b'PICARDs new office spaceThe company has also expanded its social spaces, which now include new changing facilities, lockers, and showers, as well as accessible, gender-neutral restrooms. A particular highlight is the Kauenhimmelan area inspired by the Kauen from former coal mines, where miners would store their clothing. PICARD incorporated the original baskets from the former washrooms of Zeche Hugo in Gelsenkirchen, which now serve to dry towels. The Kauenhimmel is not only a striking design feature but also a functional space, reflecting PICARDs deep regional ties to the Ruhr area.Sustainable mobility: expanding parkingbuildings, with the aim of utilising theis prepared with a mobile backup power and EV charging infrastructure available roof area of approximately 9,300system to ensure continued operations With the companys continuedsq m to generate up to 1.2 megawatts ofand reliable customer service.expansion comes a growing need forpeak power. A future-proof investment: enhancing additional parking facilities. PICARDThis investment in renewable energycompetitiveness and employee has significantly increased its parkingis not only reducing PICARDs COwell-beingcapacity, from 90 to 148 spaces. Theemissions but also fulfilling key charging infrastructure for electricrequirements in its ESG (Environmental,With the new operational buildings, vehicles (EVs) is also being upgraded.Social, and Governance) sustainabilityPICARD is not only strengthening its In the future, eight charging stationsstrategy. The surplus electricity generatedcompetitiveness but also enhancing with two charging points each will bewill potentially be stored in energy storageits high-tech working environment for available, another step toward sustainablesystems or fed into the local Bochum cityemployees. This investment ensures that mobility at PICARD. Additionally, thegridfurther advancing the companysPICARD remains a reliable partner for company is expanding its infrastructure tocommitment to energy efficiency andits global customers and an attractive accommodate its growing fleet of electricclimate protection. employer in Bochum for years to come.company vehicles. Contact here: Focus on sustainable energy: largeBy using its own solar power, PICARD is+49 234 53993 130photovoltaic system on PICARD roofs also improving its energy cost structure,post@picard.demaking the company less dependentwww.picard.de Sustainability is a key priority in PICARDson energy price fluctuations, and construction efforts. Large-scalestrengthening its long-term economic photovoltaic systems have been installedsustainability. Additionally, in the event on the roofs of both new and existingof an extended power outage, PICARD PICARDs new gym9'