Sustainable Value Report 2001/2002 - BMW Group

Halfway around the world and back, daily
The BMW plant in the Bavarian town of
Dingolfing, Germany employs around 20,000
workers. Following the takeover of the factory
site from Hans Glas GmbH in 1973, BMW
developed the property by adding a large
assembly facility. By building in a relatively
remote area, far away from major cities, BMW
helps counteract urban sprawl. An intelligently
organized bus system with nearly 300 vehicles
transports 14,400 BMW employees to and
68
BMW AG profit sharing dividends in
million euros (year paid)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00
93 111 163 174 181
from work each day. Many of these people live
up to 100 kilometers away.This shuttle service
involves 18 different transportation companies
working in cooperation with BMW.The buses
cover a total distance of up to 40,000 kilometers
– halfway around the world and back – daily.
The associated costs of around e10 million
are subsidized by BMW.This project not only
enables BMW workers to continue living in
their hometowns, it also reduces the amount
of road traffic and contributes to a cleaner
environment.
Shuttle service, BMW Dingolfing
Bonus payments paid by BMW AG in million euros*
(year paid)
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00
364 408 479 512 526
* Includes Christmas bonuses, profit sharing, vacation pay