economie our mission

economie aims to help create a world where investment with social, environmental and ethical consideration is the universal norm. We believe, as a matter of principle, that each individual should be able to invest in a way that reflects his or her personal values. Perhaps more importantly, we believe that together we can take charge of our monetary power to build a future in which prosperity doesn't rely on the impoverishment of others, despoiling the environment or fuelling conflict. We aim to achieve this by raising global awareness of socially responsible investment, by transforming attitudes towards it and, more specifically, by increasing public access to expert SRI advice

eco6 – Zurich, Switzerland, 9-10 Oct 2006

theme: “SRI – just another marketing ploy?” & “CSR - fact or fiction?”

whether you are a company seeking to improve your bottom line and ‘futureproof’ your organisation or a charity/NGO seeking to effect social or environmental change, you cannot afford to ignore two of fastest growing global economic movements…..

• eco6is the annual event of the international socially responsible community. A conference which draws together the world’s leading experts in these fields, economie 06 offers you a rare opportunity to meet, learn from and be inspired by passionate, creative individuals from all corners of the SRI and CSR community.

eco6 will be held on the 9th and 10th of October 2006, at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, a city at the heart of Europe's financial institutions - and in one of the most magnificent beauty spots in the world. Zurich centre is a 10 minute train ride from Zurich International airport, the home of Swiss International.

• A formidable array of international speakers includes
  • Professor Hans Ruh, Institute of Social Ethics Zurich University
  • John Renesch, the acclaimed San Francisco based business futurist,
  • Dr Kevin Money, Director of School for reputation, relationships and respnosibility
  • Deborah Doane, writer and reseasrcher in the area of corporate social responsibility
  • and bestselling economist Noreena Hertz,
  • visit www.eco6.co.uk for the latest list of speakers
• Equally important is the opportunity to interact with hundreds of diverse and knowledgeable fellow delegates from across Europe and beyond - ranging from fund managers, insurance groups and multinationals to NGOS, charity trustees, environmental groups and academics.
• The format, including ‘open forums’ and expert panels, has been designed to facilitate audience interaction and provoke debate. It should prove to be intellectually stimulating, informative, intense, challenging - and hugely enjoyable.
• eco6 is the only event to bring together the inextricably linked twin strands of SRI and CSR, giving delegates ‘the bigger picture’ .
• A number of bursaries are available to ensure as diverse a range of participants as possible. If you’re a charity/NGO/small company or from the developing world or a student/academic or other non corporate individual with an interest in SCR/SRI you may be eligible.
• At the heart of eco6 lies a commitment to advancing education in SRI and CSR, subjects which will play an increasingly important role in our world’s future. As a demonstration of this the young winners of the eco6 Student Bursary Competition will be attending – we hope you make them welcome!

For more details and registration, visit www.eco6.co.uk .