Annual Report 2012 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

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FIT – reliability and efficiency of IT systems
Within the FIT initiative (Finance & IT Excellence), Knorr-Bremse has adopted a structured approach to
establishing best-in-class processes in the finance and IT fields. FIT provides effective support for all
planning and operational processes through reliable IT systems. Against this backdrop, the Knorr-
Bremse SAP system was migrated to a new, efficient platform in the “Knorr-Bremse Cloud”. In addition,
project portfolio management in the IT field was restructured, global processes were introduced and
cooperation with specialist departments was reorganized to make it more efficient. Other key areas
of the FIT initiative include improving the efficiency of the entire planning system by slimming down
procedures, and adapting to increased market volatility.
ECCO 2
– an efficient contribution to environmental and climate protection
Through its ECCO 2
(Efficient Cut of CO 2
) initiative, Knorr-Bremse is aiming to make a sustained contribution
to environmental and climate protection. In 2009, the Group adopted the target of improving
its energy efficiency by 20% and thereby cutting CO 2
emissions by 20% by 2020. To this end, Knorr-
Bremse adopted a comprehensive raft of measures, ranging from waste heat recovery through more
efficient energy use in production operations to heightening environmental awareness among employees.
Thanks to the measures deployed, it has already been possible to improve energy efficiency
by more than 20%, with a corresponding reduction in CO 2
emissions. In absolute terms, the Knorr-
Bremse Group achieved savings amounting to almost 10% of its annual energy consumption, and
CO 2
emissions were reduced accordingly in the year under review. Knorr-Bremse is committed to
pursuing this initiative consistently with a view to ensuring the efficient use of energy going forward.
PEX - top-class human resource and executive development
PEX – People Excellence – is a human resource and executive development initiative launched by
Knorr-Bremse in 2010. The aim of the initiative is to introduce the basic elements of human resource
development throughout the Group and to foster the ongoing development of a corporate leadership
culture. In 2012, the process environment was further expanded. Furthermore, for the first time
Knorr-Bremse defined uniform leadership principles. In addition, employee communications were
intensified and supplemented by a new intranet. The measures adopted as part of the PEX initiative
in the year under review again helped to improve the quality of human resources work throughout
the Group and build up an excellent people management system.