Sustainability

About Us Sustainability

Aware of its responsibility to society, Ringier pursues its economic goals with consideration for sustainability - mindful of its impact on the environment and dedicated to the well-being of people and communities. Ringier seeks to continuously reduce its environmental footprint and supports selected foundations that contribute to the social and cultural environment. The focus lies on the education and welfare of disadvantaged children abroad and encouraging the development of young media professionals in Switzerland.

Sustainability Focus Areas

Pillar of Democracy & Good Corporate Citizen

As a media company, Ringier is mindful of its role in supporting democratic values, journalistic integrity, and civic engagement. These efforts include contributing to local communities, cultural institutions, and education, while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ringier sees diversity as a strength and values the different perspectives that individuals bring through their experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, treated equally, and able to contribute.

Desirable Place to Work

Ringier values a workplace culture that encourages development, well-being, and collaboration. A range of internal initiatives are designed to support employee growth, promote a healthy work environment, and foster engagement across teams and locations.

Environment & Natural Resources

Ringier aims to approach environmental topics with care and awareness. The focus lies on identifying opportunities to improve resource use, utilise emission reduction potential, and support initiatives that promote responsible energy consumption, mobility, and waste handling.

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Foundations

Hans Ringier Foundation

Ringier is committed to the promotion and further development of Swiss journalism through its own Swiss-based Hans Ringier Foundation. The foundation is home to the Ringier School of Journalism, which has been training aspiring media professionals in all journalistic disciplines since 1974. And every year the foundation awards its European Prize for Political Culture.

School of Journalism Website

Ringier Romania Foundation

The Ringier Romania Foundation was established in 2008. In its early years, it developed various social responsibility projects in education and culture. Since 2012 the foundation’s main focus has been to aid severely sick children in need of medical care. 400 children have benefited from campaigns raising money for treatments or complex surgical interventions they could not afford without financial support. The foundation’s mission is to provide every child the right to proper medical care, giving them a chance at a better life and opportunities for treatment and recovery.

Ringier Romania Foundation Website

Dariu Foundation

Ringier has been supporting the Dariu Foundation, which provides access to education for children from disadvantaged families in Vietnam, Malaysia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Kenya and Vietnam, since its inception. The foundation was founded in 2002 by the former Ringier Executive Thomas Trüeb. The children assisted, half of whom are always girls, learn digital skills, and the most talented among them are given additional support through the Dariu Tech Clubs. To date, over 2.7 million children have been helped, and more than 22,000 have received scholarships.

Dariu Foundation Website

Smiling Gecko

Smiling Gecko, which was founded by Swiss photographer Hannes Schmid in 2014, is a unique development project in rural Cambodia. The cluster project in the sectors of agriculture, industry, tourism, handicrafts, vocational training and schooling helps families out of poverty by providing work in sustainable projects for parents and education for their children. Ringier supports the organisation with donations. Smiling Gecko Website