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With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

As a market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies turn businesses into intelligent, sustainable enterprises and SAP applications and services enable business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably and adapt continuously. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.

Aurubis AG is a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues into metals of the highest quality. Sustainability is a fundamental part of the Aurubis strategy. “Aurubis responsibly transforms raw materials into value” – the company integrates sustainable conduct and business activities into the corporate culture. Aurubis has around 7,100 employees and production sites in Europe and the US.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.

For more than 25 years, Bergzeit has been committed to bringing the spirit of “Bergzeit” to life for everyone. Based in the Bavarian Alps, the company has grown into a premier online destination for mountain sports equipment, featuring over 40,000 products from more than 500 brands. Its passionate team of over 370 employees not only shares a deep love for the mountains but also strives to protect their natural beauty. Bergzeit stands out as a specialist in mountain sports while actively promoting sustainable consumption and mindful practices.

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH is the leading home appliance manufacturer in Europe. Globally driven by consumer needs, BSH aspires to improve quality of life at home with its outstanding brands, innovative, sustainable products and digital solutions. BSH pursues a holistic approach to sustainability and drives circularity to minimize waste, pollution and to keep products and materials in use. Circular business models like leasing and sharing help consumers make their homes more sustainable while also providing carefree and affordable solutions.

Interzero is one of the leading service providers in the field of closing product, material and logistics loops as well as an innovation leader in plastics recycling with the largest sorting capacity in Europe. Under the guiding principle of “zero waste solutions”, the company supports over 50,000 customers throughout Europe in the responsible handling of recyclable materials, thus helping them to improve their own sustainability performance and conserve primary resources.

PreZero, driven by its 30,000 employees worldwide, is dedicated to building a circular economy. Operating across 11 countries, the company offers comprehensive waste management and recycling solutions, from consulting to processing. PreZero, part of the Schwarz Group, closes loops and supports businesses and communities in achieving their sustainability goals. The PreZero vision: zero waste and 100% recyclable materials.

The ebm-papst Group, a family-owned business headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, is the world’s leading manufacturer of fans and motors that has been setting industry standards since 1963. With expertise in motor technology, electronics, aerodynamics, and digitalization, ebm-papst sets the benchmark in almost all its sectors, such as ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, heating technology, information technology, mechanical engineering, intralogistics, and medical technology. Sustainability is embedded in our company’s DNA, driving us to prioritize resource-efficient manufacturing and develop intelligent, tailor-made solutions that empower our customers to reduce emissions and lower their CO₂ footprint every day. By continuously advancing sustainable and digital technologies, we contribute to a better climate—for people, their applications, and the planet. With our passion, we strengthen our role in the circular economy ecosystem and make a meaningful impact.

Güntner is a leading player in refrigeration and heat-exchange technology, with over 90 years of expertise. They design and manufacture high-performance solutions – from air coolers and condensers to smart HVAC systems – for commercial refrigeration, industrial cooling, data centers, heat pumps, and more. Headquartered close to Munich, the company operates globally with multiple production sites.
 

JAEGGI, with its headquarters in Basel, is a long-established Swiss company. It is the inventor of the hybrid dry cooler as well as a technology and market leader in hybrid cooling and condensing. Its operations cover engineering, production, sales and service for hybrid dry coolers and condensers. JAEGGI’s products are characterised by their excellent reliability, low energy and water consumption and low environmental impact. The company is part of the Güntner Group.

Knorr-Bremse is the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse’s products make a decisive contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world. For 120 years, the Company has been at the cutting edge of its industries, driving innovation in mobility and transportation technologies with a leading edge in connected system solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany’s most successful industrial companies and profits from the key global megatrends: urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and mobility.

MWT is an innovative recycling company specializing in the recovery of metals from industrial waste, production residues, and electronic scrap. Using advanced dry mechanical processing technology, we achieve purities of up to 99.3% in copper, aluminum, steel, and precious metals. With the LAB – our workshop for dismantling, testing, and consulting – MWT helps companies meet the requirements of the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2024 by providing physical evidence and accredited analyses to substantiate sustainability claims. We are committed to safeguard metal yield and believe in the interplay of the R-strategies as a foundation for resource efficiency and circular value creation.