7.27.2006 - 12:38pm ET

(CSRwire) London - economie, the international organisation dedicated to the education, promotion and development of socially responsible investment (SRI) worldwide, today announced the launch of a new on-line community for people who are interested and committed to sustainability in all its forms. Developed as an alternative forum to other online business networks, it offers a small and focussed group of people a facility to develop new relationships with like-minded people who can then together contribute to new projects, services, initiatives or simply just debates.

The software platform features very specific tools that offer a unique user service. Profiles are defined using keywords that reflect users' interests, values and actions in various areas of sustainable practices. Each user can "see" who shares the same or similar keywords using "Visual Space". In addition, users can upload documents to be shared with others. The network has inbuilt RSS CSR news feeds and numerous different ways to communicate, such as WIKIs, blogs, static blogs, publications, messages and news items amongst others.

"We felt it was important to develop an online network to reflect what we are trying to achieve with our ec06 conference," said Gwyn Jones, Development Director, economie. "eco6, our flagship conference is bringing together the world's leading CSR and SRI experts. Our network enables people to communicate before the event, sharing ideas and thoughts and also provides a platform to continue relationships after the event - increasing the value and effectiveness of the time spent at the conference. In this way, ec06 becomes more than just a two-day event - it becomes an integral part of a process that allows people to work together to make a difference."

To register and join this thriving community, simply register and start to build contacts. All new memberships are free until January 2007, thereafter a nominal monthly charge may be applied. http://economie.sossoon.net.

About eco6

On 9th and 10th October 2006, economie will be hosting its flagship event, eco6. eco6 seeks to bring together the world's leading SRI and CSR experts. The conference offers delegates the opportunity to meet, learn from and be inspired by passionate, creative individuals from all corners of the SRI and CSR community. For further information about eco6, please visit www.eco6.co.uk.

For more information about exhibiting, please visit here:
http://06.economie.co.uk/exhibitors/index.htm .

About economie

Founded in 2005, economie is an international organisation devoted to creating international awareness and establishing social responsible investment and corporate social responsibility as the norm. Headquartered in London, economie is made up of international partners from 20 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, South Africa, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and USA.

At the heart of the organisation's ethos is the belief that much more can be achieved by working together than by standing apart. For more information, please visit www.economie.co.uk.

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