Koenig & Bauer Empowers: The more colour, the better
Making the world a little bit better - that is what motivates people to become socially involved. With passion, a sense of responsibility and empathy, they stand up for others and often provide a ray of hope in challenging times. To support some of these people and their ideas, Koenig & Bauer has launched the "Koenig & Bauer Empowers" initiative. Our vision of a diverse, sustainable and inclusive future is to be driven forward even more, because we believe: "The more colour, the better".
Diversity and inclusion
The more diverse and inclusive the working environment, the better, as different perspectives lead to innovative solutions and can strengthen team spirit. Through targeted programmes and workshops, our employees are made aware of and encouraged to embrace and value diversity. The focus is not only on economic success, but also on social responsibility.
To further promote diversity, Koenig & Bauer supports the two associations CSD Dresden e.V. and Queer Pride Würzburg e.V. . They are committed to eliminating current abuses, such as the discrimination that still exists against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in politics and society.
Education and training
Education is a central pillar of the Koenig & Bauer Empowers initiative. By promoting numerous national and international education programmes, we support young talents in realising their dreams. Through partnerships with schools and universities and the provision of scholarships, we support future generations and enable them to be better prepared for the challenges of the future.
For example, the Baobab Children Foundation in Ghana has set up a training centre with an integrated school in recent years. The aim of the foundation is to enable young people to complete vocational training with a state examination after four years of school and a practical year. Koenig & Bauer has been supporting the Baobab Children Foundation for several years with sponsorships to give young people a chance and prospects for the future.
Another example is the Peak Performer Kids Camp. Here, top athletes and top entrepreneurs support children in setting themselves goals and achieving them through play and their own efforts. The idea behind it: Anything is possible if you focus your energy. In Kitzingen, Lower Franconia, the focus was on basketball and table tennis. However, it is not only the physical component that is crucial to the concept, but also the inspiration to adopt the right attitude.
Supporting social projects
Koenig & Bauer Empowers also supports numerous non-profit initiatives and organisations that are committed to improving the living conditions of disadvantaged communities. The projects range from the provision of educational resources in developing countries to aid campaigns that combine national and international aid, as demonstrated by the "Rickshaw Run", in which two Koenig & Bauer employees were involved. The run across India is primarily about protecting the rainforest and experiencing a unique adventure together with friends. Our employees also raised money for a regional project to support the “Regenbogen” parents' initiative in its efforts to support families of children with leukaemia and tumours in Würzburg and the surrounding area. You can find a detailed article about our colleagues and their "Rickshaw Run" here.
Promoting art and culture
Cultural projects and events enrich social life and contribute to cultural diversity. We are pleased to encourage this important area by supporting artists and cultural organisations, thus enabling a broad audience to participate in the social environment.
As the largest and oldest festival for African music and culture in Europe, the Africa Festival in Würzburg offers the participating artists a stage that they would otherwise not or only rarely get and thus promotes cultural exchange. We have supported the festival as a sponsor for several years and are delighted every year when Würzburg becomes a little more colourful.
Koenig & Bauer Empowers stands for a colourful, diverse and sustainable future. With our message "The more colour, the better", we want to show once again that diversity and commitment are driving forces for a better world.