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February 12th, 2016, Tettnang, Germany

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DNWE Meeting February 12th, 2016

Ethics in Global Supply Chains

The Deutsche Netzwerk Wirtschaftsethik (German Business Ethics Network) and Vaude, a leading manufacturer of Mountaineering Equipment, Sporting Goods, Outdoor Clothing and Camping Equipment, are hosting this event at the company's headquarters at Lake Constance in Germany.

Vaude is a much acclaimed sustainability champion "dedicated to making our world a better place". This event is centered on introducing and discussing the sustainability strategy of Vaude with senior executives of the company as well as the Managing Director and owner of this family owned business.

The Humanistic Management Center is gladly following the invitation to moderate the panel discussion at this event and talk with the owner of Vaude and senior executives of the company about how the triple bottom line is integrated throughout Vaude's supply chain.

You can view the Vaude website under the following link: Experience Vaude

You can view event and registration details under the following link: Deutsche Netzwerk Wirtschaftsethik

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