Berliner Wasserbetriebe
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Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB) - A Competence in Water and Energy Supply
editKey Products and Services
editThe Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB) is a municipal water supply company that has been ensuring water supply and wastewater disposal for the city of Berlin and parts of Brandenburg for over 160 years. The main services include drinking water supply, wastewater disposal and treatment, as well as the operation of sewage treatment plants and waterworks. In addition, the BWB, through its subsidiary, Berliner Stadtwerke GmbH, is also active in the field of renewable energies, producing and distributing exclusively electricity from renewable sources[2][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe BWB aims to make water as efficient as possible for people and to sustainably ensure its quality responsibly, committedly, and with the latest technology. The company relies on innovative service providers and specialized subsidiaries to achieve these goals. The long-standing experiences of the predecessor companies from East and West form the basis for the comprehensive know-how of the BWB[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe BWB is strongly engaged in sustainability initiatives. A central goal is to contribute to a climate-neutral city by 2050. Berliner Stadtwerke GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of the BWB, focuses on the long-term development and expansion of production capacities for renewable energies and completely refrains from the generation and distribution of electricity from coal or nuclear power[1][4].
Additionally, the BWB invests in research and development to improve technical standards and develop innovative solutions such as trenchless installation of pipelines and biological phosphorus elimination in sewage treatment plants. These efforts help ensure a self-sufficient and hygienically flawless drinking water supply[2].
Structure and Holdings
editThe BWB is organized as a public law institution and is wholly owned by the state of Berlin. After a partial privatization in the 1990s, in which companies like Veolia and RWE were involved, the state of Berlin repurchased all shares in November 2013 and has since been the sole owner[1][2].
The company works in close cooperation with various subsidiaries and partners, such as pigadi GmbH, bluepartner GmbH, and Wasser Nord GmbH & Co. KG, to ensure comprehensive and efficient water supply and wastewater disposal[1].
Training and Research
editThe BWB places great importance on training and research. The company offers extensive training programs in commercial and technical-industrial fields and works closely with universities and other research institutions to develop and implement innovative solutions[2].
Overall, the Berliner Wasserbetriebe is a central part of the infrastructure of Berlin and Brandenburg, playing an important role in the safe and efficient supply of water and energy through its comprehensive services, commitment to sustainability, and innovative research and development.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.bwb.de/de/unternehmensstruktur-und-beteiligungen.php
- 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Wasserbetriebe
- 3 - https://www.bwb.de/de/unternehmensgeschichte.php
- 4 - https://www.bwb.de/de/assets/downloads/2022_geschaeftsbericht-berliner-wasserbetriebe.pdf
- 5 - https://www.bwb.de/de/corporate-governance.php