This is a choice of current projects. Please contact me for more details. I look forward to talk to you.
FOCALPOINT CHANGE As nothing stays the same
We develop, conduct and analyse focus group discussions to help you getting to know your target group better and learning about conditions for behavioural change.
As moderators we support you in panel-discussions and guide your audience during a conference or a seminar
We design the conceptual set-up of a conference or seminar including preparatory talks with the presenters and follow-up documentation
We bring in expertise on multi-stakeholder involvement, procedures of standard setting and monitoring of impacts.
Some examples of projects we work or have worked on...
Assisting ISEAL Monitoring Process The International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling Alliance ISEAL is an affiliation of certification organisations. The umbrella organisation decides which criteria standards must be met in order to effectively fulfil its goals; e.g. inclusion of each relevant interest group, transparent decision-making process etc. Silke Peters used to be member of the external group of experts that examined to which extent the member organisations meet the standards of the ISEAL code of conduct.
Consumer Perception of Fairtrade Label In co-operation with the British Agency Brook Lyndhurst 2nd floor carried out a piece of research about consumer perceptions of the Fairtrade label. The project was done on behalf of Fairtrade International and took place in three European Countries. 2nd floor conducted the project activities in Germany and Switzerland including focus group discussions and analysis.
Global learning in Vocational Training Seminar management for a four-day workshop with trainees from five European countries. Subject of the workshop was: “Sustainability management in bakery stores, gastronomy and food technology”. These measures within the framework of an EU-Project were coordinated by the Information Center on Development Policy in Berlin (EPIZ) and the Berlin International Cooperation Agency GmbH (BGZ).
FOCALPOINT ORNAMENTALS As the value of flowers and plants is higher
We support you in elaborating concepts that acknowledge the value of your product.
Initiating and accompanying stakeholder dialogues we help you to find solutions that comply better with the social and environmental needs of the community.
In a joint effort and through on-going monitoring we optimize your procedures towards more sustainable ways of business.
We make sure that your performance will become visible by developing consistent communication and web strategies together with you.
Some examples of projects we work or have worked on...
Coordination on behalf of MPS The Dutch Foundation MPS works with a data registration system for the horticultural sector that gives an incentive to growers to reduce the usage of plant protection agents, fertilizer, energy and water. Furthermore, MPS offeres certificates that relate to GAP-regulations (good agricultural practice), social compliance or reliability. From 2012 until 2018 2nd floor was responsible for the coordination within German speaking countries.
BGI - German Association of Flower Traders and Importers The German Association of Flower Traders BGI wanted to support its members in finding more sustainable business procedures. 2nd floor was responsible for the concept and set-up of two major events of the Association: A high level seminar on sustainability (Sep. 2011) und a conference on transparency (May 2012). By this, we set milestones for the current policy of the association.
Dümmen Group / Christliche Initiative Romero Silke Peters as head of 2nd floor currently mediated the meetings between the company Dümmen Group and the NGO Christliche Initiative Romero. The main topic was the working environment at the production site "Red Fox - Las Mercedes" in El Salvador. Although the situation between the two parties seemed to be stuck, it was possible to transform it into a constructive dialogue. With concrete results: The parties agreed upon an improvement plan that involves increasing salaries and regular meetings with local stakeholders.
