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Die BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt inspiriert Führungspersönlichkeiten weltweit, ihre gesellschaftliche Verantwortung wahrzunehmen und sich als Responsible Leaders für eine friedliche, gerechte und nachhaltige Zukunft einzusetzen. Mit unseren Aktivitäten wollen wir die Nachhaltigen Entwicklungsziele der Agenda 2030 der Vereinten Nationen unterstützen. Wir INSPIRIEREN mit unseren Programmen Führungspersönlichkeiten dazu, ihr gesellschaftliches und politisches Engagement weiterzuentwickeln – über Sektoren-, Kulturen- und Ländergrenzen hinweg. Wir VERNETZEN Führungspersönlichkeiten durch unser globales Responsible-Leaders-Netzwerk, das sich durch Vielfalt und Freude an der Zusammenarbeit auszeichnet und positiven Wandel vorantreibt. Wir INVESTIEREN in wirkungsorientierte Organisationen und ermutigen Führungspersönlichkeiten, Venture Philanthropy und Impact Investing als effektive Instrumente des gesellschaftlichen Wandels zu nutzen.
Branche
Gemeinnützige Organisationen
Größe
11–50 Beschäftigte
Hauptsitz
Berlin, Berlin
Art
Nonprofit
Gegründet
1970
Spezialgebiete
Responsible Leadership, Community of Purpose, Economic Transformation und Innovative Economies
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Beschäftigte von BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
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We are not just imagining the future, we are collaborating to make it a reality. The Future Backwards workshops at the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum go beyond imagining the future — they’re about prototyping bold responses. Partnering with Forum for the Future, we’ll explore different visions of the future and work backwards to uncover real opportunities for innovative solutions and better decision-making today. While the workshops aren’t part of the livestream, you can still be part of the mainstage experience from anywhere. Sign up to join the livestream 👉 bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureBackwards #ResponsibleLeadership -
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🎉 Congrats to our friends at Norrsken on this years mind blowing Impact 100/2024 list! Very excited to be a nomination partner and even more proud to see that 5 of our RESPOND start-ups made the list! Check out the list with these pioneering start-ups and their forward-looking solutions here https://lnkd.in/dS6RnpDB -
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We are looking forward to the upcoming Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum in Berlin, 10 - 11 October, where we'll dive into shaping the future through innovation and collaboration to advance the global energy transition. At our last flagship event, the Responsible Leaders Hub during Munich Security Conference, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, former Special Advisor to the UN Climate High-Level Champions, shared some valuable insights on the urgent need for just and equitable climate finance and the power of a clear strategy to drive real impact. Bogolo also encouraged us to elevate the voices of young people and indigenous communities — and how humility in leadership is key to creating lasting change. Watch the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekZ_-SxxAt the forum, we will discuss how we can drive a just energy transition, fast-track decarbonization, and ensure economic growth without compromising sustainability. 💻 Join the livestream at the #RLIF24 👉 http://bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE #BMWFoundation #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ResponsibleLeadership -
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At today's DLD Conference Nature event in Munich, our board member Dr. Heba Aguib, represented the BMW Foundation on the panel 'Business Case for Biodiversity'. 🌿 In her discussion with David Diallo (goodcarbon), Korbinian K. (Nature Wealth Foundation), and Dr. Tobias Raffel (Biodiversity Bridge e.V.), Dr. Aguib emphasized the complex interdependencies between climate protection, energy transition, and biodiversity. One only has to look at water, food, and energy to understand the strong dependencies on the natural ecosystem. The agriculture and energy sectors are prime examples of industries directly affected by and influencing the decline in biodiversity. Dr. Aguib therefore stressed the importance of cross-sector exchange to share best practices and innovate together, so that efforts to protect biodiversity have a lasting, positive impact on society. Solutions must benefit nature, the economy, and society in equal measure. 🌱 As a global network foundation, the BMW Foundation believes in the power of collaboration and the importance of building bridges between leaders and experts across industries. By integrating biodiversity considerations into supply chains, operating models, and leveraging existing technologies, we can create solutions that not only protect nature but also benefit society as a whole.#DLDNature #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Collaboration #BusinessForGood #Innovation #SocialImpact #ThePowerOfCollaboration -
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Oaxaca has rich culture, biodiversity, and the largest indigenous population in Mexico. It is also facing challenges like climate change and social injustice. It’s therefore very fitting that this year’s Impact Minds: Beyond Frontiers, Latimpacto’s annual conference, is being held here. With over 650 participants, the event aims to foster collaboration and maximize impact in Latin America. As one of the founding members of Latimpacto, we are in Oaxaca discussing climate action, diversity, equity, and the role of philanthropy in strengthening local impact. We also hosted a Responsible Leaders reception with partners Sistema B México and Climate Ventures. Stay tuned for inspiring stories from local leaders! 📷 Marc Beckmann #BeyondFrontiers #ImpactMinds2024 #Oaxaca #ResponsibleLeadership #BMWFoundation- +1
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that two of our talented colleagues have been selected for prestigious fellowships! Carmen Leszynsky is joining the Climate Fellowship, and Thiago S. da Costa is part of the Fellowship for Intrapreneurs in Equity, both with The League of Intrapreneurs. 🌎 The Climate Fellowship enhances the intrapreneurs’ abilities to champion solutions for climate change resilience and inclusivity within their organizations. 🤝 The Fellowship for Intrapreneurs in Equity empowers leaders steering diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, sparking transformative change for a better society. Here’s what they’re most excited about: Carmen is most excited about the peer-to-peer exchange: „I’m happy to share my experience in the field of sustainability event management and give it as a gift to the community and, in return receive insights and feedback on how to develop our internal sustainability processes further.” Thiago loves the learning opportunities created by bringing together intrapreneurs from around the world: „ I’m looking forward to drive the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda further together.” Their passion for continuous learning and growth is truly inspiring. We‘re sure that the knowledge and experiences they’ll gain will spark new ideas and drive innovation within our team. Celebrating Carmen and Thiago on this remarkable achievement — here’s to you! ✨ #ClimateFellowship #Intrapreneurship #Sustainability #LeagueOfIntrapreneurs #ClimateAction #ChangeFromWithin #EquityIntrapreneurs #equityFellowship #DEI #ResponsibleLeadership -
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The 4th edition of 'Werkstatt des Wandels', our collaboration with the Bundespräsidialamt, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, Energy Resilience Leadership Group and Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, took place in Stade, focusing on one of the BMW Foundation's key topics: Energy Transition. German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, joined experts from business, science, and politics and society to discuss the necessary steps toward ensuring an environmentally friendly, sustainable, secure and stable energy supply. Thought leaders, including Kathrin Ballerstein (TenneT), Matthias Otte (Bundesnetzagentur), Wei Wu (Heatrix), Martin Schichtel (KRAFTBLOCK), Detlef Schulz (Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg), Ciuchini Claudio, Julia S. Schlenz (both Dow), and Eliza Cloppenburg-Diekmann (Mayor of Coesfeld), shared innovations that are already reshaping the energy landscape. Our Member of the Board, Dr. Heba Aguib, highlighted the importance of a holistic view on the Energy Transition - recognizing the social, economic, and ecological impacts of energy system transformation. For the BMW Foundation, a socially inclusive transition is crucial, as we need the collective support of all citizens to drive the necessary changes. We are looking forward to the next steps towards the necessary changes for innovative economic systems and resilient societies! 📷 Isadora Tast#WerkstattDesWandels #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #Tech #Economy #Society #Politics #Science- +5
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How can the global north and south come together to achieve climate justice? As we mark Earth Overshoot Day today, it's crucial to explore how global cooperation can lead to a more sustainable future. Earth Overshoot Day symbolizes the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. This underscores the urgent need for collective action to address climate change and resource depletion. We spoke with Connie Hedegaard, former European Commissioner for Climate Action and current Chair of the KR Foundation, on emphasizing the importance of inclusive collaboration. She took part at one of our panels back in February during the Responsible Leaders Hub @MSC “The Path to Industrial Net Zero - Navigating Supply Chain Shifts and Trade Shocks through #Tech Innovation,” she discussed achieving carbon-neutral economies and highlighted the need to pool resources for new innovations in #sustainable technology. She also stressed the critical role of increased private investment in this field. Watch our full interview to learn more about how we can collectively drive forward #climatejustice and ensure a sustainable future for all 👉 LINK IN THE COMMENTS