER (CHAIRMAN), MARKUS VÖGELI (BOARD MEMBER)
Print the Change
"Without a circular economy, the climate protection target cannot be achieved. C2C has recognized that for that, we need a comprehensive economic change, which REMONDIS is happy to support."
HERWART WILMS
Managing Director REMONDIS Assets & Services GmbH & Co. KG
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"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 EPEA GmbH – Part of Drees & Sommer
"At the moment, the global climate targets cannot be met with the conventional use of materials in construction. Not only must the business become more efficient, but also the building itself must become radically circular. Walk the talk: this has also been implemented with the new company headquarters "De Reehorst", which was built according to Cradle to Cradle criteria."
GEORG SCHÜRMANN
Managing Director Triodos Bank N.V. Deutschland
"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
"C2C NGO creates the link between companies, civil society, and politics for the joint creation of a circular future!
REINHARD SCHNEIDER
Managing Partner Werner & Mertz GmbH
© Evelyn Drager
"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
"The global overconsumption of resources, especially in the construction industry, requires a rethinking of the linear take-make-waste model. Our cooperation with the C2C NGO gives us the opportunity to network with other C2C experts."
THOMAS FUHR
Co-CEO Grohe AG
"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
"KOSMOS was one of the first publishers to produce books according to the Cradle to Cradle principle back in 2016. The idea of a continuous cycle and healthy materials convinced us right from the start. Cradle to Cradle provides interesting best practice examples from different industries and promotes networking between business and politics. We really appreciate this exchange and learning together because it motivates, inspires, and brings us step by step closer to our goal of making books and games environmentally friendly."
MICHAEL FLEISSNER
Managing Director KOSMOS Verlags
"At Lindner, we don't wait for solutions, we develop them ourselves. That's why we have been working for years on materials and production processes that can be recycled, as well as deconstructible solutions for interior construction. With circular business models, we also close the circle in use. With C2C NGO, we have a good comrade-in-arms to drive our visions forward."
HEINRICH BÜCHNER
Managing Director der Lindner Group
"We want to make products for circular loops. Products that become nutrients, not waste. Let's think in a new way! As an Impact Partner, we promote the C2C vision and contribute to the health of people and the environment."
RALF LOKAY
Managing Director of Umweltdruckerei Lokay e.K.
"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 UND
SARAH ROLLER
Founders and publishers of the neunmalklug publishing house
© fotoinstyle
"Closing the material cycles for material-healthy products is essential for a future fit for grandchildren. To spread this idea, we need to develop a wave that inspires the whole society and mobilizes all forces. For this, we need strong partners like C2C NGOs."
HOLGER SASSE
Founder and Managing Director NOVO-TECH Trading GmbH & Co. KG
© fotoinstyle
"Doing business according to the Cradle to Cradle principle does not only bring competitive advantages, but it also makes an important contribution to climate protection. With the Print the Change cooperative and our strong strategic partners such as Cradle to Cradle NGO, we are moving from competition towards cooperation - a concept for the future."
ERNST GUGLER (Chairman), MARKUS VÖGELI (Board member)
Print the Change
"Without a circular economy, the climate protection target cannot be achieved. C2C has recognized that for that, we need a comprehensive economic change, which REMONDIS is happy to support."
HERWART WILMS
Managing Director of REMONDIS Assets & Services GmbH & Co. KG
© REMONDIS
"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
"At the moment, the global climate targets cannot be met with the conventional use of materials in construction. Not only must the business become more efficient, but also the building itself must become radically circular. Walk the talk: this has also been implemented with the new company headquarters "De Reehorst", which was built according to Cradle to Cradle criteria."
GEORG SCHÜRMANN
Managing Director Triodos Bank N.V. Germany
"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 Germany GmbH
"C2C NGO creates the link between companies, civil society, and politics for the joint creation of a circular future!”
REINHARD SCHNEIDER
Managing Partner of Werner & Mertz GmbH
© Evelyn Drager
"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
OUR IMPACT PARTNERS
The digital platform Brain-of-Materials makes it easier to research and compare material properties, supports digital development and design processes in value chains and helps manufacturers of Cradle to Cradle materials to find partners and customers.
The real estate developer focuses, among others things, on construction according to Cradle to Cradle criteria. The company provides support primarily through planning and process consulting for new buildings or renovations according to C2C.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sanitary installations, Grohe develops and produces, among other things, fittings and shower heads according to Cradle to Cradle criteria. Their components can circulate in the technical cycle.
As first mover in sustainable construction, Holcim Germany develops innovative construction products and solutions for builders, construction companies, architects and engineers. Always combined with a clear focus on climate protection and circular economy. Our mission: Building more with less.
Interzero stands for sustainable closed-loop 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”.
In its long-term investments in buildings, real estate investor Jamestown attaches importance to their environmental and social sustainability. All 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals are an integral part of the investment strategy.
The publishing house has books for children and adults in its program that have been printed according to Cradle to Cradle criteria. These products are completely harmless to health and can be recycled.
The environmental printing company uses only biodegradable vegetable oil-based inks and prints according to C2C criteria. This makes the print products healthy for people and the environment.
The Group is a leading manufacturer of building materials and system components for sustainable construction. A continuous circular economy has been the declared goal of the corporate strategy for years. With a unique brick recycling concept, LB is considered a C2C initiator in the industry.
The Lindner Group is a full-range supplier of interior finishing, facades and insulation technology with C2C-certified systems and 55 years of experience in developing advanced solutions with added value.
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 recycling content.
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 oriented towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The wood material from NOVO-TECH is Cradle to Cradle certified. It runs through 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.
Print the Change includes the printing companies Gugler and Vögeli from Austria and Switzerland. The cooperative offers material-healthy, compostable print products according to C2C criteria throughout Europe.
The family-owned company develops, builds and plans real estate projects characterized by a responsible, appreciative approach to people and nature. Ratisbona is thus driving the ecological turnaround of the construction and real estate industry on the way to climate-neutral, healthy and recyclable cities and communities.
Remondis is one of the world’s largest recycling firms. The company aligns its processing operations with C2C criteria, including the recovery of resources from biological residues.
The sustainable bank promotes positive social, environmental and cultural change through its investment strategy. In the financing business, the focus is on sustainable, green and innovative business models.
Troldtekt produces acoustic and wall panels according to C2C criteria. They are fully biodegradable and increase the soil’s ability to absorb nutrients when composted.
The cleaning product manufacturer, together with the brands Frosch and Tana Professional, only bottles biodegradable cleaning products and keeps the C2C packaging in circulation.
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
Exchange and cooperation opportunities in our innovative C2C network
Visibility in the C2C and CE community as well as in the public through joint events
Expertise and knowledge transfer through the C2C NGO team
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
