Deutsche Bahn has set its own ambitious goal: By 2040, the company wants to be climate neutral and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero across the entire value chain. Customers traveling on DB long-distance trains already travel with 100 percent renewable power on electrified routes within Germany. This means that BahnCard holders also travel a little more environmentally friendly with DB.
More digital solutions, more sustainability
BahnCard customers also save valuable resources. With the digital BahnCard, DB had gradually replaced the plastic version. The BahnCard has been available for smartphones since 2015. Following the digital conversion of the trial BahnCard 25/50, Deutsche Bahn has also converted all other BahnCards to a purely digital product since June 2024. Together with its customers, DB is thus saving over 30 tons of plastic per year.
With the DB Navigator app on the smartphone, the digital BahnCard is always with the traveler and can no longer get lost — a plus in terms of environmental protection and convenience. In addition, travelers can be better informed digitally about changes to their journey and offered alternative connections.
