“Sustainability is not a buzzword, it’s business management”

Sustainability is more than a just tool to build a company’s image. It also brings tangible economic benefits. In our interview, Member of the Board of Management of DEKRA SE Wolfgang Linsenmaier explains the increasing importance of sustainability for each business.

The E-Heroes

Cumulated sales figures reveal the top-ten most driven battery-electric vehicles. Where and what electric car models are most common, as well as other information can be found in the overview below.

Competitive Factor Climate

Losses of millions due to floods or low water: Even the economy is affected by the consequences of climate change. The world association TIC Council accompanies companies on the way to sustainability.

Colored Noise

An acoustic camera makes it possible to see loud sounds in color. DEKRA experts work with this highly innovative instrument to make noise sources visible, even in complex locations. The unwanted noises can then be specifically combated.

Go with the Flow

James Cooke works as a Behavioural Leadership Coach in the middle of the North Sea, some 150 kilometres from the British coastline, on a platform producing hydrocarbons. For DEKRA, he reports on the perks and challenges of working in the waves.

Up, Up, Up!

José Calvache (47) has been a crane inspector at the Lyon branch of DEKRA Industrial SAS for 15 years. He has experienced a great deal, but fortunately he never gets stuck in a rut in his dangerous job. Each and every inspection requires the utmost concentration and courage.

Go Green

Reduce CO2 emissions, save resources: Environmental and climate protection goals such as these are more important than ever. The very beginning of the supply chain holds great potential in the creation of a sustainable end product. It is also the starting point for closer collaboration between suppliers and purchasers.

Smart Comfort

Future Living®, a residential project in Berlin-Adlershof, uses smart home solutions to ensure a high quality of life in old age. Therefore, the DEKRA Award 2019 was awarded in the category "Safety at Home".

Signal Effect

Linde Material Handling wants to reduce the high number of accidents at work with an interactive warning vest for in-house traffic. For this invention, the company receives the DEKRA Award 2019 in the category "Safety at Work".

Five Safety Tips for Unloading Containers

Severe accidents still happen frequently during the unloading of freight containers. These tips give advice how to play it safe.

Big Wheels – Big Data

Data reduces fuel consumption, enables precise forecasts on the vehicle, makes logistics more efficient and is absolutely necessary for automated driving. But how do you protect them and who do they actually belong to?

S-pedelec: Getting to Work at 45 kmh

Getting to work without traffic jams – the s-pedelec could be the solution. Our author carried out the self-experiment and switched from the car to an electrically driven e-bike of the fast-paced type.