How can climate-neutral construction become a reality? The event is intended to provide an overview of what is already possible with climate-friendly raw materials such as steel and how a market for customer industries in the construction sector can be realized. As a major client in the construction sector, the state itself has the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to low-emission construction by prioritizing climate-neutral building materials in public procurement.
This intention is already indicated in the concept paper “Lead markets for climate-friendly raw materials” by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection: “In this way, public procurement can be a lever and favor climate-friendly products in the awarding process.” Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz is also working towards the goal of creating many more affordable apartments - and in a climate-friendly way. The event will discuss what the next steps could be.
We kindly ask you to register by Monday, October 7, 2024. Registrations will be reviewed and you will receive a confirmation email with a delay. Please note that the number of participants is limited.
Program
From 4:40 p.m.
Admission and information at company stands.
5:00 p.m.
Welcome
H.E. Ambassador Sylvie Lucas
Axel Gränitz, President, Business Club Luxembourg-Germany.
5:10 p.m.
Keynote speeches
Klara Geywitz, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction
Claude Meisch, Minister for Housing and Spatial Development, Luxembourg
17.30 p.m.
Discussion round with:
- Dr. Beate Baron, Head of the Sub-department for Decarbonization, Climate and Environmental Protection in Industry, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection
- Dr. Paul Schosseler, Head of Sustainable Construction and Circular Economy, General Directorate Energy, Ministry of the Economy Luxembourg
- Dr. Lars Pfeiffer, CEO ArcelorMittal Construction – Northern Europe
- Johannes Kreißig, Board Member, DGNB
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Agnes Weilandt, Partner, Head of Research and Development, Bollinger+Grohmann
- Mustafa Kösebay, Associate Partner, Drees & Sommer
Moderation: Klaus Stratmann, Handelsblatt
18.15 p.m.
Q&A
18.30 p.m.
Closing remarks by Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Bökamp, President of the Federal Chamber of Engineers
From 18.35 p.m.
Cocktail reception and networking