Chairman of the advisory board
Climate protection is a question of existence for mankind and nature; at the same time, technological leadership is the guarantee of survival for the German economy. The reconciliation of ecology, economy and social issues through sustainable growth must therefore become concrete. We must pursue the 1.5 degree target with a binding regulatory framework for massively accelerated innovations. EPICO KlimaInnovation will develop credible concepts for this purpose.
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Chair of the Executive Board of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW)
For me, the energy transition is a fundamental modernisation of Germany as an industrial location – we are renewing the very foundations of our country. We are decarbonising energy production, electrifying industry and transport, upgrading our grids and reshaping heat supply. EPICO contributes to this transformation with clear concepts, collaborative thinking and a focus on a climate-neutral and competitive future for Europe.
President, German Association of the Automotive Industry e.V. (VDA)
It has always been important to me that climate and energy policy focuses not only on setting targets, but on how we can achieve them as a strong industrial nation – with, not against, our businesses. This is exactly where EPICO comes in: with expertise and market-based solutions to make the transformation both successful and competitive. I am therefore delighted to support this work as a member of the advisory board.
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MEP, Member of the ITRE Committee
Europe must become climate neutral without losing its industrial strength. To achieve this, we need market-based solutions and technological innovation. EPICO brings both together – with ideas that unite climate action and competitiveness.
Parliamentary Group Leader of the GREENS in the NRW State Parliament
Especially at a time when climate policy challenges are increasingly overshadowed by social tensions, it is important to me to strengthen spaces for solution-oriented dialogue. EPICO provides exactly such a space – a platform where work on the transformation is fact-based, technology-neutral and creative, reaching across sectoral and political boundaries.
Political Director, Germanwatch
Our democratic traditions can, from their core values, provide vital impulses for moving beyond the fossil-based economic model. EPICO can help fill this gap – as a constructive partner in shaping a values-driven and future-oriented transformation.
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Deputy Chairwoman of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group in the German Bundestag
On the way to Green Zero, we need drive, courage and innovation. For me, digitalization and sustainability are two sides of the same coin. Whether it is smart innovations or more efficient resource management: I look forward to developing joint concepts for a digital climate and sustainability policy at EPICO.
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Chief Executive Officer, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Too often, we have relied primarily on command and control approaches in the climate-friendly conversion of our energy systems. This often results in guard rails but rarely in real innovation. This is where EPICO KlimaInnovation can fill a gap with an approach that relies more on the creativity of the actors.
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Managing Director, Vaillant Group
Climate protection and economic growth are not contradictory. Energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energies are the decisive factors for conserving resources and reducing CO2 emissions despite growth. For this, we need a market-based framework and openness to technology.
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