Principles

Our understanding of sustainability 

Sustainable development is our claim and our constant goal. We strive to ecological, economic and social dimensions as a constant triad, and processes which can be continued in the long term - this applies to our research and consulting activities as well as for our daily work at the institute. What is sustainable in these two fields development means concretely for us and which principles guide us in this process, you can read in the the following execution of our mission statement and the corresponding guidelines. 

Committed research and active consulting for a sustainable development 

The subject of our research and consulting activities are rural areas. In them economic, ecological and social needs are coordinated. At the same time Rural areas are subject to constant change, which can vary from local to global factors and trends is determined. Current developments must be analyzed and evaluated, to develop future-oriented concepts and control bases and to put them into practice. 

At this background engaged research and active consulting for a sustainable development means for us: 

1. within the scope of our project work we take an active and creative role in the field of sustainable development of rural areas.
2. through our high technical and methodical competence we position ourselves as a sought-after Partner for political decision makers, science and economy.
3. we work professionally and reliably.
4. we develop practical and tailor-made solutions in dialogue with our clients.
5. we present our results attractively and in a way that is appropriate for the user group.
6. we maintain good contacts with the actors in our fields of work.
7. we supplement our expertise through targeted cooperation to ensure the quality of our work.
8. our employees are characterized by a high level of social competence. Their strengths include self-reflective and appreciative behavior 
   towards other people and a confident handling of conflicts. 

Think sustainably, work sustainably - live sustainability 

In our daily work at the institute, the idea of sustainability also guides us in our entrepreneurial thinking and acting, in dealing with each other as well as with our 
service providers, cooperation partners and competitors, and also with regard to our ecological footprint. For us this means to orientate ourselves on ethical principles and to act fairly and and act in an environmentally friendly manner. In this way, we take over our own local Part of the responsibility for sustainable development: 

1. by continuously developing our business areas, we face up to the challenges of local and global future issues.
2. personal initiative and a high level of identification with the institute characterize our employees.
3. we keep our work organization up to date - professional, efficient and effectively.
4. our work and office organization is socially acceptable, resource-efficient and provides a contribution to environmental protection.
5. transparent decisions and processes, trustful cooperation and mutual appreciation strengthens our motivation and satisfaction.
6. we design the human resources management for the institute and our employees attractive, socially and economically viable. This means planning security for employees.
7. we offer our employees individual development and training development opportunities.
8. we create the basis for well-being and health at work.
9. we enable the compatibility of work, family and private engagement.