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    Sustainability is part of Deutsche Bahn's business model. This is reflected in the Group's strategy, in which DB's ecological transformation and social responsibility are firmly anchored.

    The ecological transformation of Deutsche Bahn

    To strengthen its own business model, Deutsche Bahn is focusing on five areas of action in its ecological transformation: climate resilience, climate protection, resource conservation, environmental protection, and noise protection.
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    Five fields of action for DB's ecological transformation

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    Measures of DB's ecological transformation

    • Office supplies made from environmentally friendly materials on the desk of a DB employee
    • A track construction worker installs bolts on a section of rail.
    • A business traveler sits by the window on an ICE train and writes something in a notebook.
    • A battery train travels on rails through a green landscape.
    • Two DB employees stand on a bridge and look at a passing ICE train.

      • Deutsche Bahn relies on environmentally friendly office equipment. Sustainable office furniture, ecological materials and energy-efficient printers ensure fewer emissions and conserve resources.

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      • Deutsche Bahn wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by testing innovative building materials - for example with climate-friendly rail steel and new types of eco-concrete.

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      • With Deutsche Bahn's bahn.business program, business travelers not only save money. Thanks to renewable power, they also travel in a particularly climate-friendly way.

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      • Deutsche Bahn aims to be climate neutral by 2040. One solution: modern battery trains for routes not yet electrified.

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      • Deutsche Bahn has been researching effective measures to protect flora and fauna for many years and is testing the use of modern technology.

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      Social responsibility at Deutsche Bahn

      With around 200,000 employees worldwide, millions of customers, and numerous business partners, Deutsche Bahn plays a central role in society. DB is always mindful of this social responsibility.
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      Four standpoints of social responsibility

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      Key focus areas of social responsibility

      • A woman in a wheelchair leaves a DB train.
      • Two people shaking hands in front of a DB logo
      • A DB employee carries a tray of food on a train.
      • A person looks at a poster announcing an exhibition.

        • All people should be able to use the services of Deutsche Bahn. On the way to achieving this goal, DB is equipping or upgrading stations, trains, buses, travel centers, ticket machines, and digital platforms to make them accessible.

        • Deutsche Bahn is committed to the common good in various ways – even beyond its own business operations. We support various social causes, from the work of the Bahnhofsmissionen to emergency humanitarian aid and sports promotion.

        • As one of the largest employers in the country, Deutsche Bahn is committed to providing good working conditions. In addition to fair salaries and a wide range of social and fringe benefits, it also promotes the professional development of its employees.

        • Deutsche Bahn actively addresses the responsibility and role of the Reichsbahn during National Socialism.

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        Key sustainability figures

        • 71.5 percent share of renewable energies in the DB traction current mix
        • 97.8 percent recycling rate
        • 2422 kilometers noise remediated track

        • about 560000 trees planted with Bergwaldprojekt e. V.
        • around 34300 additionally noise relieved residents in 2024

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        • Employees are sitting at a conference table and talking.
        • Ulrich Lange, CEO Evelyn Palla and Werner Gatzer
        • Aurachtal bridge in Markt Emskirchen with ICE in motion

          • Deutsche Bahn plays an important role in society and public life. That is why the company is involved in many networks focusing on sustainability.

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          • Deutsche Bahn's Sustainability Forum took place on October 16, 2025 at the Französischer Dom in Berlin. The Sustainability Forum brings together decision-makers from politics, business, civil society and science to discuss the challenges of the future.

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          • The Modern Slavery Act Statement made by Deutsche Bahn Group sets out the steps DB Group is taking to reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking taking place in its business and supply chain.

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