{"id":132343,"date":"2025-04-03T08:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/umweltpreis\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:59:32","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/umweltpreis\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id='dbu_header_mb-block-38c9f478-aa18-4702-92a6-88a1cc6c358b'><div class='dbu-header dbu-header_fixedheight  '><div class='swiper-wrapper'><div id='dbu_header_mb-block-38c9f478-aa18-4702-92a6-88a1cc6c358b' class='dbu-header dbu-header_fixedheight  swiper-slide' style='background-image: url(https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/app\/uploads\/dbu-media-uwp-2024-uwp24-saal-peter-himsel-dbu-1920x1280.jpg)'><div class='dbu-button__icon-wrapper'> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/deutscher-umweltpreis-2024-9\/\"><i class=\"fa-sharp fa-solid fa-down dbu-button__icon-download\"><\/i><\/a><div class='dbu-button__icon-copyright'><div class='dbu-button__icon-copyright-icon'>&copy;<\/div><i class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-circle-xmark dbu-button__icon-copyright-close'><\/i><div class='dbu-button__icon-copyright-text'>Peter Himsel\/DBU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='dbu-header__content'><h1 class='dbu-header__content-headline'>FAQ<\/h1><div class='dbu-header__content-text'>Informationen f\u00fcr G\u00e4ste der Veranstaltung<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<div class=\"wp-block-wordpress-dbu-dbu-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions and further information at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-7a91c8a3-435f-40d5-9b43-39145175e877' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>How can I take part in the German Environmental Award ceremony?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>The event is only open to selected invited guests. Invitations will be sent out in the course of August. If you have not received an invitation, you are welcome to follow the event in the livestream on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/BundesstiftungUmwelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel <\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-3f9a7061-1e31-440f-8ca1-42a3fafd0a91' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Mobility &#8211; How do I get to the German Environmental Award ceremony?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Railroad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Exclusively for participants of the German Environmental Award ceremony: organize your event travel throughout Germany in a comfortable, sustainable and affordable way. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id='dbu_icon_mb-block-c0d8e325-966e-4494-80fa-3e0a739bc1c4' class='dbu-icon__container '><a id='dbu_icon_mb-block-c0d8e325-966e-4494-80fa-3e0a739bc1c4' class='dbu-icon dbu-icon_light ' href='https:\/\/eventanreise-bahn.de\/de\/events\/50326' target='_blank'><div class='dbu-icon__image'><i class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-link'><\/i><\/div><div class='dbu-icon__content'><div class='dbu-icon__content-headline'>DB event offer  <\/div><div class='dbu-icon__content-text'>Booking link<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The new event ticket is often cheaper than a normal Deutsche Bahn ticket. In individual cases, however, it can also be more expensive. We recommend a comparison with normal rail prices and other public rail and bus prices.<br\/>To the FAQ: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bahn.de\/eventangebote-teilnehmende\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.bahn.de\/eventangebote-teilnehmende\">www.bahn.de\/eventangebote-teilnehmende<\/a><br\/>Services for barrier-free travel with Deutsche Bahn can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahn.de\/service\/individuelle-reise\/barrierefrei\">here<\/a>.<br\/>If you are traveling from abroad, we recommend using Deutsche Bahn&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahn.de\/angebot\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international services. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">PUBLIC TRANSPORT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach the Eurogress Aachen from <strong>the main train station<\/strong> with <strong>lines 3A <\/strong>and <strong>13A in the direction of Ponttor<\/strong>. You will reach the Eurogress at the 5th stop (Eurogress).<br\/>The buses run every 7 minutes on weekdays. <br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aseag.de\/Fahrplanauskunft\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here you can find the ASEAG timetable<\/strong><\/a><br\/>Information on accessibility in local transport can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aseag.de\/service\/barrierefrei-unterwegs-in-aachen-und-der-staedteregion\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Carpooling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to travel by train or public transport, we recommend carpooling. The following common platforms, for example, can be used for this purpose: <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahrgemeinschaft.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fahrgemeinschaft.de\/<\/a> <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendlerportal.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.pendlerportal.de\/<\/a> <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blablacar.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.blablacar.de\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent a bike in Aachen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hire bikes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabe-aachen.de\/de\/wabe-ev\/arbeit-und-soziale-integration\/beschaeftigungsprojekte\/radstation-radwerkstatt\">bike station <\/a>at Aachen main station. E-bikes can also be rented via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euregiobike.eu\/de\/\">Euregio Bike<\/a> app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No parking facilities for private vehicles will be provided by us as the organizer. All guests are recommended to use public transportation. <br\/>If it is only possible to arrive and depart by plane, we are happy to refer you to the possibility of greenhouse gas compensation. The greenhouse gases emitted can be calculated <a href=\"https:\/\/uba.co2-rechner.de\/de_DE\/calculator\/flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here <\/a>and you can find providers of offsetting services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dehst.de\/SharedDocs\/downloads\/DE\/projektmechanismen\/Anbieter.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&amp;v=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-00faa308-85d4-46ca-a5e9-dfafd2f35de3' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Accessibility &#8211; Is the event barrier-free?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>All invited guests are welcome. We will remove barriers where possible. When registering for an event, you can indicate whether support is required. In this case, we will contact you individually, discuss your requirements and implement them. Below you will find links to information on barrier-free travel and the event location.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require further information or support, please feel free to contact us at any time.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div id='dbu_icon_mb-block-1c900b91-1bb9-462b-911e-ccdb6d27e3ab' class='dbu-icon__container '><a id='dbu_icon_mb-block-1c900b91-1bb9-462b-911e-ccdb6d27e3ab' class='dbu-icon dbu-icon_light ' href='https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/app\/uploads\/dbu-media-faqs-checkliste-barrierefreie-veranstaltung-bundesfachstelle-barrierefreiheit-1.pdf'><div class='dbu-icon__image'><i class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-file-pdf'><\/i><\/div><div class='dbu-icon__content'><div class='dbu-icon__content-headline'>Checklist for accessible events<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-be844319-4658-459b-a911-16756989fc1b' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Accommodation &#8211; Which accommodation is recommended for the event weekend?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>We will provide a booking link for accommodation here shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-3aaaba4b-cdf0-44cb-9f94-44e3a9c5bdad' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Safety regulations &#8211; Are there any special safety regulations for the event?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>Due to the participation of the Federal President, the presentation of the German Environmental Award is an event with an increased security level. For this reason, it is mandatory to request personal data when registering. The data of all guests and all persons participating in the event will be checked by the BKA in advance. Admission to the event will only be granted to registered and verified persons upon presentation of the admission QR code in conjunction with a valid identification document (identity card or passport). Please follow the instructions of the police, security service and DBU staff on site. The personal data collected will be deleted after the event.       <\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-e4ae458f-e4f0-4b13-b8e7-d4b9d8b9376d' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Catering &#8211; Is catering offered?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>The award ceremony will be followed by a festive reception with vegetarian and vegan catering. The ingredients will be displayed at the buffet. If you have any questions, please contact the staff.    <\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    \n\n<div id='dbu_tile_faq_mb-block-dea5a501-dee9-4b86-89b3-ab28ed0d8be6' class='dbu-tile__container '><div class='dbu-tile__faq'><h4 class='dbu-tile__faq-headline'>Sustainability &#8211; What measures are being implemented?  <\/h4>                        <div class=\"dbu-tile__faq-content\">\n                            \n\n<p>Based on our ethical convictions, we are committed to preserving the natural foundations of life: For their own sake as well as in responsibility for present and future generations. We want to achieve sustainable impact in practice. Through our work, we provide impetus and act as a multiplier.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, we are committed to making the presentation of the German Environmental Award resource-conserving and environmentally friendly by reducing emissions, avoiding waste and using sustainable alternatives. We attach great importance to social justice and the inclusion of all those involved.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certification with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blauer-engel.de\/de\/produkte\/festveranstaltung-verleihung-deutscher-umweltpreis\">Blue Angel for events<\/a> is being sought for the 2026 German Environmental Award ceremony in Aachen. To this end, a detailed sustainability concept was agreed with all those involved, which will be implemented during the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All employees involved in the implementation of the event are trained in sustainable practices and criteria. Through transparent communication and continuous improvement, we want to act as a role model for sustainable events and inspire the event industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailed information on the implementation of sustainability measures in the organization of the German Environmental Award incl. of the sustainability concept can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/umweltpreis\/green-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wordpress-dbu-dbu-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id='dbu_tile_person_mb-block-6716ddbd-6754-49ab-8dcd-cf4ebbb8e052' class='dbu-tile__container '><div id='54002' class='dbu-tile dbu-tile__person'><div class='dbu-tile__content'><div class='dbu-tile__content-container' style='background-image: url(https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/app\/uploads\/dbu_media-dbu_prokop_verena.jpg)'><div class='dbu-tile__background'>\n                            <div class='dbu-tile__background-image' style='background-image: url(https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/app\/uploads\/dbu_media-dbu_prokop_verena.jpg)'><\/div>\n                            <h5 class='dbu-tile__content-headline'>  Verena Prokop<\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class='dbu-tile__person-content-container hovered_info'><div class='dbu-tile__person-content'>\n                            <div class='info'><div><strong>DBU Zentrum f\u00fcr Umweltkommunikation<\/strong>: <span>Veranstaltungsmanagement<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n                            <div class='phone'>\n                                +49 541 9633-916\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class='mail'>\n                                <a href='\/app\/plugins\/hidden-send.php?id=nZAtC4jxOiIIonqxChcEhA%3D%3D'>E-Mail schreiben<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div><div class='dbu-tile__person-content-links'><a href='#' class='dbu-tile__person-content-links-link dbu-tile__person-content-links-link_info'><span class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-circle-info active'><\/span><\/a><a href='tel:+49 541 9633-916' class='dbu-tile__person-content-links-link dbu-tile__person-content-links-link_phone'><span class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-phone-flip'><\/span><\/a><a href='\/app\/plugins\/hidden-send.php?id=nZAtC4jxOiIIonqxChcEhA%3D%3D' class='dbu-tile__person-content-links-link  dbu-tile__person-content-links-link_mail'><span class='fa-sharp fa-solid fa-at'><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":28833,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-132343","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"meta_box":{"dbu_headerimage_cover":"","dbu_submenu":"0","dbu_submenu_position":"","dbu_submenu_entry":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/132343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132343"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/132343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178155,"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/132343\/revisions\/178155"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dbu.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}