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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village25 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Since the beginning of the millennium, societies, economies, and the earth itself have been subject to disruptions of increasing frequency and severity. Each evolves differently from the others, but many disruptions have overlapping consequences that can be long lived and are not completely understood at the time of impact. The context within which these disruptions occur, furthermore, is an ever-present climate crisis, whose effective mitigation will require a global transition to a low-carbon economy. And this at a time when companies, despite a multitude of challenges and uncertainties with which they are confronted, actually have to invest even more in the topic of sustainability, establish new business models and test completely new approaches. Rebecca Steinhage will give an overview of what this means for a family-owned company like Miele, what answers the household appliance company has to these challenges and what significant role employees do play in this endeavour.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village35 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Inflationary pressures, challenging economic conditions and the cost of living crisis has put unprecedented pressures onto household finances. As consumers embark on a new purchasing decision, what key factors contribute to their purchasing decision? And when it comes to sustainability, which criteria are they looking for and how is this changing going forward? This session will also examine how this differs across the generations.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village35 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
There are some revolutionary, impressive sustainability strategies in action across multiple organisations, but as each company seeks to embark on a sustainability journey, who is trail blazing their way in setting an industry standard and what can we learn from them?
This masterclass will enable varying companies to explain in granular detail how they are capturing data, measuring their impact, and where they are focussing on for continual improvement. Crucially, they will also share their challenges ? Where are they struggling to improve their performance and what are their future plans to overcome this?
We'll also look to alternative industries to see what they are doing and what the tech industry can adopt successfully.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
ESG is at the heart of the property industry across design, build and operations, and with everyone now watching the thermostat - never before has there been such a focus to ensure homes are energy efficient and bills are as low as possible. Building operations, heating, cooling, lighting, alone contributes 28% of global emissions. Sustainable technology is driving device-to-device connectivity, and the opportunity lies in the synchronization of different devices to work simultaneously for efficiency gains.
- The newest/latest sustainable tech trends for the home/working environment
- What are the big players putting forward for your home?
- The deployment of alternative forms of energy, such as solar panels
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village75 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Did you know that there are over 40 different materials in a smartphone? This hands-on workshop gives participants the opportunity to learn more about these materials and their impact on the environment and the people working to extract them. During the workshop, Fairphone's experts will guide participants through the process of identifying and extracting valuable materials inside a smartphone. If we design, handle and dismantle our non-functioning devices in the right way, many of the materials inside can be recycled and re-used, lowering the social and environmental footprint of our electronics. Each participant can dismantle an old smartphone themselves. Phones and tools will be provided, but participants are invited to also bring their own broken devices to the workshop.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Whilst we understand that sustainability is an extremely important issue, humans are notoriously slow to adopt to change, and this is disruptive change that is moving at a rapid pace with urgency. Organisations are already grappling with extremely challenging trading conditions, post-Covid-19, Energy crisis, inflation, staffing issues - and as a result there can be a perceived level of reluctance/skepticism in adopting a sustainable approach. In this session we take a deep dive into how sustainability is being embedded into the heart of companies strategies and what the challenges are?
- The Green Business opportunity ? the key areas to explore
- The board room challenge – putting sustainability higher up the priority list
- Case studies of where organisations are seeing success with adopting a Green strategy
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Sustainable investing has become increasingly attractive to investors driven by a desire to align their values with investment goals. But with so many providers and investment options out there, it can be difficult to know where to begin and how to measure real impact. With the added uncertainty about regulations, greenwashing and complexities to navigate in ESG ratings, we hear from investment gurus on: what's holding back investment and innovation? What are the most effective strategies for evaluating the environmental impact and financial performance of green investments? What can be done to overcome the perception that green investments offer a lower return? And how are investors staying ahead of the curve to maximise their impact and returns?
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
How can Emobility power sustainability
Emobility is being embraced across different modes of transport for its energy saving abilities. Electric vehicles are hailed as the future of the automotive industry, with their rechargeable batteries and low Co2 emissions being better for the environment. As we embark on this journey we examine the challenges in decarbonising transport, examining the impact of recent EU initiatives across policy, and implementation from a business and individual perspective.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
As the automotive industry moves towards electrification at break neck speed, can we expect the same from consumers? Consumers in the market for a new vehicle are enthusiastic about EVs for their sustainability promises, petrol savings, and futuristic tech. But consumers are also recognizing a number of barriers to ownership including inflationary/price pressures and infrastructure shortcomings. Further, the pace of embracing electrification is unequal around the world. In this session, we will understand the global consumer view of this enormous opportunity and how manufacturers and marketers can help close the gap with future EV owners.
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Lunch60 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
The technology advancements within robotics are astounding, and the true potential of the impact across economic, social and the environment is being realised as adoption gathers speed. In this session, Steve Maclaren, COO, The National Robotarium discusses how robotics can be deployed to create efficiencies within the business world, what’s the measurable impact? Where the challenges lie, and examines where the opportunities are within the eco system with initiatives such as wind power.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village70 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Did you know that there are over 40 different materials in a smartphone? This hands-on workshop gives participants the opportunity to learn more about these materials and their impact on the environment and the people working to extract them. During the workshop, Fairphone's experts will guide participants through the process of identifying and extracting valuable materials inside a smartphone. If we design, handle and dismantle our non-functioning devices in the right way, many of the materials inside can be recycled and re-used, lowering the social and environmental footprint of our electronics. Each participant can dismantle an old smartphone themselves. Phones and tools will be provided, but participants are invited to also bring their own broken devices to the workshop.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
The devices we rely on for our daily lives comprise 50+ minerals from around the world. As we move from a fossil-fuel based to a mineral based, green e-economy global demand for minerals is booming. How can we ensure that the minerals we use are responsibly produced? What does industry need to do to ensure that local communities benefit from mining activities?
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Europe has witnessed an unprecedented hot summer – with temperatures soaring to heights never seen before. Join Midea and guests as they explore how air conditioners and heat pumps can be operated as efficiently as possible, and what eco labels demonstrate. We’ll take a look into the regulations and how Germany is progressing within the HVAC industry.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Join us as Joel Tasche, Founder and CEO, CleanHub a Berlin-based company stopping plastic from entering our oceans, and Antoine Fichet, CEO, Daan Tech deep dive into the current state of recycling, with a focus on plastic - the building block of modern electronics. They will be able to advise what you, as a consumer, should be looking out for when making purchasing decisions, to empower your knowledge as an informed consumer. We will also look into the circular future to create a collection system for everything we use daily and shift the narrative from waste management to a circular economy.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Annually, nearly 400,000 tons of electronic waste are generated from the 38 most significant household appliances in Germany alone, according to the “Repairing instead of throwing away 2022/2023" study conducted by the insurer Wertgarantie.
The topic of "repairability" is already on the political agenda in many countries as well as at the EU level. Konrad Lehmann, board member of Wertgarantie, demonstrates how the issue has been successfully advanced in practice. The fundamental principle of Wertgarantie's insurance products is based on the idea of promoting repairs and thereby extending the lifespan of devices. In the interest of sustainability, Wertgarantie also supports repairing devices even when a replacement would be more cost effective for the insurance.
Konrad Lehmann provides insight into the topic of "Reparing instead of throwing away" and illustrates how manufacturers, retailers, and consumers can collaboratively contribute to reducing the volume of electronic waste.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Global supply chains are experiencing extreme volatility adding more complexity to forecasting and contingency plans. Businesses need to remain as competitive as possible, but also face pressure to reduce their environmental impact. How can the industry embed a sustainability strategy into a supply chain, and what are the key areas to measure as part of a continuous improvement plan? We take a look at some tech success stories where software and modelling tools have been used to trial where improvements have been made, and how automation can be used for energy savings.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
The European Green Deal aims to boost efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular economy and to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. As the 2030 check point approaches, where are we on this journey? We shine a direct spotlight on the progress made across some of the policy areas involved.
- What is coming up next with EU legislation, and what does this mean for companies?
- Making sense of existing environmental claims
- Sustainable business models for sustainable products
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
One of the major criticisms aimed at the tech industry is the volume of electronic waste. The UN Published a report in 2020 that found the world was producing a 53.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste per year, the equivalent of over a million Boeing 737s.
This special session will be delivered by Oliver Wyman and gfu as they examine what it takes for the Circular Economy to become a real solution to the e-waste problem? They will share an indepth European survey on these findings with expert interviews, including NGO/UN data on this issue.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
In this fireside chat, we speak to some of the leaders in the circular economy industry, we start at the beginning of the process for manufacturers - at the design stage and look at the areas businesses consider when designing products for repair, reuse, and repurposing. We will then move onto how sustainability goals can be achieved to help organisations reduce energy uses, cut costs, improve operational efficiency and addresses the customer experience too; addressing the key concerns and operational challenges to create a seamless economy that addresses continual improvement and reporting.
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Lunch:60 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Corporations have a huge impact on sustainability, companies are a unity of people and it's individuals that can create change. Senior management have an incredible influence on the culture, accountability and impact of their organisations. Could your company be doing more to improve its impact on the environment? This session will explore how to take you and your company on an accelerated sustainability drive that will drive engagement with your staff and make they feel empowered and connected to a higher purpose. Or if you have uncertainties on where to even start, this step by step session will give you a roadmap for transformation and a framework to adapt and go from.
This session will also delve into tangible actions that you as an individual can do in daily life that will have an impact on your carbon foot print.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village30 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
AI is having a huge impact across all industries, and as the adoption rolls out, one of the key benefits is how we can harness generative AI and machine learning for profitability and sustainable growth; to empower organisations to make data driven decisions, drive operational efficiencies and reduce the impact on the planet. In this fireside chat, our Chairman, Dave Savage, speaks to Anna Franziska Michel, CEO & Co-founder, yoona.ai about the impacting AI is having around optimising supply chains and inventory management, to enable organisations to reduce their carbon footprint, leading to cost savings and having a tangible impact on a company’s sustainability report.
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Hall 2.2, Sustainability Village75 mins
- Sustainability Forum, Hall 2.2
Did you know that there are over 40 different materials in a smartphone? This hands-on workshop gives participants the opportunity to learn more about these materials and their impact on the environment and the people working to extract them. During the workshop, Fairphone's experts will guide participants through the process of identifying and extracting valuable materials inside a smartphone. If we design, handle and dismantle our non-functioning devices in the right way, many of the materials inside can be recycled and re-used, lowering the social and environmental footprint of our electronics. Each participant can dismantle an old smartphone themselves. Phones and tools will be provided, but participants are invited to also bring their own broken devices to the workshop.