Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Conference Keynote
Hosted by Sphera
“Enabling the Future: Is Net Zero Enough?”
Speaker
Marc Binder | VP Global Sustainability Consulting – Sphera
Description
The race towards net zero emissions targets is in full swing. But is that enough to combat climate change and secure our future? What instruments are available to the business community to reach net zero and go beyond?
Pre-Conference Panel Discussion
Hosted by Sphera
“Roadmap Toward Sustainability and ESG Excellence: How Technology, Expertise and Data Can Lead the Way”
Moderation
- Emanuela Scimia | Managing Director Italy and Director Consulting – Sphera
- Dr. Rajesh Singh | Managing Director India & Southeast Asia – Sphera
Speakers
- Prabodha Acharya | Group Chief Sustainability Officer – JSW Group
- Alessandro Furno | Technical Director – Bridgestone America
- Harsha Reddy | Joint Vice President & Head of Sustainability – Indorama Ventures Pcl
Description
Sustainable transformation is at the top of the agenda for many companies. The right technology, data, and expertise can help drive efficiencies through synergies, thereby reducing risks and potential costs associated with this process. In this panel discussion, we will talk about how real-world companies are defining and maturing their sustainability programs by integrating sustainability technologies into core business areas.
Pre-Conference Session
Hosted by Fraunhofer IBP
Poster Pitches I
Moderation
- Ann-Kathrin Briem | Expert in the field of Data-Science powered Product Stewardship – Department Life Cycle Engineering
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Carla Scagnetti | Department Life Cycle Engineering at University of Stuttgart
Description
During this session, 15 authors will pitch their posters in 2 min each. Get inspired and find out about the various projects, scientific findings, and industry approaches!
Pre-Conference Workshop
Hosted by DGNB
“Why are buildings key for companies aiming to be carbon natural?”
Speakers
- Dr. Stephan Anders | Director – DGNB Certification
- Jürgen Utz | Director – DGNB Academy
Description
Many companies have set out to be carbon neutral by 2030. Business goals take this target into consideration. For the whole business to be carbon neutral, the focus on carbon neutral buildings is crucial. To maximise the contribution buildings can make, we need knowledge and tools such as the certification of buildings.
Pre-Conference Session
Hosted by PRé
“Making LCA results count: how to easily create sector-specific solutions with SimaPro”
Speakers
- Anneke Haringsma | Sales & Partner Manager – PRé
- Reinier Zwiep | Product Owner – PRé
- Caspar Honée | Sustainability Solutions Architect – PRé
Description
At this session, you will learn more about the latest developments in SimaPro and will see practical examples of how to easily create revenue-generating sector-specific solutions.
Pre-Conference Session
Hosted by Fraunhofer IBP
Poster Pitches II
Moderation
- Ann-Kathrin Briem | Expert in the field of Data-Science powered Product Stewardship – Department Life Cycle Engineering
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Carla Scagnetti | Department Life Cycle Engineering at University of Stuttgart
Description
During this session, 15 authors will pitch their posters in 2 min each. Get inspired and find out about the various projects, scientific findings, and industry approaches!
Pre-Conference Workshop
Hosted by Fraunhofer IBP
“GENERIS – Life-cycle-oriented planning of buildings”
Speakers
- Michael Jaeger | Group Leader Sustainable Buildings – Fraunhofer IBP
- Roberta Di Bari – Fraunhofer IBP
Description
The workshop shows the functionalities of the Generis software to generate building life cycle assessments and benchmarks in a targeted and efficient way.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Hosted by BASF
“Strategies, approaches and technologies for the generation of high numbers of Product Carbon Footprints”
Speakers
- Dr. Christoph Jäkel | Head of Corporate Sustainability – BASF
- Prof. Dr. Peter Saling | Director Sustainability Methods – BASF
- Dr. Jan Schöneboom | Global Sustainability Care Chemicals – BASF
Description
Achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 is a huge challenge for the chemical industry. For the steering of decarbonization carbon footprints help to get transparency. With a standardized methodology companies can identify improvement opportunities including their supply chains. Learn more about our new approach and discuss new opportunities.
Pre-Conference Session
Hosted by Fraunhofer IBP
Poster Pitches III
Moderation
- Ann-Kathrin Briem | Expert in the field of Data-Science powered Product Stewardship – Department Life Cycle Engineering
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Carla Scagnetti | Department Life Cycle Engineering at University of Stuttgart
Description
During this session, 15 authors will pitch their posters in 2 min each. Get inspired and find out about the various projects, scientific findings, and industry approaches!
Pre-Conference Workshop
Hosted by University of Stuttgart IABP
“Sustainable product development by means of personalization – paradox or solution?”
Speakers
- Ann-Kathrin Briem | Sustainability expert and project manager – University of Stuttgart IABP
- Daniel Ziegler | User Experience expert – Fraunhofer IAO
Description
Personalization of products and services entails risks but also potentials for sustainability. In this workshop we will have a look at the different opportunities of personalization and discuss this trend from an environmental point of view. We will explain how a user-centred approach during the product development process and entire life cycle of the product can support sustainability goals, not only when applied for personalized products. In this interactive workshop we will elaborate current and future challenges you may be facing in this context and how science can contribute to solving some of the issues.