On 11th March 2024, the starting signal was given for the 13th season of our annual Move IT challenge. For over six months, our Xperts gave their all to collect kilometres for our well-being and the planet. On 6th October, the competition successfully came to an end – and once again, we are proud to announce that we far exceeded our goal of 77,777 km. Whether cycling, swimming, or walking – we stayed active in many ways, and now stand at an impressive 82,270 km. This year, 60 participants joined us on our mission for a greener world.

Over the years, the Move IT challenge has not only established itself as a sporting highlight but also as an important contribution to our company philosophy, which focuses on sustainability. For every 1,000 km covered, we plant a tree in our region in partnership with PLANT-MY-TREE®. In this year, we are delighted to add 106 new trees. How did we reach this number? It’s simple: alongside the 82 trees that we “earned” through our sporting efforts, we plant an additional tree for each person who forgoes their participation prize. Two prizes were additionally waived at our Spring Festival games, and we’ll donate a tree for each of those as well.

Even beyond Move IT, the importance of sustainability continues to grow within our company. Our Sustainability Guild plays a crucial role by gathering and implementing ideas for eco-friendly measures in our daily work. Through these initiatives, we have not only reduced CO₂ emissions over the years, but have also fostered a greater awareness of sustainable practices among our employees. Moreover, we align our initiatives and projects with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

With Move IT, we contribute not only to our health but also to a more sustainable future – fully in line with our company philosophy. We’re looking forward to the next season and are excited to see how many kilometres and trees we’ll achieve next time.