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27 May 2025
Working Conditions and Governance Highlights April and May 2025
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The thematic area of Working Conditions and Governance plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and democratic workplaces. This section highlights innovative approaches that improve employee participation, corporate responsibility, and social inclusion in economic decision-making. From the promotion of employee ownership models to fostering alignment between corporate purpose and societal impact, these initiatives contribute to stronger governance structures and better working conditions. Furthermore, leveraging EU Cohesion Funds for social enterprises underscores the need for policy frameworks that support equitable economic transitions. The following case studies showcase efforts aimed at enhancing economic democracy, fostering benefit corporations, and strengthening inclusive labour markets.
Topics
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Business Support Organisation
Company with 250 or more employees
Cluster Organisations
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
Media / Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Social Economy Entity
Trade Unions
Other
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Thematic area
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Working conditions and governance
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Interlinkages with other sectors
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Proximity and social economy
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Agri-food
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Construction
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Cultural and creative industries
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Digital
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Electronics
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Energy intensive industries
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Energy-renewables
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Health
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Mobility, transport, automotive
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Retail
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Textile
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Tourism
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Aerospace and defence
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Action areas and keywords
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15-minute city
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Access to Finance
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Access to technology
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Addressing capacity and skills gap
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Advancing gender equality and safety at work
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Blue Economy
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Boosting digital skills by - and in the social economy
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Buy social
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Certification, labelling and self-regulation
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Circular Economy
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Clusters (including Cluster of social and ecological innovation)
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
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Creating financial incentives and supportive regulation for green and circular social economy business models
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Data Maturity and data driven business models
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Data sharing, Data management & Code of Conduct
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Digital Platforms
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Digital social innovation
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Economic democracy
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Education
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Future workplaces
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Greening infrastructures and business operations
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Housing
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ICP rights & workers involvement
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Industrial relation and social dialogue
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Innovation
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Innovation as enabler for green transition and business development in the social economy
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Internationalisation
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Local employment
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Local Green Deals, green business communities and citizens’ initiatives
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Local Markets
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Micro mobility
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New business models
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New business models – the platform economy
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New European Bauhaus
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Other action area
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Public and private tech partnerships and support
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Reinforcing Business to Business collaboration for greener and circular value chains
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Responsible (Public) Procurement
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Smart mobility
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Social Finance
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Socially oriented territorial regeneration
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Strategy for Data
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Supporting Digital Social Innovation & Tech for Good entrepreneurship
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Sustainable Finance
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Tech for Good
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Ecosystem focus
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Proximity economy
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Social economy
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Scope of activity
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International
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Local/neighbourhood
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National
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Regional
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: The Teamwork2 Online Course
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Cerro Torre: Inclusive Employment and Environmental Sustainability in Social Enterprise
Cerro Torre is a social cooperative focused on integrating disadvantaged individuals—those with disabilities, addictions, or in detention—into the workforce. It provides waste management, renewable energy installations, and boiler services while promoting professional growth and social inclusion. The cooperative prioritises continuous improvement in quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. Since 2005, it has specialised in renewable energy, installing over 1,300 systems in Lombardy, saving 4,200 tons of CO₂. Certified for quality and safety, Cerro Torre fosters personalised work-integration paths, ensuring dignity and long-term employment for vulnerable individuals.
Demo Energia: Empowering Communities Through Renewable Energy and Social Innovation
Demo Energia is a social cooperative specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical, photovoltaic, thermal, and electromechanical systems. Founded by experts with over 20 years of experience, it integrates renewable energy solutions with social inclusion by providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals. The cooperative promotes community development, democratic participation, and environmental sustainability, focusing on small-scale, flexible solutions. Demo Energia also supports the adoption of photovoltaic technology, highlighting its affordability, efficiency, and role in reducing emissions while fostering energy independence.
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