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The Diakonie Westmecklenburg-Schwerin gGmbH is a social enterprise specializing in the areas of education, care, support and nursing. With nearly 1000 employees, the company operates over 60 locations in the region around Schwerin. Here you will find offers for children, people in need of care and people with disabilities, including daycare centers, schools, workshops and residential and care facilities[1][2][4].
The mission of Diakonie Westmecklenburg-Schwerin gGmbH is to provide support and care to people in need, based on Christian values of charity and help. The company was founded through the merger of the social work of Stift Bethesda and Diakoniewerk Neues Ufer. It is a member of the Diakonisches Werk Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V. and celebrated its founding in 2021[1].
An important aspect of Diakonie Westmecklenburg-Schwerin is the commitment to sustainability, in particular through the promotion of electromobility. The vehicle fleet is gradually being converted to electric vehicles, with the aim of achieving up to 40% electromobility. This initiative serves to reduce the CO2 footprint and long-term cost savings through the use of renewable energies. In addition, the company generates its own electricity through a biogas plant, which reduces dependence on fossil fuels[5].
Through these initiatives, the Diakonie promotes not only social but also ecological sustainability in the region.
