Products & Services Industries Company Sustainability News & Media Career eServices Environment Overview Guidelines and objectives Acting ecologically Rail freight transport Road transport Air freight Ocean freight Contract logistics Environmental competence Contact Providing Solutions Best Practice Measuring Success Research Initiatives Publications Economy Social aspects Report 2012 DB Schenker in Luxembourg > … > Environment > Acting ecologically Rail freight transport Rail freight as the most climate-neutral mode of transport in Europe The DB Schenker Rail freight network in Europe is DB Schenker’s backbone when it comes to environmentally friendly transport. This is because rail freight is the most environmentally friendly mode of transport in Europe. Road transport The advantage of DB Schenker is its closely knit distribution system DB Schenker uses a combination of many different measures to help reduce the environmental impact of road freight transport: From transport organization and vehicle technology to the point of employee trainings. Air freight Close collaboration with preferred carriers DB Schenkers intention is that in 2020 air freight transport will produce 25 percent less specific CO2 emissions than in 2006. Ocean freight Annual monitoring of emissions values Just as in the air freight sector, DB Schenker also have close partnerships with preferred carriers in the shipping industry. Contract logistics Energy efficiency is supposed to be increased particularly in new and refur Terminals, warehouses, railports - in the medium and long term DB Schenker also wants to further reduce CO2 emissions in stationary units such as logistics centers and terminals. Environmental competence Expert knowledge in terms of environmental protection At DB Schenker, environmental protection starts with ist own environmental targets, to actively support its customers in achieving environmental targets. Contact Competent advisory service around environmental protection at DB Schenker Experts inform about environmental activities and perspectives of action at DB Schenker. © 2014 Deutsche Bahn AG VAT: LU14380873 Contacts in Luxembourg eServices Quick Tracking