Club of Rome, Austrian Chapter: “Planetary Peace for Human Security”

On June 29, the focus of the event of the Club of Rome, Austrian Chapter, was on "Planetary Peace for Human Security". Carlos Álvarez Pereira, Secretary General of the Club of Rome, presented the strategic action plan for "Global Equity for a Peaceful and Healthy Planet 2025-2028". Paul Shrivastava, co-president of the Club of Rome, called for a new conception of peace: "from peace to planetary peace".

Women Excellence Circle 2026

On June 19, the 5th Women Excellence Circle, organised by our advisory board member and media woman Mag. Doris Schulz, took place at Lake Attersee. This year’s under the motto: Value. Self-worth. Precious. Inspiring key notes in a historic ambiance made this day at Lake Attersee once again a great event with 40 wonderful women. The focus is on learning from each other, exchanging ideas, supporting each other and developing new visions together.

International Day of Women in Industry #IDWI

April 21 was a memorable day in which the first "International Day of Women in Industry" #IDWI by UNIDO was celebrated at the VIC with the online participation of numerous representatives and partners of this UN organization. Our Secretary General was there and impressed by the positive impulses from numerous countries such as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, but also Austria - represented by Alexandra Reinagl, CEO of Wiener Linien.

1. Responsible Leadership Summit Tyrol

What was just an idea a few months ago has now become a successful premiere: The first Responsible Leadership Summit Tyrol brought together around 120 participants at the Raiffeisen Haus in Oberndorf on March 17th. Representatives from business, science, politics, municipalities, social organisations and education discussed how rural regions can remain liveable, economically strong and socially balanced in the future. Secretary General Ursula Oberhollenzer was present for the CSR Dialogue Forum.

Presentation of CSR Guide 2026

On 12 March, the new CSR Guide was presented for the 17th time by medianet Verlag at Palais Eschenbach with numerous guests. In addition to our Secretary General, advisory board members Andrea Sihn-Weber and Andreas Schneider, as well as SENA board member Alexandra Bolena were also present. Editor Michael Fembek presented the highlights.

Water Footprint Assessment: How Water Makes a Difference for Business Growth and Sustainability

As economic growth increases, so does the pressure on ecological resources. Water scarcity and pollution are already limiting the economic and social development of many regions. Even in Central Europe, droughts, overexploitation and (industrial) pollution are affecting agriculture, industrial production and, increasingly, communities. The concept of the Water Footprint (WF) helps companies to determine which dependencies on freshwater exist, and which of their activities influence local and regional water systems. Author: Mag. Dr. Jürgen Scheibz, MBM