

VBK - Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH
The KVVH is a municipal service group in Karlsruhe that offers energy, water, public transport, swimming pools and port operations. It focuses on sustainability and innovative technologies for a reliable supply.
Karlsruher Versorgungs-, Verkehrs- und Hafen GmbH (KVVH)
editDie Karlsruher Versorgungs-, Verkehrs- und Hafen GmbH (KVVH) is a municipal service group that acts as an umbrella company for several companies. These include Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH, Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH (VBK), Karlsruher Bädergesellschaft mbH, Kasig GmbH and the Geschäftsbereich Rheinhäfen[1].
Key Products and Services
editThe KVVH offers a wide range of services that ensure the basic supply of the population and the economy. These include:
- Energy supply: Electricity, natural gas and district heating.
- Water supply: Drinking water.
- Public transport: Implementation of public transport by the VBK.
- Leisure and recreational facilities: Planning and operation of leisure pools.
- Port operation: Operation of the Rheinhäfen[1].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of the KVVH is to provide the population and the economy in Karlsruhe and the surrounding area with important services in a sustainable and reliable manner. A central value is Sustainability, which is anchored in all business areas.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe KVVH attaches great importance to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The initiatives include:
- Renewable energies: Promotion of green electricity, wind power and solar parks.
- Energy efficiency: Development and promotion of climate-friendly offers such as district heating from waste heat.
- Environmental management: Participation in the EMAS system for environmental management and regular environmental programs[2].
- Innovative technologies: Use of photovoltaic systems and geothermal energy to reduce CO2 emissions[2].
The KVVH is also committed to Information and involvement of the public through regular reporting and transparency in environmental issues[2].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.kvvh.de/kvvh/ueber-uns/
- 2 - https://www.nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de/fileadmin/Downloads/Publikationen/Wirtschaft/Nachhaltige_Produkion/201105_Umweltpreis2010.pdf
- 3 - https://www.kvvh.de/kvvh/
- 4 - https://www.kvvh.de/kvvh-wLayout/wGlobal/scripts/accessDocument.php?forceDownload=0&document=%2Fkvvh-media%2Fdocs%2Fgeschaeftsberichte%2F2003%2Fgb_stw_2003.pdf
- 5 - https://www.regbas.ch/de/assets/File/Hafenstudie-2008.pdf