Nora Sophie Griefahn
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Cradle to Cradle NGO
Germany
Cradle to Cradle NGO
Germany
Nora Sophie Griefahn is co-founder and executive director of Cradle to Cradle NGO. An environmental scientist, she has been a sought-after expert on C2C, the sustainable use of finite resources, and the importance of healthy, circular products for over ten years. She frequently speaks on political and economic stages, at events, and in the media. Through Cradle to Cradle NGO, she is driving a shift in thinking across science, politics, education, and society aiming for far more than just climate neutrality. Griefahn also lectures at several German universities.
Sessions
6 Sep 2025 – 14:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Rethinking Electronics – Circular Design for Impact with Cradle to Cradle
How leading brands are using Cradle to Cradle to drive the shift toward truly circular electronics – and setting new standards in the process.
Speakers A. Enslin (Miele), M. Mack (Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH), N. Griefahn (Cradle to Cradle NGO)
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
Audio
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
7 Sep 2025 – 15:00
Creator Stage (Creator Hub, Palais)
15 min
Weg von Ressourcenabhängigkeit - Wirtschaftlich erfolgreich durch Circular Economy und Cradle to Cradle
Digitalisation and Cradle to Cradle design open up new opportunities for a dual transformation – towards healthy, circular products and a future-ready economy.
Speakers N. Griefahn (Cradle to Cradle NGO), A. Schmied (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
8 Sep 2025 – 14:30
Creator Stage (Creator Hub, Palais)
1 h 30 min
Deep Dive Positionpaper: Cradle to Cradle in Consumer Electronics
Where policy meets practice: How business and government can advance the circularity of electronics through Cradle to Cradle.
Speakers N. Griefahn (Cradle to Cradle NGO), T. Janßen (Cradle to Cradle NGO), M. Mack (Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH), C. Eckert (ZVEI), B. Urban (WIK Group), C. Waldeck (Shift GmbH), I. Gomez (Cradle to Cradle)
Language: German
Governance / Policy / Data privacy
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
9 Sep 2025 – 12:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Panel by Enpal, Green Ocean and Cradle to Cradle - Closing the Circle with Energy, Materials and Water
This session brings together two strong voices shaping Europe’s sustainability agenda: Cradle to Cradle NGO and Green Ocean. Moderated by Dr. Wolfgang Gründinger of Enpal, the conversation will explore how technology and energy innovation can accelerate circularity, reduce environmental footprints, and empower communities.
Speakers N. Griefahn (Cradle to Cradle NGO), W. Gründinger (Enpal), P. Muth (Green Ocean)
Research & Development
Sustainability