With its membership of 3,000 freelance designers, AGD, the Alliance of German Designers, is one of the biggest professional associations of designers in Europe. AGD cooperates with politicians, the business world, chambers and federations. Its core themes are copyright issues, fair payment, and social, economic and ecological sustainability. AGD designers find qualified colleagues for joint ventures or a professional and inspiring exchange. The association also offers consultancy on industry-related, tax and legal matters. The members meet in 15 regional groups for debates, lectures and other events. In 2009, AGD launched its Sustainability Charta, which has been signed by about 300 creative representatives of the industry since