UNIROSS Study on the Environmental Impact of ... - Battery Logic

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2. WWF-<strong>UNIROSS</strong> partnership: expertise at the service of
environmental responsibility
Because batteries are a real environmental challenge every day, the WWF, a
worldwide organisation for the protection of nature, and <strong>UNIROSS</strong> signed a 3-year
partnership agreement in May 2006.
This partnership covers Africa and 40 countries in Europe. Its objective is to introduce
public awareness on:
the ecological advantages of Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries
and chargers.
the need to recycle them.
The partnership has already instigated the launch of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> rechargeable batteries
and chargers with the WWF logo. Furthermore, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> has committed to providing
financial support to the WWF to encourage the implementation of actions for
protecting the environment.
3. The <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Circle for Sustainable Development in Action:
federating mobilisation
Created at the initiative of Christophe Gurtner, CEO of <strong>UNIROSS</strong>, the <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Circle is
both a place for meetings and exchanges and a think tank focusing on action. This
Circle’s aim is to increase awareness among decision-makers for the implementation
of concrete actions to promote sustainable development.
At quarterly breakfast meetings, the <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Circle welcomes speakers, recognised
for their skills on the topic of sustainable development, for in-depth discussions and
forming innovative, effective partnerships.
III <strong>UNIROSS</strong> and its management
1. Christophe Gurtner: Chief Executive Officer
A graduate of ISC, Christophe Gurtner began his career at Saft, in the field of batteries
and chargers. After being in charge of marketing lithium batteries at the German
subsidiary, he held the positions of Export Zone Manager for Northern and Southern
Europe, for Africa and the Middle East, then moved to the sales department for France
in the portable battery division, before being named General Manager of Saft in
Germany.
Then, in 1998, Saft entrusted him with the creation of a division covering all of the
groups assets in the field of rechargeable batteries for the consumer market:
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> and a division based in the United States.