Promotes responsible leadership for a sustainable future globally.
The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt is an independent corporate foundation established by BMW Group. It promotes responsible leadership and inspires leaders worldwide to work towards a peaceful, just, and sustainable future. The foundation aims to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through its activities. The foundation focuses on three main areas: climate change and energy transition, urbanization and infrastructure, and education and qualification. It operates through leadership programs, a global Responsible Leaders Network, and impact-oriented investments. The foundation's RESPOND accelerator program supports founders and entrepreneurs developing sustainable solutions. It also invests in venture capital funds to drive economic growth through innovation. While specific financial data is not readily available, the foundation's expenditures in 2023 included €5.6 million on leadership formats, €1.2 million on programmatic activities with partners, and €988,000 on the RESPOND program. Recent initiatives include the Energy Security Hub at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on new technologies for energy and decarbonization, economic prosperity and European policy, and innovative collaborations for sustainable innovation. The foundation collaborates with various organizations globally, including venture philanthropy networks, impact investing platforms, and social entrepreneurship initiatives, to create a more sustainable and equitable future.