Bonn strengthens climate protection: Four new companies active in the network!

Bonn strengthens climate protection: Four new companies active in the network!

The city of Bonn is setting new standards when it comes to climate protection. As part of the “Climate Partners” network, which the city launched in spring 2025, four more companies joined on June 16, 2025. The initiative, which is intended to promote exchange between companies and advance climate protection, is growing steadily. The new members include the Dardenne SE eye clinic, Telekom Deutschland GmbH, Deutsche Welle AöR and GKN Powder Metallurgy GmbH. Mayor Katja Dörner and economic development officer Victoria Appelbe ceremoniously welcomed the new partners in the Old Town Hall.

The companies mentioned have different focuses: The Dardenne SE eye clinic, with 128 employees and 8,000 eye operations annually, focuses on resource conservation and sustainable supply chains. Deutsche Welle AöR employs 1,088 permanent employees and focuses on energy management, mobility and green production. GKN Powder Metallurgy GmbH, with over 500 employees, also attaches importance to sustainable production processes, while Telekom Deutschland GmbH, with 1,676 employees, focuses on reducing energy emissions and the circular economy. Loud Bonn.de All new members have signed a declaration of intent on climate cooperation.

Climate partner as part of the Bonn Climate Plan 2035

The climate partnership plays a central role in Bonn's Climate Plan 2035, which pursues the ambitious goal of making the city climate-neutral by 2035. To achieve this, support for businesses is crucial. A free support offer is aimed at Bonn companies with more than 50 employees who can prove that the issue of climate protection is strategically anchored. Benefits for climate partners include professional support as well as support in working groups and communication issues. At the same time, companies are making a voluntary commitment to continuously develop their climate protection efforts.

The city of Bonn presented the support options for companies at the annual launch of the “Climate Protection Offers for Business” at the Gustav Stresemann Institute. Over 150 representatives from companies, specialist groups and networks were present to jointly advance the transformation to climate neutrality. Mayor Dörner emphasized that climate-conscious business is a crucial location factor for Bonn. Companies that actively work to reduce their emissions can not only ensure their competitiveness, but also reduce costs through optimized use of energy and resources.

Support offers for companies

The city of Bonn offers various consultations and workshops to support companies in creating CO₂ balances and planning effective climate protection measures. These include topics such as building energy, mobility, renewable energies, resource conservation and climate adaptation. In particular, the commercial area management between Bonn's commercial areas, such as Beuel-Ost and Bonn-West, promotes local synergies and projects.

Through innovative products and services, companies can distinguish themselves as solution providers in the area of ​​climate protection. Victoria Appelbe from the economic development agency emphasized that climate protection not only offers a responsibility, but also an opportunity for new business areas and jobs. According to a survey by the IHK Initiative Rheinland, many companies have already implemented or planned initial measures to reduce emissions. This illustrates the commitment of the Bonn economy to a sustainable future, as well rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de reported.