Andreas Schrägle, Managing Director of RATHGEBER, accepts the prize of the SDG Pioneer Competition 2024 in New York.
In September 2024, the UN Global Compact appointed twelve new SDG Pioneers - entrepreneurs and employees who stand out for their commitment to implementing the ten principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, the environment, labor standards and anti-corruption, thereby advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
One of these pioneers is Andreas Schrägle, Managing Director of RATHGEBER GmbH & Co KG. The SDG Pioneers program recognizes experts who contribute to achieving the SDGs by 2030 through innovative approaches and business models. The award winners come from different regions around the world. Sanda Ojiambo, CEO of the UN Global Compact, emphasized the role model function of these pioneers. The UN Global Compact is the largest sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 20,000 participating companies.
For RATHGEBER GmbH & Co. KG, it is a great honour and a matter close to my heart to receive this very special award. The RATHGEBER family, all employees and contributors have been working towards our sustainability goals with great commitment and passion for almost 30 years. We have been a member of the UN Global Compact for over 13 years. This award is a huge success and an even greater pleasure and motivation to continue driving forward our sustainability goals!
Andreas SchrägleManaging Director RATHGEBER GmbH & Co. KG
Find out more about RATHGEBER's sustainability goals here.
About the United Nations Global Compact
The UN Global Compact aims to accelerate and amplify the global impact of business by upholding the ten principles and implementing the SDGs through responsible business and supporting ecosystems. With over 20,000 participating companies, five regional hubs, 62 country networks in 78 countries and 14 country managers building additional networks in 20 countries, the UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. This initiative unites companies to work together for a better world.
