CharIN Standards for electrification CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative e. V.) is a nonprofit organization to create standards that make charging electric vehicles easy and accessible for all. CharIn members belong to the who-is-who of electrification in transport: automakers, charging station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and many others. CharIN’s holistic approach is not limited to passenger cars. A special Task Force has been extending the scope to electric trucks. In the near future, vehicles like e-ferries, ships, and planes will also be included.

Beiersdorf is the world’s leading skincare company with brands like Nivea, Eurcerin, and Labello. Beiersdorf is also ambitious to lead the industry in sustainability.

In the words of Beiersdorf’s Dr. Gitta Neufang: “We started a genuine transformation at Beiersdorf considering the complete lifecycle of our products. With our long-standing research expertise and strong innovation power, we aim to deliver impactful, sustainable innovations that touch people’s lives and bring climate care to skin care.”

At the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, you can see what progress has been made already and what plans Beiersdorf has for the future.

GROHE places water at the heart of its products. Accordingly, Grohe´s mission is to respect and protect this precious resource by providing greener lifestyles in the bathroom and the kitchen. This results in technologies that help consumers act more sustainably at home without compromising comfort. GROHE is also committed to reducing its environmental footprint and aims to impact society and the environment positively. At the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, visitors can learn interesting facts about using water responsibly and experience groundbreaking water technology firsthand.

UNDA is more than a drinking bottle. UNDA is unique because of its pure ecological design and dual-use: It´s a bottle, it’s a cup, and a box – so you can store drinks and food at the same time. The fact that all four parts of the UNDA are made of polypropylene and the sealing ring can be dismantled without special tools makes the UNDA lightweight, easy to use, heat-resistant, and 100% recyclable. In addition, it comes with a band and is comfortable to carry. All this combined makes UNDA a great companion for a sustainable lifestyle, helping avoid disposable bottles and cups.

The Lufthansa Group is an aviation company with operations worldwide composed of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS and the regional airlines. An integral part of the company’s strategy is its corporate responsibility and commitment towards safeguarding the climate and the environment, maintaining responsible and fair relations with the employees and as actively engaging in numerous social concerns.

Planted makes juicy meats using peas, sunflower, oats, rapeseed oil, water, and Vitamin B12. Combining extrusion and fermentation with 100% natural Planted creates unique plant-based meat with the perfect meaty bite. You should try it at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL.

Planted is good for the environment, saving 77% of CO2 and 85% compared to animal meat. And it saves lives: Over 1,3 million chickens, for example, did not need to be slaughtered. Planted is working hard to join the circular economy and lower its environmental footprint even more.

The former Berlin-Tegel Airport is making room for Berlin: For a green, livable, and social city. On its 500-hectare grounds, Berlin TXL – The Urban Tech Republic has been founded. It combines a research and industrial park for urban technologies and a new residential district.

The Urban Tech Republic is a unique initiative and a role model for sustainable action. Its management and the first residents will provide exclusive insights and share their expert knowledge in various smart city topics.
As a visitor to the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, you can watch the Urban Tech Republic growing. It is part of our exhibition area.

PWC is one of the largest international auditing firms with a strong focus on advising clients in sustainable business practices. Accordingly, PWC has a broad product and service portfolio, including Sustainable Transformation, Net-Zero, Energy Transition, Corporate Digital Responsibility, and ESG Data.

Under the motto #WeCare about the environment, the business area of helping to reduce greenhouse gases and conserving resources is growing fast.

PwC leads by example with a net zero commitment by 2030, decarbonizing their operations and decoupling business growth from emissions.

Green.Innovation.Ruhr stands for a community that includes well-known start-up services like start2grow and greenhouse.ruhr and actual start-ups like CUNA, Logistikbude, and vGreens.

start2grow is a nationwide competition awarding German tech start-ups for over 20 years. They focus on business models that use digitization for environmental goals like decarbonization. It is supplemented by the greenhouse.ruhr scholarship program aimed at founders with social or ecological business ideas and entrepreneurs already working on green projects.

At the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, you can see how this unique ecosystem works.

Federal Ministry for Economy and Climate Action
Incentivizing green change

The German government is determined to speed up the country’s transformation to climate neutrality. Robert Habeck, the German Minister for Economy and Climate Action: “Our goal remains clear: Earth heating must be limited to 1.5 °C. The goal is still achievable. We have the knowledge, technology, and tools to do it.”

A the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, the ministry will advise on funding opportunities and show exciting examples of successful projects funded by the federal government that support green and digital change in different sectors.

At first sight, TINY SPACE looks like a tiny house. Looking closer, you´ll see that it has wheels and can be moved. Going inside, you will find a small but fully equipped office to work, meet and retreat.

All this combined makes TINY SPACE a perfect solution for festivals, fairs, and other events where you need to talk business but lack the facilities to do so. Instead of building or improvising, TINY SPACE offers a single, multi-use solution that is also more sustainable.

If you visit the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, you will see TINY HOUSE in action and get to know the team behind it.

APEX is a hydrogen pioneer offering customized H2 solutions for a CO2-neutral energy supply. In other words, with its decentralized solutions, APEX can lead companies and municipalities to a fossil-free future.

APEX offers all it takes to make this happen: From conception, planning, and approval procedures to construction and storage solutions. The people at APEX are driven by their ambition to make green hydrogen competitive and available to anyone at any time or place. They focus especially on those energy-intense industries like steel and chemicals where hydrogen is the only solution to eliminate greenhouse gases.