National MarketPlaces

Many national partners organise national CSR MarketPlace events inspired by the original concept created by CSR Europe in 2005. Thus far, national MarketPlaces have taken place in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Greece and Poland. These events contribute to one of the main objectives of the European Alliance for CSR as they are motors for exchange and dissemination of CSR practices.

Past CSR MarketPlaces in 2009

Turkish MarketPlace, September 2009, Istanbul, Turkey

CSR Europe's newest national partner, CSR Turkey, with the support of CSR Europe, has organised the first ever Turkish CSR MarketPlace at the end of September 2009 as part of the EU funded project "Accelerating CSR in Turkey". It has been a unique opportunity for European business practitioners to understand the status, trends and priorities of CSR in Turkey as well as act as a platform for exchange between Turkish business representatives and European representatives.  

More information coming soon...

Portuguese MarketPlace, 2009, Lisbon, Portugal

The Second Portuguese MarketPlace on CSR has been a unique chance for attendees to shop around for the most relevant and valuable CSR initiatives while providing a platform for dynamic networking amongst CSR peers, both from business and relevant stakeholders.

More information coming soon...

Hungarian MarketPlace, May 14, 2009, Budapest, Hungary

The first Hungarian CSR MarketPlace was organised on the 14th of May 2009 in Budapest by KÖVET Association, in partnership with CSR Europe. Taking place for the first time, the Hungarian CSR MarketPlace 2009 gave Hungarian companies the opportunity to share their CSR experiences and solutions with other Hungarian and international participants, in an informal, exchange driven, creative environment

Nearly 50 companies have sent in more than 80 proposals for the CSR MarketPlace 2009. The proposals have been evaluated by a jury and the best CSR solutions were selected to be presented at the event.

To find out more details about the Hungarian CSR Market Place click here.

Past CSR MarketPlaces in 2007-2008

Polish MarketPlace 2008, Warsaw, Poland

Responsible Business Forum Poland organised, on 29 October, their Polish MarketPlace as part of the Responsible Business Forum 2008 - the most important CSR event in Poland. The event was addressed both to companies who wanted to present their CSR activities and best practices and those looking for inspiration to implement CSR ideas and values into their businesses. For more information, please visit http://www.fob.org.pl/.

Spanish MarketPlace 2008, Madrid, Spain

Foretica organised their Second Spanish MarketPlace on CSR on 9 October 2008. Over 300 participants attended the event. CSR Europe participated in the MarketPlace through a stand presenting its CSR Laboratory initiatives. The winning company CSR solution, "Corazones Menudos" ("small hearts") was presented by NH Hotels. For more information, please visit http://www.foretica.es/. 

Greek MarketPlace 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece

In June 2008 the Hellenic Network for CSR organised, together with the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece, its second Greek MarketPlace. The exhibition presenting CSR practices from 21 companies took place in one of the most popular squares of the city to allow the general public, in addition to the business representatives, to participate. Despite the rainy weather, more than 1.500 people visited the exhibition. The Conference part of the event took place in an auditorium next to the square and was attended by more than 200 business executives. Main speakers were the Greek Minister of Development, the Minister of Northern Greece, the Mayor of Thessaloniki, the Presidents of the HNCSR and of the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece and other business executives. For more information, visit http://www.csrhellas.org/csr_last2/portal/en/misc/91oz_2007110191.php3.

Portuguese MarketPlace 2007, Lisbon, Portugal

On 20 September 2007, the first Portuguese MarketPlace on CSR took place in Lisbon with more than 200 participants attending the event. Held in the Mercado da Ribeira em Lisboa, this event had a 'real' market flair, adding elements of originality and conviviality to the ambiance. Among the company participants were IBM Portugal, Delta Cafes, Banco Spirito Santo, Vedior and Millennium bcp. For more information, visit http://www.rseportugal.eu/.

Spanish MarketPlace 2007, Madrid, Spain

2007 marked the first Spanish MarketPlace, with over 300 participants. Under the theme of textiles, CSR practitioners and other stakeholders had the opportunity to share and learn about the current trends in CSR practices. Kerstin Born, the executive director of CSR Europe, participated in the opening ceremony of the event along with Foretica's president, José Maria Velasco from Unión Fenosa and Thomas Dodd from the European Commission. The winning solution, "La cuenta cívica" (the civic account), was presented by Caja Navarra. For more information, visit http://www.foretica.es/.

Greek MarketPlace 2007, Athens, Greece 

On 30 May, the Hellenic Network for CSR organized the first ever Greek MarketPlace in Athens with the title "Doing Business Responsibly '07 - Values and Practices of Responsible Entrepreneurship".  More than 200 business managers, SMEs, academics, NGO representatives and university students were are among the visitors. Around 50 CSR solutions were presented.  The Greek Minister of National Economy and Economics and the Mayor of Athens were among the speakers. For more information, visit http://www.csrhellas.gr/.

Nordic MarketPlace 2007, Stockholm, Sweden

One of the objectives of the Nordic MarketPlace organised in Sweden was to give inspiration to the movement for corporate responsibility in the region. Around 30 different companies contributed with a presentation of their CSR solutions. In addition, 150 business executives, opinion leaders and CSR directors from prominent corporations were also present at the event. The Nordic MarketPlace was a forum to inspire and to be inspired, discuss new opportunities and witness a number of concrete hands-on activities. For more information, visit http://www.csrsweden.se/.