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Our measures are designed to be durable, long-lasting, environmentally conscious, socially responsible and also sensible.
In line with this formulation in our mission statement, we see sustainability as an important aspect of our work. Much has already been achieved and is part of our daily work. However, there is still much to be achieved. What has been achieved is not yet what can be achieved.
- Menu: Seasonality, balance, daily offer of vegan and vegetarian dishes
- Beef only from organic grazing cattle from Brandenburg
- Game meat from hunters in the region
- Fish only from sustainable fisheries (MSC-certified)
- Poultry from regional and sustainable rearing (FairMast-certified)
- Coffee only certified organic and Fairtrade
- Potatoes and rice only certified organic
- Organic share is already over 10 percent, 20 percent to be reached by 2026
- No flying fruit
- Fresh fruit and vegetables every day
- Food is prepared in batches (fresh and on demand)
- Passing on food that can no longer be used for energy production
- Donation of expired food to a student food sharing initiative at HNEE
- Free reusable system at all locations
- Reusable instead of disposable
- Reduced number of deliveries, bundling of orders
- 100 percent green electricity in our canteens
- Optimization of heating curves and times
- Use of energy optimization systems for electric kitchen appliances
- 100 percent green electricity in our residential complexes
- Waste separation systems in all residential complexes
- Apartment inspections and repair orders are carried out digitally
- Use of LED lighting and linoleum flooring for refurbishments
- Optimization of heating curves and times
- Energy-efficient control of district heating system in Cottbus
- Development of a catalog for sustainable refurbishment
- Solar thermal energy and photovoltaics become standard
- Consideration of energy efficiency when making purchases
- Flip the Switch” energy-saving campaign
- Waste collection campaign with children and parents
- Learning tablet to teach waste separation
- Purchase of wet bags (reusable) for dirty laundry
- Optimization of heating curves and times
- Sponsorship for a planter box
- Production of dandelion honey as part of a bee project
- Wholefoods rich in vital nutrients in the food supply, many foods in organic quality, no pork
- 100% green electricity
- Optimization of heating curves and times
- Digital invoice receipt and invoice processing
- Increased use of virtual conferences
- Online application system in human resources
- 25 percent of payslips are sent digitally
- Significant reduction in print products
- Printing on recycled paper
- Optimization
- Request to cleaning companies to use environmentally friendly cleaning agents
- Procurement of energy-efficient appliances
- Use of electric cars
- Use of energy-saving PCs and servers
