Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH (BGE)

The Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH (BGE) is a privately organized company owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, tasked with the safe disposal of radioactive waste. Its core responsibilities include the construction and operation of the Konrad repository, the decommissioning of the Asse II mine and the Morsleben repository, and the closure of the Gorleben mine. Furthermore, the BGE is responsible for the site selection process for a repository for high-level radioactive waste, including container development. The company does not pursue profit-maximization goals and is funded by federal budget resources, with safety and transparency serving as its primary operating principles. With approximately 2,482 employees across eight locations, the BGE makes a significant contribution to solving a socio-political challenge in the field of nuclear waste management.