Sustainable economies due diligence: good examples and the role of social dialogue
About SEDLEX
Corporate sustainability is an increasingly important issue for companies in all EU member states and candidate countries as they seek to balance economic results with social and environmental responsibility. Social economy organisations are already one step ahead in trying to balance economic and social (and environmental and democratic governance) dimensions of their activities.
As stated in the European Commission proposal on strengthening social dialogue in the European Union (January 2023), social dialogue is a key driver for economic and social resilience, competitiveness, fairness and sustainable growth.
The research activities of the SEDLEX project then examines how social economy organisations use social dialogue in the management of their value driven business models.
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Launch Event (Brussels, 31.01.2024)
On the 31st of January, 2024 the SEDLEX project officially started with a partners-only kick-off meeting, hosted by the Brussels office of Legacoop and Confcooperative. The kick-off meeting has been followed by a public Launch Event on the 31st of January at the premises of Les Ateliers des Tanneurs. The public Launch Event took place with the involvement of 13 people, including invited guests and speakers from DG Grow and Cecop-Cicopa. All co-partner organisations – DIESIS Network (Belgium), KU Leuven (Belgium) and innova eG (Germany) were represented. The event was chaired by Melinda Kelemen (Project Manager, Diesis Network).
The event materials are available to download:
- Agenda
- Summary
- Presentation of Giuseppe Guerini
- Presentation of Michael Ristaniemi
- Presentation of Melinda Kelemen
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Presentation of Laurène Thil – research
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Presentation of Ignace Pollet – the Netherlands
- Presentation of Laurène Thil – France
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Presentation of Pina Sodano – Italy
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Presentation of Hans-Gerd Nottenbohm – Germany
Implementation period
01/11/2023 – 31/10/2025
Target countries
The target countries are France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain.
SEDLEX research is primarily but not exclusively focusing on three sectors: financial services, wholesale and retail trade as well as agriculture and food industries in these countries.
Expected outputs
The main outputs of the research activities of the SEDLEX project will be:
5
country background studies
15
case studies
1
comparative final research report including best practices
The project events and peer-learning activities also provide opportunities for best practices and processes exchange amongst large mainstream and social economy organisations.
The project and its partners are committed to the principles enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and to contribute to the Pillar’s implementation.
Partnership
Coordinator
Co-partners
Associated partners
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