Stephan Grabmeier

At GMH Gruppe, we've joined the Science Based Targets initiative (#SBTi), committing to #climateneutrality by 2039. Our journey toward sustainable steel began with electric steelmaking 30 years ago, but high #electricity costs now #threaten our progress. For energy-intensive industries like ours, #competitive electricity rates—ideally 4-6 euro cents per kWh—are essential for driving #GreenTransformation. Renewable energy’s low production costs must benefit industry directly, and CO₂ pricing should support, not restrict, sustainable solutions. We're ready to lead and truly want to do the transformation, but competitive rates are critical to making climate neutrality #achievable. Read more on the link. https://lnkd.in/eUU2mgpT #GreenSteel #ClimateNeutrality #SBTi

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What gives me #hope⁉️ This is what climate activist Luisa Neubauer, SPD parliamentarian Verena Hubertz, FDP politician Ria Schröder, Green finance minister (BW) Dr. Danyal Bayaz and i were asked by Jan Hauser of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung last week. In a time that many call #polycrisis, we can easily believe nothing positive is happening. And unfortunately the elections in Germany yesterday night didn’t help… As the eternal optimist that I am, for me there are at least 2 things that do give me hope: 1️⃣ the next generation (I feel like an old lady 👵 saying that). 👉I was deeply moved recently watching Bangladeshi (high school) students, armed with nothing more than their bravery, stand up to their authoritarian government. Over 500 lost their lives, but their perserverance succeeded in toppling a dictator who had been in power for 15 years. 👉I have been equally impressed by the perseverance of the young climate movement. They have singlehandedly ensured that climate stays front and centre in any political & business agenda. 2️⃣ That I see we are actually making progress on climate.🌎 👉 the COP process has created a global alignment of all 190+ countries on limiting warming to 1.5 degrees 👉the 3 major economic blocs Europe (Green deal), US (inflation reduction act) and China are pumping trillions into the green transition. 👉 the majority of the technological solutions we need to get to net zero are already there and now also available at costs lower than fossil fuels in most part of the world (eg solar) ➡️ of course we still need to continue rolling out the existing technologies at scale and help invest in the technology gaps that still exist… but there is light at the end of the tunnel. 💡bonus insight: all 6 in the article mentioned optimism on climate, so we’ve got something to work with! What gives you #hope?

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📈#ClimateFlation and #ClimateResilience: In an article on the impact of 🌍#ClimateChange on #inflation by rising 🍽️ #foodprices in Welt/Welt am Sonntag by Stefan Beutelsbacher, I explained the potential role of the 🇪🇺#EuropeanUnion in designing #climate #adapation measures to make the #EU and its member states more #climateresilient. ▶ #Adaption measures to avoid or reduce damage caused by climate change will play a major role on the agenda of the incoming #EuropeanCommission 2024-2029. ▶ It is essential to increase knowledge on #ClimateRisks and complex #CascadeEffects of climate change (e.g., #climate-#water-#food #nexus). ▶ Improving overall #coordination and clarifying who is #responsible for adaptation measures as a "risk owner" at EU level and in the Member States at national, regional and municipal level can avoid responsibility gaps and inefficient duplication of work. ➡ For an #analysis of the #EU's #strategy on the #adapation to climate change, please see Centrum für Europäische Politik: https://lnkd.in/eK8J7mBz ➡ Welt/Welt am Sonntag: https://lnkd.in/eKWiut6i

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🌍 Curious about how the climate will evolve and why both #Mitigation and #Adaptation are essential? Join us at The Shift - 1st Corporate Climate Adaptation Conference (Nov 6th) in Berlin and hear directly from Stefan Rahmstorf, one of the world’s leading climate scientists ("What the data show and what to expect") We are very proud to welcome him as a keynote speaker, where he will engage in a compelling discussion on #ClimateRealism alongside Jem Bendell, Katharina Beck, and moderated by Ina Karabasz from Handelsblatt. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of our climate and how businesses can adapt! #TheShift #ClimateChange #CorporateAdaptation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Berlin

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Want the latest update on climate science? Listen to this brilliant podcast with Stefan Rahmstorf from PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The facts might not be news for climate enthusiasts, but they are sobering. *Did you know that excess rainfall, often caused by warmer air, is a result of the air holding more water vapor at higher temperatures? The relationship between temperature and water vapor was described back in 1834 in the Clausius Clapeyron law. It's not a linear progression; at 1C warming, the air can hold 7% more water vapor, increasing further with each degree. Brace for wetter times ahead, especially up North! *The current geological period, "the holocene," is an exceptionally long interglacial due to a unique orbital configuration. Humanity could enjoy a stable climate for tens of thousands of years if we don't disrupt it - but we are. The irony and tragedy of this situation are evident. Listen, learn, and take action! #phaseoutfossilfuelsnow https://lnkd.in/dHR9HSKu

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Loss & Costs increasing. We know WHAT we have to do. Now we need to focus on the specifics of WHERE and HOW we need to begin. Let's acknowledge the dimension of Time. Our Event Horizon for rapid change is 5 years. It takes months and years to design and implement solutions. We are still in a quagmire for funding, lack of focus on optimal solutions sets, and riddled in analysis paralysis, conferences, and reports. Anyone who has been involved with large projects knows how long it takes to get from planning, funding, design, architecture, engineering, installation, and operations. Our current methods and tools are obsolete and incapable. Yet, little if any investment or attention has been given to building the tools to rapidly analyze and design infrastructure systems. Especially in a way that it can dynamically adapt to regional factors. Similar to the "Space Race" we do not need to convince the entire Commons to travel to the Moon, we need to design and develop Strategic Pilot Cities to rapidly Adapt to regenerative systems for resilience and to serve as lighthouses for other cities and communities to follow suit; all while more catastrophes take place. Inertia is already underway for increased intensity and frequency of events. Unlike the ignorance of leadership in certain States that continue to deny rapid change is underway then ask for Federal Assistance following disasters; proactivity should be rewarded with funding and the necessary tools for rapid adaptation at infrastructure systems level.

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Companies marketing fuels in Germany are subject to the obligation to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of these fuels. Since 2020, it is possible to offset emissions by surrendering UER certificates. The UER certificates are certified upstream emission reductions achieved in climate protection projects in the upstream oil and gas production sector. There are currently 74 projects with German approval, 65 of which are in China. The problem? Several of these projects in China never existed, or existing installations have been certified as new. According to the German ministry for the environment, there are indications that we were dealing with a fraud system. In particular, suspicions against two employees of two validation companies on site, who were involved in a total of 40 critical projects, were confirmed. The previous German government implemented the whole UER system. As the whole system has proven to be error-prone and instransparent, the current federal government has stopped the scheme. Companies that had relied on the fake certificates may suffer billions in damages. My POV: I prefer "real" emission reduction over carbon credits and certificates. https://lnkd.in/eV8Z5S_e

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Excited to be part of the conversation at the 17th German Sustainability Award, where I'll be presenting on the importance of new biodiversity regulations and the opportunities they offer for companies to contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future. As COP16 kicks off in Colombia, it’s clear the global stage is set for critical discussions on biodiversity and nature-based solutions. This is a pivotal moment for businesses to take action and embrace sustainability as a core part of their strategy. Looking forward to contributing to this dialogue and exchanging ideas on how we can collectively close the gap between nature and economic resilience. #DNP17 #Nachhaltigkeitspreis #LetsCloseTheGap #PartnerForSustainableChange #Nachhaltigkeit #Biodiversität #Biodiversity #Ramboll

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IMPRESSIONS, QUOTES & VIDEOS > DLD Nature Conference Munich: The DLD Nature Conference in Munich is now a good week behind us and the impressions are still lingering. Thank you very much for the invitation Frauke Fischer. I am very grateful that the protection of our natural resources is finally becoming increasingly important to high-level decision-makers and leaders in politics and business, as well as to the general public. There is no more time to lose! We all depend on rich biodiversity, functioning ecosystems and genetic diversity. They are essential for our survival and cannot be replaced. Quotes that stayed with me: "The destruction of biodiversity is the hidden tsunami. Every hectare of the planet is under pressure." – Michael Schmidt, geoecologist, biometrio "It’s a moral duty to fight." – Prince Hussain Aga Khan, photographer and conservationist "Transformation will come anyway, wether by destruction or by design." – Maja Göpel, political economist "Everything we depend on in economy comes from nature." – Johan Rockström, Joint Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) "We have to put nature on the balance sheet." – Martin Stuchtey, The Landbanking Group "Climate change and biodiversity loss are a matter of security." – Tom Middendorp, Chairman of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS) "It is time to reward those who serve our planet." – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission If you weren't able to attend, you can follow the presentations and discussions here: https://lnkd.in/e9fUP6Ag Some recommendations: The facts on the current situation summarised by Johan Rockström: The Double Crisis: https://lnkd.in/eYBYA9Qv Possibilities that robotics and AI offer for mapping and monitoring ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/eX4UCijU How to remove the distortions in our economic system: https://lnkd.in/enaRahcA About the influence of the military: https://lnkd.in/eK8aRGbG However, I was most moved by Prince Hussain Aga Khan's contributions on the beauty and fragility of the ocean and its importance to us humans: https://lnkd.in/eEAxc3AS Therefore my personal recommendation: Go out regularly and explore nature not just as a beautiful backdrop, but take the time to discover, feel and marvel. You don't have to go far. The fascination often lies in the little things right on your doorstep. Because, as Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome, says: "We are nature and nature is us." #biodiversity #DLDNature #sustainability #sdg13 #sdg14 #sdg15

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🌱 Sustainability Transformation Monitor @ Deutscher Bundestag 🌍 Last week, we had the privilege of presenting the findings of our #SustainabilityTransformationMonitor (STM) to political stakeholders at the Deutscher Bundestag. Dr. Manuel Reppmann and me presented some of the key findings, moderated by Philipp Wesemann. Kristina Jeromin shared potential implications for politics, e.g.: ▶️ Advocating for Harmonisation: A German voice to advocate for the harmonisation and interlinkage of existing regulations at the EU level, including #Taxonomy, #CSRD, #SFDR, #ESRS, and #CSDDD. ▶️ Governmental Investment Strategy: A comprehensive governmental investment strategy, coupled with phasing out unsustainable subsidies and grants. ▶️ Sector-specific Reporting Standards: Establishing sector-specific reporting standards and transition pathways. ▶️ Incentive Systems for Sustainable Investments: Regulatory-supported incentive systems, like bonus-malus regulations, to incentivize sustainable investments and appropriately price in the higher medium to long-term risk associated with unsustainable investments. The STM, made possible by Stiftung Mercator GmbH and Bertelsmann Stiftung in collaboration with Universität Hamburg and Peer School for Sustainable Development e.V., offers deep insights into the sustainability transformation in companies. A heartfelt thank you to Members of Parliament for their active engagement, and special appreciation to Dr. Sandra Detzer and Katharina Beck for graciously hosting us. Would you like to dive deeper into the report (in German)? You find the link in the comments. 🌿 #SustainabilityTransformation #Germany #SustainableBusiness #PolicyImplications

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Double materiality according to the ESRS: join the webinar on June 6, 1-2 pm. #ESRS #materiality #ESG

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Can you measure greenwashing? oh yes and this article shows how to go about it for firms Thanks Gregor Dorfleitner and Sebastian Utz for writing this article and making it freely available #sustainability #greenwashing #metrics https://lnkd.in/eNqMYzi5).

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WWF’s 2024 sustainability ranking for Swiss retail banks shows progress—but also highlights the need for more impactful action, especially in integrating climate and biodiversity into financial practices. At Zühlke Group, we believe data-driven solutions are key to advancing #sustainability in #banking. Let's discuss how we can make a difference! 🌍💡

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🌐 #CircularMinds: #Kreislaufstadt – Boosting Resilience and Value Creation in Hamburg In the quest for a #CircularEconomy, Hamburg is leading the way as a pilot city in the #Kreislaufstadt project. Recently, 50+ key actors from Hamburg’s circular economy scene convened at the #PopUpCircularHub to deliberate objectives and essential measures for the city’s circular economy strategy. 🎥 Watch the video: Sandra Wagner-Endres from Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik (Difu) succinctly outlines the project’s core aspects, emphasizing the role of local and regional resilience and value creation. 🌱🔄 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Hamburg #CircularCities4ALL

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Starting soon - join us 10am! Webinar: The Impact of Climate Engagement: A Field Experiment September 12, 2024 | 10 am ET In a new working paper, MIT Sloan School of Management Sustainability Initiative researchers Julian Kölbel and Florian Heeb tackled the question of whether engagement with corporations on climate policy delivers tangible results. This webinar will explore the results of that research, presenting results that were based on a field experiment: real engagement requests were sent to a randomly chosen group of companies. In addition, the experiment explored the engagement activities of an index provider, an often unexplored mechanism of driving change. The results of the paper, in part, show that there is indeed impact: 21% of companies in the treatment group have committed to setting a climate target, vs. 15% in the control group. Join this conversation with IEN and the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, in which the authors present the results in detail and discuss their implications. Participants will: - Review key takeaways from the research, including that combining investment screens with engagement is a promising driver of tangible impact promising and should be considered more. - Explore how they might implement a similar field experiment with their own institution, and - Learn how to use these findings in their communications and thinking around engagement activities #ESG #shareholders #shareholderengagement #climaterisk #endowments #investors #climatesolutions #divestment Intentional Endowments Network https://lnkd.in/efvTmp-z

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EY Sustainability webcast series is focused on developments in non-financial reporting, including regulation and practical CSRD & EU-Taxonomy implementation. #EY #EYSustainability #EYCCaSS #CCaSSstories #EYGermany #EYDeutschland

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Connect. Seed. Succeed. In less then a month we're ready to rock #FD24 in beautiful #Berlin 🇩🇪 Make connections with a diverse investor community, engage with visionary entrepreneurs, and interact with like-minded innovators! HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds is one of the leading seed investors in Europe. Embark on a journey through our start-up and grown-up portfolio, which features cutting-edge ventures in the fields of deep tech, climate tech, life sciences and digital tech. Draw inspiration and gain valuable insights that will help to propel your business. Unlock investment and collaboration opportunities that pave the way for your success. All info via link in first comment! #crossindustryinnovation #ideaDJ #moderation #keynotes #Startups #hightech #VC #investment

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