Leica Geosystems is proud to be one of the main employers in the Rhine Valley. Our presence has had a great impact on the region's economic well-being, and we consider that we have played a significant role in improving and upgrading the image of the region.
In its sponsoring activities, Leica Geosystems is supporting many local institutions of social, educational, cultural (artistic) and recreation / sports activities. Examples of projects which Leica Geosystems supported are:
- the institution "Youth at Research" (Jugend forscht)
- the Leica Optics Prize
- For the celebration of the bi-centenary of the Canton St.Gallen in 2003, Leica Geosystems supported the international land art project in the Rhine valley.
- International School Rheintal in Buchs
- Child-Care center in Widnau (Switzerland) "Sternschnuppe"
- "School and Economy Rhine Valley" (Arbeitsgruppe Schule und Wirtschaft Rheintal (S&WR))
- cultural projects as the "Altes Stellwerk" next to train station in Heerbrugg
Leica Geosystems also sponsors the following national organizations (by membership) or projects:
- Oebu (Swiss Association for Environmentally Conscious Management)
- Transparency International - Switzerland
- Survey by Daub et. al. on the Sustainability Reporting of Swiss Companies 2004
Through active sponsorship and participation in a divese range of global partnerships, Leica Gesoystems is able to share its knowledge and expertise in the promotion of sustainable development. Following are a few examples of our work in this area, wich are described more in detail in our Corporate Responsibility Report 2003:
- "My Community, Our Earth - Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development" (MyCOE) 2002-2003
- Non-traditional Teaching Initiative 2003 (INTI) expedition to Ecuador's Nevado Cayambe Mountain
- the International Skills Championships held in St. Gallen
- International Physics Olympiad
- International Students Committee (ISC)
