Sustainability

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Sustainability is an integral part of DLR’s activities.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is one of the leading research institutions both nationally and in Europe, and Germany's largest national project management organisation and space agency. DLR aims to contribute to the sustainable development of society through its diverse range of scientific research projects.

Research for sustainability

DLR relies on knowledge and action to find solutions. As a non-university research organisation, it is constantly working to generate new insights, with a constant focus on adding value to society. DLR turns its research findings into concrete technological progress through consistent, dedicated actions..

Sustainable research and work

DLR's way of working promotes sustainability at an economic, environmental and societal level. Its internal processes are forward-looking and built on continual networking and change, to make the organisation sustainable, future-proof and climate-neutral.

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Sustainability in action

DLR's own electrical power supply

Photovoltaic systems on buildings and open spaces

The Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has decided to take a major step towards achieving the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2035: Photovoltaic systems are to be installed on roofs, facades and open spaces in order to maximise its electrical self-sufficiency.

Article from DLRmagazine 173: Insights into an important balancing act – Interview with Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla and Klaus Hamacher

Researching sustainably – and research for sustainability

Insight into an exciting balancing act – interview with Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the DLR Executive Board, and Klaus Hamacher, the Deputy Chair.

Biodiversity at DLR's Cologne-Porz site

As part of a 'day of action' in August 2023, DLR managers and the gardening crew sowed a wildflower meadow alongside the main access road.

More about the topic

Research into sustainability

DLR is helping to resolve the challenges faced by society with its research expertise in space, aeronautics, energy, transport, security and digitalisation.

Sustainable research and work

DLR's goal is the transformation towards a climate-neutral society. To help achieve this, it aims to become a climate-neutral research institution.

Vision and mission

DLR's goal is to become climate-neutral by 2035 and to make sustainable thinking a fundamental part of its day-to-day work.

Facts and figures

Sustainability indicators that are particularly important for DLR.

Downloads on the topic

DLR Sustainability Report 2020/2021

4.0 MB | PDF

Contact

Philipp Bergeron

Sustainability Officer and team leader
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Sustainability
Linder Höhe, 51147 Cologne