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We live out sustainability

As an authority in the portfolio of the Federal Environment Ministry, it is our task to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation. We thus make an important contribution to environmental protection in the field of radiation protection.

But "how" we carry out our activities also affects the environment and the lives of people. That’s why sustainability is required and encouraged in our daily actions. As part of the federal administration, we are also aware of our exemplary role in implementing and living "sustainability in action" on a daily basis.

On the basis of the new Climate Protection Act and the “Sustainability” programme of measures of the Federal Government, we are geared towards achieving a broad range of ecological, economic, and social objectives. Under the Climate Legislation, we have a clear target to work in a climate-neutral manner at the BfS by 2030 at the latest. The implementation of the programme of measures is intended to increase sustainability in general (e.g. by promoting sustainable purchasing, optimising energy efficiency, improving the compatibility of family, lifestyle, and work, and promoting intercultural diversity).

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Environmental management system and reporting

In November 2021, the BfS was honoured as a participant in the European Environmental Management System EMAS for the Berlin, Freiburg, Munich, Salzgitter, and Rendsburg sites. With our participation in the EMAS, we want to make it clear that sustainability is lived at BfS – regardless of location and daily work routine.

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BfS employees in action

In addition to the support of our "Environmental Management Working Group", which is open to all employees, it is primarily thanks to the initiative and commitment of many employees to participate in environmental protection that we have been able to achieve our environmental goals.

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Environmental guidelines

The environmental guidelines describe the environmentally relevant principles and objectives developed and supported by the BfS. Taking into account the mission statement of the BfS, these are intended to provide orientation and assistance for environmentally sound behaviour within the framework of fulfilling our statutory mandate.

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Diversity

We promote a healthy Work-Life Balance for our empolyees and appreciate diversity.

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