13.6.2019 Germersheim. In the middle of the “island Green” on the premises of the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics center in Germersheim, a green oasis for the employees was built on a 19,000 square metres large area.
Klaus Ziemsky, location, responsible person in Germersheim, which is celebrated to coincide with the International day of environment on 5. June 2019, together with the staff of the opening of the “AREA41”. The previously between the administration building, the warehouse area and operating restaurant fallow Area combines work, relaxation and movement.
“We are pleased that we can contribute with the opening of our working and recreational space in the countryside to a pleasant working atmosphere for our employees as well as for the conservation of biodiversity at the site”, says Klaus Ziemsky, site Manager of the Global Logistics center.
Trees, flowers and shrubs have been planted and green areas created. In the midst of planning structures and hills are now working and recreation rooms for the employees in the Free. The locking scheme of the surrounding streets and buildings, serves the order and calm, while the Park of flowers, plants and shrubs exudes a creative vitality. Small, curving paths lead you through the piece of nature and invite you to take a walk during your lunch break. And not only is the aesthetic idea is in the foreground. So-called “Workpods” were created in the middle of the Park: benches and tables under awnings, with Wi-Fi connectivity and power supply. Here you can meet staff, share ideas and projects to discuss.
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- Creative working and recreational spaces in the Green
- Biodiversity in the middle of the factory site
- Nature and technology: Comprehensive measures for the protection of the environment and nature
- About the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center
Creative working and recreational spaces in the Green
“The staff at the location were able to contribute with ideas to the project, this actively shape and have the Foundation for the planning of the green area,” says Ingo Martinho flax nóbrega over over, head in Germersheim and Initiator of the project. The Name “AREA41” – derived from site 41 what is chosen in an employee poll as the winner. Together with the in-house planning and external partners the project was implemented.
Thomas Zwick, Chairman of the works Council, Wörth and Global Logistics Center, Germersheim, praised the participation of the employees: “We are delighted that the staff were involved in the planning and finding a name. So, we have together created a ‘green heart’ on our island Green.”
Biodiversity in the middle of the factory site
Within a few months, a temporary exchange was created, habitat, greening of the so-far unused areas by a variety of plantings and Seeding. In the selection of tree, shrub and herbaceous species, great care was used, as appropriate, in order to offer a Flower for insects around the year. On the green wants to develop areas in the next few years, natural meadows. So, the trainees of the site have contributed with in the project, and a hotel for Insects as well as nesting AIDS for birds and bats on the site built.
Other previously undeveloped areas within the plant, such as roofs that have been greened in the last few years that they can serve the native plants and animals as a habitat. Thus, the Global Logistics Center is making an important contribution to the conservation of biodiversity.
Nature and technology: Comprehensive measures for the protection of the environment and nature
Sustainability is integrated in the Global Logistics Center in the daily processes: energy and water consumption and emissions to be continuously optimized. In the last 30 years, energy consumption per square meter of warehouse space through the use of efficient equipment and systems, as well as technical Know-how was already reduced by more than half. On the roof of a logistics center, a photovoltaic plant produces annually about 1.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. In addition, the factory’s own CHP plant to cover a large part of the heat and electricity requirement of the location. This efficient energy production leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions of about 2.5 million kilograms per year.
About the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center
The Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center in Germersheim, which is the headquarters of the global Mercedes-Benz After-Sales Supply Chain network of the Daimler AG. Worldwide, it ensures that the customers stay with the vehicle brands, Mercedes-Benz, smart and FUSO mobile, if you need a replacement part for your vehicle.
The Global Logistics Center Germersheim is located in the heart of Europe on the island of Green, a Peninsula in the Rhine. With over 1.2 million square metres of storage space and a stored range of approximately 500,000 different Parts, it is, together with its locations in Offenbach on the Queich, Wörth, Ettlingen, and Had France, one of the largest Central warehouse for vehicle parts in the automotive industry. With the latest warehouse technology and innovative system 3,100 employees ensure on a daily basis to ensure that the vehicle customers worldwide get the best Service.
Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center Germersheim, Germany, opened with 19,000 square feet of recreational space Outdoors and makes an important contribution to the protection of species.
