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Welcome to our news section – here we share the latest updates, events, and stories from the Railsponsible community. You’ll find insights into our projects, new guidelines, award announcements, event recaps, and member news – all with one goal: making the railway sector more sustainable.

From practical ideas to reduce carbon emissions, to examples of circular solutions and responsible procurement – our news keeps you informed about what’s happening and what’s working. Whether you’re a member, supplier, or just interested in sustainable rail, this is where you can see our progress.

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03. November 2022

Deutsche Bahn receives award for sustainable procurement

Deutsche Bahn receives award for sustainable procurement at the Sustainability Congress 2022!

This year, for the first time, the Sustainability Award was presented for three categories at the Sustainability Congress. We are proud to announce that the German railroad company Deutsche Bahn received the Sustainability Award for its “outstanding sustainability concept and implementation of sustainability solutions in the operations strategy”.

22. September 2022

Schneider Electric wins Railsponsible Supplier Award

This is already the fifth time for Railsponsible to award outstanding supplier performance in social and environmental practices.

This year, Railsponsible’s goal is to promote circular economy among its members and suppliers. Of the applications submitted, the most convincing is Schneider Electric’s work on sustainability and circular economy in the rail industry. The second place with also very good performance can be claimed by Lucchini RS S.p.A.

The awarding ceremony took place at this years InnoTrans on the 21st of September 2022.

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