For an Economy That Serves Everyone
Trade unions are key actors in shaping a socially just and ecologically sustainable transformation. We support the struggle for social justice and build bridges between good work and environmental protection.
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Cooperation, independence from growth, sufficiency, and democratic responsibility. For NELA, this is the economy of tomorrow. We show companies how they can actively shape this transformation despite competitive pressure, skilled labor shortages, and supply bottlenecks.
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Municipalities are the place where the socio-ecological transformation takes place. NELA works with municipalities to implement sustainability in concrete terms. In doing so, we bring the population along and address goal conflicts.
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Our Mission
NELA. Next Economy Lab is transforming the economy in a socially just and ecological way together with trade unions, municipalities, and businesses. We support people on the ground in the moments when change takes place and conflicts become opportunities for transformation.
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About NELA. Next Economy Lab

Sustainability: socially just
Employers and employees, trade unions, local authorities and residents: everyone has the right to a good life. NELA. Next Economy is working to ensure that this life is possible within planetary boundaries and in a socially just manner. That is what we stand for.
Projects
NELA. Next Economy Lab works with companies, local authorities and trade unions to develop a sustainable economy. In 2024, we were able to drive forward social and ecological transformation in 14 projects. An overview of all our projects can be found at

