Verband für Wirtschaft und Umwelt VWU eV

The Verband für Wirtschaft und Umwelt (VWU) e.V. is an interest representation and a network that has been committed to the statewide and cross-sector networking of sustainability-oriented companies and executives in Rhineland-Palatinate and neighboring regions since its founding in June 2007.

The VWU has about 50 members, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as self-employed individuals from various industries. Members include companies from the fields of renewable energies, environmental technology, organic farming, sustainable financial services, and corporate communication. Some members are also active internationally and are considered model companies in their industry[2][5].

The main mission of the VWU is to promote an ecological and social way of doing business. The association sees itself as an interest group that advocates for the concerns of its members and maintains close cooperation with ministries, members of parliament, and other associations. The focus is on supporting small businesses and self-employed individuals who are on the path to sustainable business practices[2][5].

The VWU is significantly involved in promoting the energy transition and sustainable business practices. This includes various initiatives and projects:

• Sustainability Network Rhineland-Palatinate: The VWU has established a sustainability network for small businesses and self-employed individuals, allowing them to present themselves for free with their own profile page and showcase their sustainable business models[2].
• Online Events and Campaigns: The association regularly organizes online events in the format of storytelling, where sustainably organized companies and projects present and discuss their approaches[2].
• VWU Award: Annually, the VWU awards the VWU Award to companies that have made exceptional contributions in the field of sustainable business practices[2].
• Co-founding of Associations: The VWU was involved in the founding of the state association for solar energy in Rhineland-Palatinate and other important associations to strengthen the interests of renewable energies and sustainable economy[2][3].

The association is continuously active in various areas:

• Lobbying: The VWU is registered in the Rhineland-Palatinate lobbying register and advocates for the concerns of its members with representatives of associations, ministries, and members of parliament. This includes funding proposals and statements on current laws and regulations[2].
• Entrepreneur Day: Annually, the VWU organizes an Entrepreneur Day that offers lectures and networking opportunities, focusing on sustainable business practices[2].
• Cooperations: The association supports further initiatives such as the ecoistics EffNaNet, a nationwide training network for sustainable business practices[2].

The Verband für Wirtschaft und Umwelt in Rhineland-Palatinate is thus a central player in promoting sustainable business practices and renewable energies in the region.

• 1 - https://www.vwu-rlp.de/verband/
• 2 - https://www.jobverde.de/magazin/news-tipps/verband-fuer-wirtschaft-und-umwelt-im-einsatz-fuer-energiewende-und-nachhaltiges-wirtschaften
• 3 - https://www.rheinland-pfalz-solar.de/solartag
• 4 - https://mwvlw.rlp.de/service/publikationen/details/1513
• 5 - https://www.vwu-rlp.de