360 DEGREES – Magazine on Sustainability
The "Magazine on Sustainability 2009" focuses this year on the keynote topic of "energy": The reports cover for example the electrification of the automobile, the evolution of efficient drive concepts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and the social commitment of Daimler's employees. External journalists and photographers traveled the world to research and produce their reports that set out to document the Group's sustainability performance.
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Here you will find the complete '360 DEGREES - Magazine on Sustainability 2009' for download:
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In a talk with 360 DEGREES Magazine, Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche explains how futureoriented solutions are being created for the automotive sector in spite of the difficult economic conditions and why sustainability is still a top priority.
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Although the physical makeup of human beings has not changed signifi cantly in the last 50 years, we do seem to have become lazier when it comes to walking.
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“The future of the automobile is electric.” Many developers and manufacturers are claiming that they have already demonstrated the validity of this statement.
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The transportation sector plays a key role in today’s globalized world. In order to avoid more strain on the environment, emissions must be further reduced and commercial vehicles must become even more efficient.
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Wherever people are working, there’s bound to be noise. But Daimler has come up with innovative measures to reduce the noise emissions of its locations in Germany in order to protect its neighbors.
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Anyone talking to engineers and technicians at Daimler invariably hears the following sentence: “These are exciting times.”
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Social responsibility means more than just donating money. The Day of Caring gives employees an opportunity to be released from work for one day so that they can work on projects that help the people in their communities.
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All over the world: Through its sustained engagement in the areas of social welfare, science, culture, and sports, Daimler brings about positive changes that benefit countless people.
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A 360 DEGREES’ overview of worldwide activities — from the launch of the PANGAEA Expedition in New York to the opening of the Global Hybrid Center in Kawasaki.
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Heinrich Reidelbach, responsible for global procurement at Daimler, talks about the implementation of sustainable procurement processes and the new Daimler sustainability guidelines for suppliers.
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Photovoltaic Panels on Plant Roofs, Truck Production without Landfill Waste, ÖkoGlobe Awards, 230 New Natural Gas Trucks in California, Clean Beaches, car2go: a New Mobility Concept...
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Compliance means adhering to laws and regulations, and fulfilling voluntary obligations. Gerd T. Becht, Chief Compliance Officer at Daimler and head of the Legal Department, discusses compliance at the Group.
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Children with disabilities and those without play together in the childcare centers at the plants, trainees and employees with and without disabilities work together in solidarity in plants and administrative offices...
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Daimler has been conducting an intensive dialogue with countries from the Arab business world for many years now. The Arab-European Internship Exchange program is targeted at young Arab students and aims to promote greater intercultural understanding.
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Earthquake Aid in Asia, More Daycare Openings for Employees’ Kids, New Sponsorship Program at Kennedy Center, Women a Key to Business Success, “Stuttgarter Kindertaler”, Diplomas for Graduates in Malawi...
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Despite the global financial crisis, there‘s a sense of new beginnings in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China). In no other market in the world is the discrepancy between current and projected automobile sales figures as great as in India.
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