Our responsibility
Sustainability 

How we see ourselves

As a company with over 135 years of experience in railway electrification, it goes without saying that we take responsibility for people, the environment and society. We understand sustainability in terms of the three-pillar model as the equal relationship between the economic, ecological and social spheres. We place this understanding of sustainability at the centre of all our actions and take our impact into account as part of our sustainability and risk management along our value chain.

Our goals

RPS is actively committed to the transition to a more sustainable economy and society. Our goal is to protect natural resources and strengthen the trust of our partners, customers, employees and the public. We not only want to become more sustainable, but also make a positive contribution to the environment and society.

Our commitments

Our sustainability concept is based on the precautionary principle. We consider the potential negative impacts of our business activities on people and the environment at an early stage in order to avoid or minimise them as far as possible. This applies to the manufacture, use and disposal of our products as well as to the entire supply chain. We manage issues such as resource conservation, human rights, occupational safety and climate protection through a clear organisational structure and certified management systems. In doing so, we strictly adhere to applicable laws, regulations and our own standards.

In order to continuously optimise processes, RPS uses a certified management system for quality, environmental protection, energy, occupational safety and health protection. This system combines all the important tools and standards for meeting the various sustainability requirements and is regularly reviewed through internal and external audits.

Sustainability is an integral part of everything we do at RPS. We contribute to environmental protection, treat our employees fairly and create long-term value – within the company, with our products and along the supply chain.

In this way, we are gradually creating sustainable and responsible value creation.

We are focusing our efforts on five key areas with clear objectives and measures

Society
Security, health and fair opportunities

Workplace safety and well-being are our top priorities – with clear standards, training and prevention measures. We promote equal opportunities, work-life balance and continuous professional development for all employees. By electrifying the rail infrastructure, we are strengthening climate-friendly, reliable and affordable mobility, reducing road congestion and emissions, and thus contributing to the creation of regional economic value.
Climate protection
Reducing emissions, using energy smartly

We are reducing greenhouse gas emissions at our sites and in our processes through efficiency, renewable energies and intelligent energy use. We are making business travel, our vehicle fleet and logistics more climate-friendly – with more rail travel, e-mobility and synthetic fuels. We are making consumption and emissions transparent in order to keep progress measurable.
Environmental protection
Protecting resources, strengthening cycles

We minimise waste, reduce pollutant emissions and focus on recycling and reusing materials. When realising our construction projects, we pay attention to protecting water, soil and air. Through environmentally conscious sourcing and durable materials, we extend the service life of our products and reduce the consumption of resources.
Products
Sustainable throughout the entire life cycle

We develop durable, energy-efficient and safe products with the lowest possible environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. Modular design, retrofitting and service extend the life of the product and reduce the amount of resources required. Innovation and quality create measurable benefits for our customers.
Corporate responsibility
Transparent, legally compliant, collaborative

We act with integrity: with clear rules on ethics, compliance, data protection and IT security. In the supply chain, we pay attention to social and environmental standards and work with our partners on a risk-based basis. Commitment to goals, clear responsibilities and open dialogue with stakeholders anchor sustainability in our decisions.

Certificates and Sustainability Profile

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Sustainability Rating

 

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