The following teams took responsibility and participated together for a good cause in the Race for Nature:
With an awareness of responsibility at the starting line
Graubündner Kantonalbank
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Graubündner Kantonalbank does. That is because it cares about the future of the canton, people and our planet. It has been favouring actions over words for 150 years.
UBS
As one of Switzerland’s leading banks, UBS never stops thinking of new ways to best harness the potential of people and capital, in order to create a better world for all. The bank therefore concentrates on the core areas of planet, people and partnerships, in which it can support and facilitate activities all over the world.
Ringier
Ringier is an innovative, digital and diversified Swiss media company that is all about efficient use of resources. It lives up to its green ambitions with various donations and activities in foundations, as well as applying sustainable values to how it does business.
Vincenz & Partner
Vincenz & Partner was founded in 1978 with the vision of creating the largest and most prestigious law firm in the Chur region. Combining a commitment to its roots in the region with a national outlook, the firm is characterised by team spirit, solid legal argumentation and a pragmatic approach to finding solutions. These values are at the heart of the firm’s work for its clients.
Chameleon Asset Management AG
Chameleon Asset Management AG is a wealth & asset management firm with collective investment schemes license, specializing in convertible and fixed-income bonds. The company takes its commitment to sustainable, ethical and social values seriously. It supports chameleon research expeditions around the world and protects threatened tropical rainforests through the Bruno Manser Fund & Film.
Zindel Gruppe
The ZINDEL GROUP develops and builds construction projects, relying on specialists in high-rise, underground and special construction. It is also linked to ZINDEL IMMO HOLDING AG, one of the leading property promoters in Graubünden.
ÖKK
Sustainability is good common sense. As the largest health insurance provider in Graubünden and one of the canton's largest employers, ÖKK is fully aware of its social responsibility towards its staff, policyholders and the environment. ÖKK has been demonstrating its commitment for many years by planting over 150 silver firs in Malans.
BKW
BKW stands for motivation, pioneering spirits and big visions. Taking an all-round approach, it combines energy and building solutions with the supply and transport infrastructure of the modern world. By doing so, BKW helps maintain the balance between prosperity and ecology.
Ricola
Sustainable agriculture in the Swiss mountains and the careful processing of these valuable raw materials are close to our hearts. We pay attention to the careful use of all resources, minimise our waste and energy consumption in production and work tirelessly to continuously make our products and packaging more sustainable. We are on our way and making our contribution.
Bassi Elektro AG
As part of the Burkhalter Group, Bassi Elektro AG lives its responsibility towards society and the environment primarily close and directly. That is why social and ecological issues as well as responsible business management are important to them.
Die Mobiliar
As a cooperatively anchored company, Mobiliar is committed to sustainability: we assume economic, social, ecological and cultural responsibility. In addition to five focus topics that are at the centre of our understanding of sustainability, we maintain partnerships that help us to further advance sustainable development.
Tilla Theus und Partner AG
Specialised in project planning and execution of new buildings in challenging urban contexts, in conversions and refurbishments of listed buildings, as well as in interior architecture and room design, we consciously advocate future-oriented and sustainable construction methods.
Grünenfelder SA
The logistics company Grünenfelder SA is at the forefront of the food and non-food sector and enjoys an excellent reputation for reliability and quality. Based in Quartino TI, the family-owned company has been active for more than 65 years - mainly in the canton of Ticino but also throughout Switzerland.
Pure Powder
Pure Powder is an exclusive travel operator that curates adventure ski holidays around the globe. A family business for over 30 years and proud to know every ultimate powder experience first hand.
Ampney Brook
Ampney Brook is the umbrella organisation of Dr. Götz Bechtolsheimer’s private endeavours, including Ampney Brook Farm, a regenerative farming enterprise in the West of England, and the Ampney Brook Foundation, a grant-making foundation supporting issues around energy access in Africa, food security and support for homeless and displaced persons.
Wing
Laura Tomlinson (equestrian Olympic Gold and Bronze medallist) spearheads a team of childhood friends and school sporting rivals of Lucy Budgett (joint Sports Captain, St. Mary’s Calne) and Cressida Comyn (joint Sports Captain, St. Mary’s Calne).
Your team at Race for Nature
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