Our experts support companies and organizations to reduce their CO₂ emissions significantly and to implement effective climate protection and climate adaptation actions. In a world where the effects of climate change are increasingly evident and severe, the need for climate-conscious infrastructure is becoming more and more urgent. And there is every reason for optimism: innovative technologies and environmentally friendly construction methods can reduce the ecological footprints of our cities and communities, as well as of individual buildings.

AREAS OF ACTION FOR A CLIMATE-CONSCIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE:

1. Reducing emissions in the construction industry: The construction sector is one of the largest contributors to total CO₂ emissions. It is therefore critically important to develop and use sustainable building materials and methods to minimize CO₂ emissions. 

2. Energy efficiency:  Buildings and infrastructure need to be made energy efficient. This includes use of renewable energies, implementation of intelligent energy management systems and improvements in thermal insulation.

3. Sustainable mobility: The transport sector makes a significant contribution to CO₂ emissions. Some of the essential actions to be taken to reduce emissions are: promotion of public transport, expansion of cycle paths and support for electric transport.

4. Water management: In this age of global warming, sustainable infrastructure also has to include efficient water management. This entails consideration of the use of rainwater, reduction in water consumption and improvement of wastewater treatment.

5. Circular economy: The implementation of a circular economy, with reuse and recycling of materials, can create significant reductions in resources consumed and in CO₂ emissions, even in infrastructure projects.

6. Climate adaptation design concepts: In view of the increasing frequency of extreme weather phenomena, it's important to design infrastructure to ensure that it can withstand the challenges of climate change. This includes development of designs to adapt to changing climate conditions 

These challenges are complex, with multiple layers. Solving the issues will call for specialist expertise, with in-depth knowledge of the management of infrastructure projects, which often take a long time to complete.

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SOLUTIONS   

We support companies and organizations on their route to significant reduction in CO₂ and a climate-conscious infrastructure. In the transport sector, in particular, operators need to adapt their systems to comply with legal requirements. This applies to road traffic, for example, where there are an increasing number of post-fossil fuel alternatives available, not just for passenger cars, but also for buses or trucks, with the appropriate hydrogen or battery technology.

RESPONSIBLE PARTIES MUST PREPARE THE INFRASTRUCTURE 

OUR APPROACH  

• As a reliable and competent partner to you, we present you with ways to achieve your project goals. 

• We use our in-depth knowledge of hydrogen systems and charging infrastructure to set up, plan and manage all types of projects. 

• When we're planning and building infrastructure, our focus is on finding a sustainable and future-proof design concept for you. We look at your whole project in extensive detail and consider ways for you to connect with other sectors and make effective use of any synergies.

HOW WE WORK 

• We employ a holistic approach – Integrated Consulting. We build networks along the value chain and carry out studies to assess technical feasibility and economic viability. We provide evidence for the sustainability of the various measures. We also support our customers in applications for funding. 

• Whether we're running a stakeholder analysis, providing digital project management, presenting partnership models or setting up Agile Lean Management systems, we always rely on a combination of proven methods and innovative tools. 

• The sustainable energy supply market is complex and dynamic. In response to this, we offer innovative engineering solutions along with professional customer representation. In every case, we help you to ensure that quality is high throughout every phase of your project: from the call for tenders to evaluation of bids and awarding of contracts, and right through to acceptance. 

• For us, infrastructure consultancy means providing comprehensive advice on every issue arising in relation to your infrastructure, and working closely with you to develop an effective master plan.