Delegates’ Assembly 2023

Hello dear delegates, dear members of our association "BSG ABB & Hitachi Energy eV",

On May 6, 2023, our seventh delegate meeting took place in Ratingen on site and in hybrid form. It was very nice to be able to sit together again!

Where were we? In Ratingen 😊

Thanks to all the “Ratingen residents”, because the care and support was great and thanks for the drinks and food - delicious!

In total, 87% of the company sports members were represented by the delegates of the locations, which fulfilled and formally confirmed the quorum for the association.

At this point, we would like to thank all participants again for their active participation!

Especially that we were on site in Ratingen in such large numbers and at the same time also hybrid at the "more remote locations" when it was possible for a limited time.

At the beginning of the meeting, we looked back on the year 2022. Due to the pandemic-related situation/start-up phase, it was a slightly positive and good review. The opportunities for company sports were used both in the rooms/halls and outdoors and so we were able to maintain most of our sports groups. There were declines at various locations, or we had to start over, but new sports groups have already been found and existing ones have stabilized.

Despite all this, the number of members remained consistently high and at the end of last year still amounted to around 1,300, including employees of ABB, Hitachi Energy Germany and external members.

Here is a brief outlook for 2023:

The sports offerings will be increased again in spring and summer. We will support all activities and will gradually support the locations where it may be necessary to rebuild or start again. We are aware of this. Here we are looking to establish regional groups as well. Connect locations and thus build motivated groups.

The association will continue to improve the new website in 2023. Internal and external communication will also be a focus.

We cannot yet plan major sporting events and joint sports activities. We will decide this on a case-by-case basis.

We have achieved a lot in recent years and will try to build on existing successes and continue to appeal to and integrate more employees and their families and friends who are interested in sport in the spirit of the association. We therefore believe that spending time together in company sports is also an attractive time.

Best regards

Yours sincerely, Board & Executive Board Iris, Frank, Ralf, Hans-Georg, Jürgen and York