Employer profile
Plastic Fischer
Cologne, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseClimate & Environmental ProtectionSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationCologne
About us
Plastic Fischer is dedicated to preventing ocean plastic pollution by focusing on cleaning rivers. The organization intercepts plastic waste in river systems before it reaches the oceans, creating significant environmental and social impact. Operating in regions such as India and Indonesia, Plastic Fischer engages local communities in its river cleaning initiatives. It offers partnerships for brands seeking measurable environmental and social results, supports employer branding, and fosters customer engagement. The organization, a Certified B Corporation, emphasizes transparency and tracks key performance indicators like collected plastic and local employment.
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Sustainability Goals
Life Below Water
Protecting Oceans from Plastic Waste
Plastic Fischer prevents plastic from rivers reaching the oceans, thereby contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems.
Clean Water & Sanitation
Cleaning Rivers of Plastic
The organization cleans river systems, particularly in India and Indonesia, to improve water quality and protect freshwater resources.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Creating Local Employment Opportunities
Plastic Fischer employs local people in India and Indonesia for river cleaning, fostering decent work and supporting local economies.
FAQs
Q1Where does Plastic Fischer operate?
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Plastic Fischer operates in regions such as India and Indonesia. There, the organization engages local communities in its river cleaning initiatives.
Q2How does Plastic Fischer measure its impact?
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The organization tracks key performance indicators such as the kilograms of river plastic collected, the number of local people employed in its operations in India and Indonesia, and the quantity of river cleaning systems installed. This ensures measurable results.
Q3How can brands partner with Plastic Fischer?
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Brands can enter into partnerships for a "holistic impact" to achieve measurable environmental and social results with full transparency. Plastic Fischer also supports employer branding and fosters customer engagement by enabling purchases to serve a purpose.
Q4How can individuals support Plastic Fischer's mission?
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Individuals can contribute to the mission by choosing to "Remove Plastic" through Plastic Fischer's online shop. This allows for direct support of river cleaning initiatives.
Q5What is Plastic Fischer's legal form and where is it headquartered?
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Plastic Fischer is a GmbH and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Plastic Fischer address?
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Plastic Fischer primarily addresses SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Secondary relevance is given to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
