© Deutsche Bahn AG / Volker Emersleben

Taking responsibility for our history

At Deutsche Bahn, we not only take responsibility in the present, but are also aware of the wider historical context of our corporate history. With our complicated past, we have an everlasting responsibility to deal with our past and to preserve remembrance. In doing so, we also take on an educational mission and provide a contemporary historical context, making these topics accessible for future generations.

At the same time, we are committed to preserving our cultural heritage. Many city centers, urban areas and rural regions were shaped by our stations and properties many years ago – and they continue to be today. These historical buildings and monuments must be protected and combined with modern urban and regional planning.

 

Key focus areas of social responsibility

We derive our key focus areas from our four clearly defined standpoints. They show in specific terms how we take social responsibility in everyday life.

Supporting social engagement
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Deutsche Bahn Foundation

Strengthening community
© Stiftungsfamilie BSW & EWH

BSW & EWH Foundation Family

Promoting diversity
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Accessibility

Responsibility for our history
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Christian Bedeschinski

Architectural heritage

Supporting social engagement
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Commitment to science and innovation

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Compliance

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Corporate digital responsibility

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Volker Emersleben

Corporate social partners

Supporting social engagement
DB-Mitarbeitende bei Freiwilligenaktion "DBpacktan" im Jahr 2022 | © Mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Eva Herzog

Corporate volunteering

Responsibility for our history
Kranzniederlegung am Denkmal für die ermordeten Sinti und Roma Europas. | © Deutsche Bahn AG / Dominic Dupont

Culture of remembrance

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang

Data protection

Promoting diversity
Der Wagen der Deutschen Bahn beim Christopher Street Day in Berlin 2022 | © DB AG / Hans-Christian Plambeck

Equal opportunities and inclusion

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Dominic Dupont

Healthy workplace

Supporting social engagement
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang

Humanitarian emergency aid

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Lifelong learning

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Occupational safety

Responsibility for our history
Historische Schwarzweiß-Aufnahme des Hamburger Hauptbahnhofs | © Deutsche Bahn AG / Archiv

Preservation of company history

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Björn Ewers

Safety in semi-public spaces

Supporting social engagement
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Daniela Rau

Sponsoring

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Volker Emersleben

Supply chain sustainability

Supporting social engagement
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Faruk Hosseini

Support of aid organizations

Strengthening community
© Deutsche Bahn AG / Max Lautenschläger

Working conditions