Are you planning a project for which you would like the support of SBB?
As a state-owned company that receives significant amounts of public funding for the maintenance and development of its infrastructure, SBB does not as a rule enter into sponsorship. In particular, we do not accept any commitments relating to small-scale events, sponsorship of individuals or local activities. Nor do we entertain any requests to supply competition or raffle prizes or free gifts or accept requests for direct or indirect financial contributions to projects.
Partnerships relating closely or directly to our activity as a public transport business form an exception. The cost discipline imposed upon SBB also forces us to exercise great restraint in the approval of proposals.
We trust you understand our position and wish you every success in your project.
You have your requirements, we have our Guidelines.
If, however, your partnership proposal meets the following criteria, SBB will gladly review your application for a possible collaboration.
Your project helps to promote SBB's business goals such as higher sales, higher earnings or greater profitability, or is likely to have a positive impact on traffic development and/or improve the percentage of costs covered.
Your project is directly relevant to SBB’s products and services.
Your project supports SBB’s current marketing and communication goals and respects its corporate positioning.
In partnerships, SBB does not make any monetary payments to the partners. The consideration expected by the partner must be covered by appropriate communication measures or contributions in kind.
SBB requires a leading role in any partnerships. It will accept the role of second partner in exceptional cases, however – if, for example, no other role would be possible without financial involvement and SBB is still interested in the partnership.
SBB’s partners are among the leaders in their respective markets and have an impeccable image. The partnership should further the development of the SBB and/or SBB Cargo brands.
