Environment | Resource Protection

As DB Bahnbau Gruppe, we see our responsibility not only in building a strong rail network, but also beyond new construction. The sustainable use of resources and the protection of the environment are of paramount importance in everything we do.

With innovative products such as refurbished concrete sleepers, we make a significant contribution to conserving our environment and achieving our climate targets. By refurbishing, we give previously used concrete sleepers a second life cycle. In this way, we reduce CO₂ emissions by 75 % compared to the use of new sleepers.

In addition, we develop concepts for environmentally responsible construction and support construction sites with qualified specialist officers. Through our management and monitoring of railway-owned landfill sites, we oversee the entire lifecycle of our construction materials.

With a forward-looking approach, we already collaborate with various institutes and universities to actively shape innovation. Among other initiatives, we are working on new methods for ballast recycling, sustainable construction materials for sleeper production, and future-oriented alternatives to land sealing.