We develop sustainable transport solutions to improve people’s quality of life.

DB Group is a leading provider in the mobility and logistics sector. The Integrated Rail System includes our passenger transport activities in Germany, our rail freight transport activities, the operating service units, and the rail infrastructure companies. DB Group, with its head office in Berlin, employs about 340,000 people.

Our primary concern is the shift from road traffic to climate-friendly rail. To this end, we rely on integrated opera­tion of transport and rail infrastructure, the economically and environmentally intelligent linkage of all modes of transport, as well as cooperation in German and European networks. At about 33,000 km, our rail network in Germany is Europe’s longest. We are also one of the largest energy sup­­pliers in Germany.

DSB’s overall purpose is to ensure that there is ‘A sustainable way forward with room for all of us.’ This purpose is based on DSB’s societal task of reducing congestion on the roads and being a climate-friendly mode of transport as an alternative to taking the car.

Hitachi Rail is a global mobility solutions provider with a strong commitment to sustainable innovation. With operations spanning more than 30 countries, the company delivers rail systems and services that combine technological excellence with environmental and social responsibility.

From high-speed trains to digital signaling and integrated transport solutions, Hitachi Rail enables safer, greener, and more efficient mobility networks. Sustainability is embedded in every stage of its value chain — from design and manufacturing to supply chain management and operations.

The HRS Group is a leading global provider of business travel solutions, supporting companies in optimizing lodging, payment, and mobility processes. With its roots in hotel booking services, HRS has evolved into a tech-driven platform that delivers end-to-end travel management across more than 190 countries.

Sustainability plays a central role in HRS’s mission. Through intelligent procurement technology and CO₂-optimized sourcing strategies, HRS helps organizations align their travel programs with climate goals and ESG standards. The company empowers clients to measure, reduce, and report emissions related to business travel, offering transparency and impact at scale.

The HÜBNER Group is a global system supplier for the mobility sector, specializing in solutions for rail, bus, and airport applications. With its headquarters in Kassel, Germany, and sites in over 30 countries, HÜBNER develops and manufactures products that enable safe, efficient, and reliable transport worldwide.

As a partner to OEMs and operators across the rail industry, HÜBNER is committed to advancing sustainability through innovation. The company focuses on resource-efficient production, durable materials, and solutions that support low-emission transport systems. Environmental responsibility and social compliance are key pillars of HÜBNER’s global procurement and supplier engagement strategy.

The Knorr-Bremse Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. For more than 100 years now the company has pioneered the development, production, marketing and servicing of state-of-the-art braking systems. In the rail vehicle systems sector, the product portfolio also includes intelligent door systems, control components, air conditioning systems, windscreen wiper systems and platform doors systems. Knorr-Bremse also offers virtual driving simulators and e-learning systems for optimal training of rail personnel. In the commercial vehicle systems sector, the portfolio ranges from complete braking systems with driver assistance systems, torsional vibration dampers and power train-related solutions to transmission control systems for greater efficiency and lower fuel consumption.

As a global technology leader in braking and subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse has always looked to the future and played a major part in making transportation sustainable, safe and environmentally friendly. This entails a great degree of responsibility, which is why we have made Corporate Responsibility (CR) an integral part of our corporate culture and strategy.

I much appreciate to lead a business, where we have the possibility to contribute to the European Green Deal with meaningful and sustainable solutions. It makes me proud to see how highly involved and motivated our employees are on our common mission, to support our customers making their business successful, while always also having environmental aspects in mind.

Bernd Eder, CEO

We work with a responsible value chain and we want to generate a positive impact with the decisions and activities that we carry out in our environment. Raising awareness in the market involves publicizing and promoting the company’s commitment to the circular economy and sustainable copper solutions among customers and other collaborators.

Leonhard Moll Betonwerke is a family-owned company and one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of concrete railway sleepers and structural precast components. With over 90 years of experience, the company plays a critical role in shaping modern, safe, and long-lasting railway infrastructure across Europe.

Sustainability is deeply rooted in the company’s philosophy – from energy-efficient production processes to the use of certified raw materials and recyclability of its products. As a long-term partner to rail operators and infrastructure managers, Leonhard Moll supports the decarbonization of rail through innovation in track systems and a responsible approach to sourcing and logistics.

Sustainable accessibility of the Netherlands. For and by everyone. That’s what NS stand for. As a train operator NS strives to provide convenient, fast, safe and affordable travel and to ensure that people can reach their destinations in a sustainable manner. NS is developing into a broad service provider that works with other companies to offer the customer the option of ‘smart’ travel based on the most up-to-date information. Convenient travel, from door to door.

As a comprehensive mobility and logistics service provider and one of the largest employers in Austria, it is ÖBB’s mission to make a valuable contribution to protecting the climate in Austria and the world every day, look after the environment and conserve resources. We are also aware of the high positive impact our purchasing activities can have on the economy, society and environment. Therefore we continuously increase sustainability requirements in our tenders and send impulses for change to the market. We place a special emphasis on decarbonization and circular economy.

Saarstahl Rail has specialised in the manufacture of rails for the various railway sectors for over 125 years. The rails are made from green steel blooms from Saarstahl Ascoval electric steel plant. The greener manufacturing process, based on a circular economy model through scrap recycling, allows a significant reduction of CO2 emissions.

The Swiss Federal Railway connects people, goods and places, bringing millions of people together and linking up cities, cantons and rural regions. Safety, comfort and respect for the climate are at the heart of all SBB does. The connections enable genuine quality of life, independence and a sustainable future for generations to come. SBB is one of the largest providers of external contracts in Switzerland and works together with thousands of suppliers. The Company cares about purchasing goods and services which are produced under good conditions for people while making responsible use of nature.

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years.

Driven by the megatrends of urbanization, digitization, globalization, and demographic change, the demand for mobility will continue to increase rapidly. At the same time, there is an intensifying need to mitigate climate change, as well as the depletion of natural resources, to shape a sustainable and livable future. It is one of our central motivations at Siemens Mobility to act decisively and introduce sustainability standards that enable decarbonization and dematerialization of the entire mobility value chain.

SKF strive towards sustainable rotation and to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. We do this by offering solutions that reduce friction and CO2 emissions, whilst at the same time increasing machine uptime and performance. Our products and services around the rotating shaft include bearings, seals, lubrication management, artificial intelligence and wireless condition monitoring.

Within the Belgian Railways, SNCB is the operator which organizes and markets the rail service. SNCB is also responsible for the maintenance and refurbishment of trains and of its stations.

Trains are economical in terms of energy and, compared with the number of passengers being transported, the rail infrastructure also needs less ground space than highways infrastructure. These benefits make it the ideal, environmentally-friendly means of transport supporting our ability to travel.

That’s why we encourage transport by train. But our ambition doesn’t just stop there. For the next five years, we have defined specific objectives that enshrine the way that we work into a dynamic that respects the environment.

Under the motto “Sustainable transport, sustainable work”, we are encouraging all of our partners to go green. In specific terms, this boils down to continuing to reduce the consumption of energy and water, the use of consumables, such as paper, to further limit the production of waste, to reduce noise pollution and to continue in our efforts to decontaminate soil.

Stadler is a leading global manufacturer of rail vehicles, headquartered in Switzerland and known for its high-quality trains, trams, and locomotives tailored to customer needs. With over 80 years of experience and a presence in more than 20 countries, Stadler delivers innovative solutions for urban and intercity mobility.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of Stadler’s development philosophy – from energy-efficient vehicle design and lightweight construction to life cycle optimization and recycling strategies. The company actively engages with its supply chain to uphold environmental, social, and ethical standards, contributing to responsible and future-oriented procurement.

Stäubli is a global provider of industrial and mechatronic solutions, specializing in connectors, robotics, and textile machinery. With a presence in 29 countries and a strong tradition of Swiss engineering excellence, Stäubli serves a wide range of industries – including the railway sector – with high-performance, durable, and safe technologies.

Sustainability and responsible resource use are integral to Stäubli’s innovation strategy. The company promotes eco-efficient product design, long-life components, and strict environmental standards in its production and sourcing processes. In the rail sector, Stäubli’s connectors contribute to safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient train systems.

Talgo´s unique and highly efficient technology is recognized at the international level, with Talgo trains successfully operating in 44 countries of the four continents.

Wabtec is committed to sustainable value creation. Our strategy is to contribute to a better, more sustainable world through our unique business offerings, leading technologies, and sustainable business practices. These help us capitalize on market opportunities and reduce safety and environmental risks, while creating value for our customers, employees, and other stakeholders.