What Defines Us
KATE Umwelt & Entwicklung e.V. is a non-profit consultancy and education organisation based in Stuttgart. For 25 years, we have been committed to sustainability, climate action and global justice.
Our work focuses on two core areas: project-based initiatives and the training and support of organisations and their staff.
KATE is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices and global justice. We operate on a non-profit basis. All income generated through our consultancy services directly supports our non-profit project work. It also co-finances publicly funded initiatives in areas such as education on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable business transformation, sustainable tourism in Latin America, and climate education for sports clubs. Many of these services are free of charge for participants.
KATE developed the EMASplus sustainability management system and coordinates the office for its successor, We Impact. We bring many years of experience in implementing advanced environmental and sustainability management systems in businesses and the social economy.
Our expertise is grounded in decades of passionate commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.
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Core Elements of Our Work
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Committed to the Common Good
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Empowerment
As a non-profit organisation, we are guided by the common good and contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
We encourage people to use their scope for action and support them in realising their own capacity to drive change.
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Turning Knowledge into Action
We empower people to apply their knowledge and take meaningful action for sustainability.
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Systemic Change
Through holistic approaches, we help shape sustainable structures and support transformation at all levels.
Sustainability at KATE
We hold ourselves to the same high standards that we expect from others. That is why sustainability is not just a guiding principle at KATE, but something we live and embed deeply in our organisational culture.
Since 2004, we have been validated under the EMAS environmental management system. In 2014, we adopted and were certified according to the extended EMASplus sustainability management system. We are committed to strong performance in the areas of environment, social responsibility and governance.
To implement and continuously improve our sustainability strategy, we have defined responsibilities and established internal processes. Every team member contributes to sustainability at KATE within their respective roles.
