Climate protection event

Harting Technology Group and the ‘climate protection companies’ were present with a stand at the launch event of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Berlin. The theme for the year was ‘Energy and Raw Materials’.

Harting board member Dr Frank Brode (5th from the right) met Dr Philip Rösler, the Minister of Economics (6th from the right), at the ‘Energy and Raw Materials’ event.

Harting became a member of the ‘climate protection companies’ last year. However, environmental and climate protection have been a key part of everyday working life at the company for decades. Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly practices became part of the company philosophy in 1996.

Dr Frank Brode, management board member for new technologies at Harting, got the opportunity to speak to Dr Philipp Rösler, the Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, and Hans Heinrich Driftmann, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, at the event. The climate protection companies have been recognised as ambassadors for energy efficiency and climate protection by federal government and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce on account of their performance in terms of operational energy efficiency.

In his opening speech, Dr Philipp Rösler set out federal government’s concept for a change in energy policy which is based on the key areas of extension of the energy network, construction of new power plants, expansion of renewable energies, an increase in energy efficiency and a strengthening of research capabilities.

“This concept has a European dimension and requires the support of society as a whole. In this respect, Harting is well positioned thanks to its sustainable energy concept and research on technologies to replace vital raw materials and it will make a significant contribution,” explained Dr Frank Brode.