"On the way to Climate Neutrality"

LANXESS Management Board member Hubert Fink presented the global climate strategy "Climate Neutral 2040" in a keynote speech. "Even if the public discussion is dominated by the Corona pandemic this year, climate protection remains one of the most urgent problems of mankind," said Fink. The topic must therefore remain at the top of the agenda - and has a very special significance for the company with its climate initiative, he added.

In working groups, participants from business, society and the capital market then addressed the challenges on the road to climate neutrality. The discussion focused on renewable energies, possible strategies for an emissions-free value chain and instruments for climate protection in companies and politics.

Common goals

"I particularly liked the fact that we were able to discuss openly but without polarization - with the feeling of pursuing common goals," said Fink at the end of the virtual exchange. "To achieve climate neutrality, we need strong partners and an exchange with decision-makers and experts. I am pleased that we were able to discuss intensively in such a high-caliber round."

The results of the event were recorded in a so-called "graphic recording" (see picture below).