Interview with the CFO Dr. Hans Heribert Bäsch

>> Dr. Bäsch, in your opinion, what makes init a sustainable company?

First and foremost, the business area in which init operates should certainly be mentioned: our goal is to strengthen public transport and thus reduce private transport at the same time. Since all our products and services aim to do precisely this, our business activities can rightly be considered sustainable. I’m convinced that mobility is one of the greatest challenges of our time. And init is making a very positive contribution.

>> What primary contribution can init make now and in the future to reduce CO2 emissions, make public transport more attractive, and thus promote it as a decisive player in the transformation of transportation?

First of all, in times of increased cost pressure, it is necessary to strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of transport companies. And in this we have been supporting our customers reliably and effectively with our product portfolio for many years. We go one step further with a platform that is capable of analysing driving behaviour which also incorporates fuel conservation and reduces the lifecycle costs of vehicles. A completely emission-free public transport system is no more just a dream of the future. init is continually working to create all the prerequisites for transportation authorities to easily switch to electromobility – adjusting their solutions from planning and dispatching to charging and depot management.

All this demonstrates how broad-based init is and how we are setting the course for the future of mobility together with transport companies.

>> init is very committed to its employees. Which projects and measures in this area do you find particularly worth mentioning?

When it comes to this topic, most people probably think first of financial contributions, and init actually creates particularly attractive working conditions with numerous voluntary benefits. In addition, regular, free sports courses are offered, as well as joint ski trips or company runs. This makes init a company that is in motion in the best sense of the word. Further training is also desired and promoted, for example, through language courses or the extensive training programme which makes the onboarding of new employees much easier.

We also consider ourselves to be socially responsible beyond the init workforce and are therefore involved in numerous regional and international charitable projects.

>> What long-term sustainability strategy will init pursue in the areas of economy, ecology and social affairs?

For years, the pursuit of sustainability has permeated all areas of init’s corporate philosophy, and our success proves us right. We would like to expand this path in the future. For the development
of the company this means that we naturally strive for further growth, but it is implied to grow sustainable and in partnership with our customers as we want to create added value for both sides. Our mission is to act side by side with transport companies in the interests of environmentally friendly mobility and to help public transport achieve a real breakthrough with innovative products and services.

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