IB-Green Award - Outstanding Measures
As part of the IB-Green Award, companies were recognized for implementing green-blue infrastructure measures on their grounds and buildings. While the IB-Green Award is financed through IB-Green, the measures on company grounds were financed by the awarded companies themselves.
The measures were implemented in the following thematic fields of action:
Creating green infrastructure
Creating blue infrastructure
Reducing gray infrastructure
Interlinkage of green-blue infrastructure
Enhancing workforce well-being and involvement
Below, we present the measures implemented in each category, including a link to in-depth insights on each example.
Creating green infrastructure
© Flow Ryan Photography
What was implemented?
Green-blue measures that have been implemented by the "GEFÄSSERIE" include a wall-bound façade greening on the office building (covering 100% of the wall) with water supply via a cistern. Further, there is an extensive roof greening of the office and adjoining building with rainwater retention of 20 litres/sqm.
IB-Green Award Category: GBI Leader
More detailed infos here: https://shorturl.at/xA0xj
© LEAR Corporation GmbH
What was implemented?
In cooperation with the City of Remscheid, LEAR Corporation planted over 30 trees on its company premises. These were placed along the entrance near parking areas, in peripheral zones, and on a larger green space that now features a traditional orchard. Adjacent to this orchard, a covered outdoor seating area was created for employees. This area is regularly used by staff for joint activities or simply to relax during breaks.
IB-Green Award Category: GBI Leader
More detailed infos here: https://shorturl.at/tis1T
Reducing grey infrastructure
© S. Arzberger
What was implemented?
The
initial motivation for this step was the poor condition of our
large-crowned oak trees. Due to insufficient water supply, the trees
were at risk of dying. In
total, 10 parking spaces were
removed. Since there is on site sufficient parking capacity overall,
there was broad consensus to proceed with unsealing this area
to benefit the environment.
IB-Green Award Category: GBI Leader
More detailed infos here: https://shorturl.at/RRMph