Competitiveness in Transformation - How to turn climate protection into a business case to increase prosperity and decent jobs

Without doubt the transformation to climate neutrality offers new growth opportunities and markets. However, it must also be acknowledged that growth momentum in most industrialized countries in Europe has slowed and that German industry in particular is facing several challenges. To reach the goals under the Paris Agreement, it is therefore necessary to turn climate protection into a business case, not only in Germany and Europe but globally. How can we ensure a successful transformation that reaps benefits for all and leads to a just transition?

Opening:

• Holger Lösch, Deputy Director General, Federation of German Industries (BDI)
• Frederik Moch, Head of the Structural, Industry and Service Policy Department,
  German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)

Panel Discussion:

• Boitumelo Molete, Social Development Policy Coordinator, COSATU
• Lavinia Bauerochse, Global Head of ESG Corporate Bank, Deutsche Bank
• Uwe Lauber, CEO, MAN Energy Solutions
• David Waskow, Director International Climate Initiative, World Resource Institute
  (WRI)
• Moderation: Carsten Rolle, Head of Department Energy and Climate Policy,
  Federation of German Industries (BDI)

Closing Debate:

• Beate Baron, Director-General for Industrial Policy, Federal Ministry for Economic
  Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK)
• Holger Lösch, Deputy Director General, Federation of German Industries (BDI)
• Frederik Moch , Head of the Structural, Industry and Service Policy Department,
  German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)