UPJ │ Netzwerk für Corporate Citizenship und CSR

The UPJ network for Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a nationwide competence network in Germany that has been committed to responsible corporate governance and sustainable development since 1996.

• Networking and Connection: UPJ connects companies, non-profit intermediary organizations, and public administrations to promote new social collaborations and solve societal problems[1][3][4].
• Consulting and Support: The network offers individual consulting in the development and implementation of CSR and Corporate Citizenship strategies as well as in project implementation and evaluation[1][3].
• Information and Educational Offers: UPJ provides comprehensive, practice-oriented information through guides, workshops, and specialist events. It also operates the internet portal www.upj.de as a central information platform[1][3].

The main mission of UPJ is to empower companies towards sustainable development and responsible corporate governance. UPJ understands CSR as a contribution from companies to sustainable development, which is implemented through responsible practices in the action areas of market, environment, employees, and community. The focus is on promoting new social collaborations in which actors from the state, economy, and civil society work together to solve societal challenges[1][3][4].

• Sustainable Development: UPJ works for a sustainable society in which companies conduct their business responsibly and cooperate with civil society, politics, and administration to solve societal challenges[5].
• Projects and Initiatives: UPJ carries out innovative projects such as the CSR Risk Check, the Golden Lily, pro bono legal advice for non-profit organizations, and the project "globally responsible BW – designing sustainable supply chains"[5].
• International Cooperation: UPJ cooperates with international partners such as CSR Europe in Brussels and Business in the Community in the UK to exchange best practices and experiences[1][2].

• Qualification and Practice Research: UPJ qualifies providers of child and youth welfare, public administration, and companies for collaborations and conducts practice research in the field of Corporate Citizenship[4].
• Events and Awards: UPJ regularly organizes events such as the German Sustainability Award and other specialist events to promote the exchange and recognition of responsible corporate governance[5].

UPJ is thus a central platform for companies that take their social responsibility seriously and want to actively contribute to a sustainable and just society.

• 1 - https://www.b-b-e.de/mitglieder/verzeichnis/detail/upj-netzwerk-fuer-corporate-citizenship-und-csr/
• 2 - https://www.buergergesellschaft.de/mitgestalten/foerderung-von-engagement-ehrenamt/wirtschaft/beispiele-fuer-foerderinitiativen
• 3 - https://www.upj.de/unternehmensnetzwerk
• 4 - https://jugendhilfeportal.de/institution/bundesinitiative-unternehmen-partner-der-jugend-upj-ev
• 5 - https://www.upj.de