166 ”Raiffeisen Klimaschutz-Initiative” (Raiffeisen Climate Protection Initiative) The former Raiffeisen Chairman Christian Konrad initiated the “Raiffeisen Klimaschutz-Initiative” (Raiffeisen Climate Protection Initiative, RKI) back in 2007. The RKI advises and supports its current 23 member organizations (including RBI AG) when it comes to developing, implementing and communicating climate-related measures. It is dedicated specifically to the fields of action of “sustainable financial products”, “sustainable management” and “communications”. Selected projects are also being promoted that combine knowledge and experience and focus on raising greater awareness. The RKI supports responsible economic activity and a sustainable economic and social model. The aim is ultimately to significantly enhance public awareness about sustainability, climate protection, energy efficiency, renewable resources and corporate responsibility. It is only possible to successfully combat climate change if everybody helps out. The RKI does not just pursue external measures and enter into cooperations. Its members have also set ambitious goals for the coming years. Examples of measures and projects implemented in 2016 are as follows: “Raiffeisen Sustainability Award” Since the RKI was founded, the Austrian “Jugend Innovativ” (Innovative Youth) competition has been actively supported. Apprentices and students between the ages of 15 and 20 can submit their ideas each year. The special category “Raiffeisen Sustainability Award” is sponsored by the RKI. The RKI aims to strengthen young people’s awareness of sustainability as early as possible. Young people should be encouraged not only to talk about sustainability but also to do something about it. The prize is awarded by representatives of the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Industry and the Federal Ministry of Education at the end of the school year. The © aws, Voglhuber (VOGUS) Raiffeisen Sustainability Award is presented by the RKI. The “RElectronics, HTL” project of the HTL Dornbirn in Vorarlberg won in 2016. RKI Networking Event The annual RKI networking event has been held since 2012 and has become an important contribution towards raising awareness about climate protection. This event gives RKI members the chance to exchange ideas, create stronger links, enhance their cooperation and gain new impetus from external speakers e.g. on issues such as resource efficiency, social justice, sustainability reporting and climate change. Member of the RZB Managing Board Johannes Schuster welcomed everyone to the event on 14 September 2016, which was hosted by Managing Director Andrea Sihn-Weber. The theme of the event was the Paris Climate Agreement and the consequences for politics, the economy and © wdw4friends society. Keynote speeches were given by Joeri Rogelj (IIASA) and Jürgen Schneider (Federal Environment Agency). The panel discussion was led by RKI Chairman Franz Fischler.
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