climate neutrality

Photovoltaik im moor

Photovoltaics in peatlands

Moor-PV combines the rewetting of degraded moorland with the use of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems, thus creating synergies for climate protection and renewable energy generation.

wasserpumpe; wärme aus dem meer

Heat from Wasser

Water heat pumps use rivers, lakes and oceans for climate-neutral district heating. In view of growing cities, rising energy prices and ambitious climate targets, they are an important component of the heating transition.

KI-generiertes Bild Windpark

AI is making the energy future sustainable

AI in the energy sector is being driven primarily by the increasing global demand for energy. AI has the ability to automate and optimize a range of energy-related processes.

Transformation chemistry

Transformation of the chemical industry toward climate neutrality

Over the past few months, we have taken you on an informative journey through the chemical industry. It has become obvious that there is no alternative to the transformation of the chemical industry towards climate neutrality.

renewable enery power supply

Renewable Energy Power Supply

Despite the unparalleled growth of renewable energies, the energy sector continues to be dominated by fossil fuels.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energies – preconditions for the transition to climate neutrality in the chemical industry

Series of articles on the sustainable transformation of the chemical industry with six main topics. This time the focus is on renewable energy.

Transformation of chemichal Industry

New processes and technologies

The electrification of processes and technologies plays a crucial role in the transformation of the chemical industry toward a climate-neutral orientation. The German chemical industry will require huge amounts of additional electricity.

Transformation of chemichal Industry

Bio-based raw materials, biogas and biorefineries

The chemical industry in Germany is currently experiencing its worst crisis since the global economic crisis in 2009. In 2022, chemical production fell by around 12% compared to the previous year. This means it will slump more than during the global economic crisis.

Long way green industry

Sustainability or the long way to green chemistry

To achieve objectives of greenchemistry, first steps are taken in the direction of achieving circular chemistry. At the moment efforts are concentrating on reducing the share of non-renewable raw materials.

Sustainability automotive

In the automotive industry, we need more focus on the circular economy

If you follow the press releases and annual and sustainability reports of leading German automakers and suppliers, you might think that the automotive industry in this country is one of the pioneers when it comes to sustainability.