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Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce BayWa r.e as its newest Leading Member. BayWa r.e.operates across 34 countries with a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including wind, solar, hybrid, and more.
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce BayWa r.e as its newest Leading Member. BayWa r.e.operates across 34 countries with a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including wind, solar, hybrid, and more. Generating revenues nearing €5.8 billion, BayWa r.e. stands out as a premier global player in renewable energy development, provision of services, distribution, and energy solutions. The pivotal position BayWa r.e. holds in the industry and its international expertise make it well positioned to support GWO so that both can together work towards an injury free work environment in the renewable energy industry.
With BayWa r.e. now a leading member of GWO, Dr. Marko Ladehoff, the company’s Head of Global HSE will join GWO’s General Assembly to provide input and expertise for the continuous development of GWO's strategy and work programmes:
“On behalf of BayWa r.e., I am delighted to join GWO. Being deeply rooted in the energy sector, BayWa r.e. understands the criticality of establishing rigorous health and safety protocols. Recognising the significance of unified global training standards, we are eager to collaborate with GWO to support the objectives of its Workforce ’26 strategy.”
Jakob Lau Holst CEO of Global Wind Organisation added:
“I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to BayWa r.e. as the newest member of GWO. Its diverse expertise, spanning various energy sectors, enriches our membership. I am eager to support Marko Ladehoff and his team in our joint mission to foster a safer and more efficient working environment, across the entire energy landscape.”
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