Bundesdeutscher Arbeitskreis für Umweltbewusstes Management

The Bundesdeutscher Arbeitskreis für Umweltbewusstes Management (B.A.U.M.) e.V. is a non-profit business network that has been committed to sustainable business practices since its founding in 1984. With over 800 members from various industries and sizes, B.A.U.M. is a significant voice for sustainably operating companies at the national and European levels.

The main mission of B.A.U.M. is to support companies, municipalities, and organizations in the introduction and further development of environmentally conscious and sustainable corporate management. The association promotes practical environmental and climate protection measures and ensures the provision and dissemination of economic-ecological information. The work of B.A.U.M. is characterized by the principles of sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations as well as the Paris Climate Agreement[3].

B.A.U.M. offers a variety of services and products to support its members:

• Information and Contact Network: B.A.U.M. serves as a platform for practical information and experience exchange among actors from business, politics, science, media, and associations.
• Sustainability Strategies: The association supports the development and further development of sustainability strategies and offers corporate checks for biodiversity and deforestation-free supply chains.
• Educational Events and Projects: B.A.U.M. organizes various educational events and projects, such as the project "nachhaltig.digital" in collaboration with the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), to promote digitalization in small and medium-sized enterprises[5].
• Political Contacts and Committee Work: B.A.U.M. maintains close political contacts in Berlin, the federal states, and Brussels and participates in numerous juries for environmental and sustainability awards as well as in advisory boards[3].

B.A.U.M. is actively committed to the implementation of sustainable practices:

• Climate Protection and Climate Neutrality: Through the network "Wirtschaft pro Klima," companies are supported in their climate protection and climate neutrality efforts, and regional initiatives are networked.
• Biodiversity and Forest Protection: B.A.U.M. promotes measures for the design of deforestation-free supply chains, reforestation, forest protection, and sustainable forest management[2].
• Sustainable Business Practices: The association works on the transformation towards regenerative business practices and advocates for a socio-ecological market economy[3].

B.A.U.M. has recently revised its corporate design and now presents itself with a new logo that symbolizes the themes of environment, social issues, governance, and transformation. The association will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024 and remains a dynamic driver for the sustainable transformation of the economy[4].

B.A.U.M. is thus a central hub for companies that want to promote and implement sustainable management, providing a comprehensive platform for exchange, learning, and further development.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesdeutscher_Arbeitskreis_f%C3%BCr_Umweltbewusstes_Management
• 2 - https://www.wirtschaftproklima.de/akteure/baum-ev
• 3 - https://www.baumev.de/wer_wir_sind.html
• 4 - https://www.baumev.de
• 5 - https://www.pius-info.de/netzwerk/weitere-partner/baum-netzwerk-fuer-nachhaltiges-wirtschaften/