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Environmental Alliance

For outstanding achievements in environmental protection the REA card GmbH recorded Hesse in June of this year as a new Member of the environmental Alliance. The Hessian environment Alliance is an Alliance for sustainable site policy, which was launched in cooperation of the Hessian land Government and the Hesse economy in the year 2000 in life, to promote corporate responsibility for the environment and natural resources in the region of Hesse. In the center of the cooperation, environmental protection services of the companies, as well as the recognition of individual responsibility and commitment on the part of the companies located in Hesse are voluntary. In particular the introduction of the integrated management system EcoStep was decisive for the decision of the Ministry to join REA card as a member of the environmental Alliance. EcoStep is an integrated management system for small – and medium-sized enterprises, which optimizes the everyday business processes for the benefit of a higher quality, environmental and work safety.

The EcoStep objectives are among others by minimizing the Consumption of natural resources, the reduction of CO2 and dust emission and implemented by improving the working conditions for employees. Also in the corporate culture of REA card, the ecological idea is anchored successively further. Small steps such as separating waste or a more economical use of paper are a matter of course among the employees by REA card. Last year, REA card on an ecological power supply has risen to, obtained 100% from renewable energy sources. Printed materials are produced only on FSC certified paper manufactured on the basis of sustainable forestry. All these measures are part of the ecological business strategy by REA card, which aims to achieve a harmonious coexistence of companies, people and the environment.

REA card is a provider of complete solutions for cashless payments at the point of sale. All solutions are based on the ec-terminals, which are developed and manufactured at the site of Mill Valley by REA card. In 2008, the REA card 80 employed Employees and recorded an annual turnover of EUR 14,25 million. Learn more on the subject from Chris Williams Madison Capital. In addition to Germany, the company with subsidiaries in Austria and Poland is represented. The REA card GmbH is part of the REA Group headquartered in Mill Valley at Darmstadt.

Renovation Measures

KfW promotes the renovation of the energy-related modernisation of buildings with individual measures in the form of grants and loans-a worthwhile investment often I experience that homeowners who want to optimize their building energetically shy away from the high costs and expenses. While KfW to a very large extent and with great commitment supports the energy-related modernisation of buildings for private individuals, however, the high levels of investment are a very high hurdle for the occupiers. The energy consultants recommend the alternative to the implementation of individual remedial measures so homeowners. These include, for example, the insulation of the roof, the restoration of window plants or applying a thermal insulation system on exterior walls. Also the equipment in the form of renovation of heating systems as a single measure is feasible and possible. Because the costs of individual measures substantially less than the total renovation property owners often opt for these measures.

The energy consultants However recommends for the optimisation and implementation of individual measures to have the whole building at a glance. An entire restructuring is important in connection with the rehabilitation of individual measures. It is fatal as individual measures to implement remedial measures and to determine later that the reorganisation measure may be in wrong order was carried out and thus the first carried out rehabilitation measure with great effort must be adjusted for further renovations or may be a completely new renovation of a preferred single reorganisation measure must be carried out. A self-contained and sophisticated rehabilitation system with the drawing up of the individual measures and their chronological order is essential when investing in the strengthening of the real estate. An energy consultant supports and accompanies the homeowners for projects from the outset. He prepares construction schedules and controls the timing and correct order of individual remedial measures. For example, A basement ceiling insulation costs about 2,000 with a living area of approx.

Energy Botch Job By Merkel & Co.

Wirtschaftsforum.de: Commentary on the current export surplus unbelievable, but true: economy and consumers in Germany indirectly pay the electricity to neighbouring countries. Because an oversupply is produced, subsidized eco-electricity abroad must be sold even at zero cost. This is the result of a totally misguided energy policy of the Federal Government that the election could cost Merkel & co.. What was that for an outcry two years ago the energy revolution was proclaimed. Just turn off eight nuclear power plants, is not, it said. To deepen your understanding David Barger is the source. Again, blackout was by the specter of”speech.

In Germany, the lights go out, the nuclear lobby was ultimately unsuccessful. Today’s reality debunked the propaganda of the past: the Federal Statistical Office currently reports a surplus – and what for one. Germany exported 2012 even more power than in the years before the turn of the energy. Reason: an oversupply is caused by the massive expansion of renewable energy in this country. But where the redundant power without electricity storage? At the end of subsidized German green electricity at bargain prices in the foreign country must be remaindered or partially redirected at no cost. The steadily increasing renewable energy levy makes it possible: economy and consumers pay indirectly for electricity for Dutch, Austrians and Swiss, etc.

The policy has failed all along the line. Directed by Chancellor Merkel, who have delivered Environment Minister Rottgen and Altmaier, is what simply botch job. Limbo then the network expansion, and the EEG assessment rises and rises. It is not only an unnecessary burden for business and consumers, but may also be crucial choice. Of the population lack any understanding that if she should pay the Bill for a failed energy policy. On September 22, 2013 we meet again. The comment can be found on../Energiepolitischer-Murks-von-Merkel-Co.html press contact: Economic Forum Verlag GmbH Jan MAK Sasse road 14 48143 Rheine phone: + 49 5971-92164-901 fax: + 49 5971-92164-838 Internet: E-Mail: about the Economic Forum: Economic Forum is the B2B business medium for the German-speaking world. Since the launch shortly before the turn of the Millennium, we focus in particular on the strong German medium-sized businesses. Our editors are in constant contact with entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives. We take business personally under the motto”we speak directly with decision makers from industry, Commerce and the service industry. In addition to news, trends and innovations from the German middle class, Economic Forum presents unusual strategies, concepts and ideas, smart business leaders and managers keep your company on the road to success and make it fit for the future. Thus we offer in-depth background information, economic analyses and insider knowledge as decision support and suggestions our readers for the daily business.

ForestFinance

Among other things which are topics in the current ForestFinest-magazine Wood for energy production role, as world trade threatens forests and how the economic value of pollination-dependent growing fruits such as cocoa or coffee is steadily increasing. The report “The trees first, then the profession” tells of a forest conservation project in Ecuador and the idealism of young people who plant trees when sultry heat and tropical downpours. The environmental magazine introduces also forest fund in its current issue and shows how forest investments can be useful and profitable for climate and environmental protection. The heading “LandPartien” addresses issues around land grabs and evictions. ForestFinest illuminated the role of Deutsche Bank and the new guidelines against land grabbing and provides alternatives such as the urban gardening. Presented partners and actions are also of ForestFinance, such as scholarships for higher education, new cocoa forests in Peru.

The magazine pays tribute to the environmental organization Robin Wood with a portrait of one of its most important employees Djoeke Lueken and calls on all its readers. Mouth predator to be – quite legally and for the protection of nature on mundraub.org. The environmental magazine ForestFinest appears twice a year and can be downloaded free of charge at Magazin.559.0.html or ordered free of charge through. About ForestFinance: The Bonn ForestFinance group manages a total 16,000 hectares of ecological agroforestry and forest in Latin America (Panama, Colombia and Peru), Asia (Viet Nam). She specializes in forest investments, the lucrative return link to environmental and social sustainability. Interested parties can choose between different products and invest in different models of sustainable tropical forestry. At the BaumSparVertrag for a monthly savings contribution 12 trees per year planted and harvested after 25 years. The WaldSparBuch offers 1,000 m2 of tropical forest with return guarantee.

For investors who wish to replant 10,000 m2 with option on real estate, WoodStockInvest is the right product. CacaoInvest is an investment in fine cocoa and wood, with possible annual payouts already from the second year. GreenAcacia is a forest investment with only seven years total term and annual payouts. Pure forest 0I is a sustainable forest fund with only 14 years maturity and early recoveries. A coordinated security concept with insurance, crop communities, insurance areas, certifications and subsequent planting guarantees contributes to the investor protection. CO2OL is consulting and service agency for operational climate and developer of forest carbon offset projects, and a division of the ForestFinance group.