Sustainability Summit 2025

September 17, 2025 | Munich, Germany

Tanso Sustainability Summit 2025

Sustainability is evolving from a pure compliance topic to a central strategic success factor – especially for manufacturing SMEs. The Tanso Sustainability Summit brings together sustainability leaders to exchange insights on current developments in ESG reporting and carbon accounting. All event content will be in German.

In keynotes, panels, and hands-on expert sessions, specialists share insights, best practices, and concrete recommendations for action. The event offers space for open dialogue, networking, and practical inspiration.

The summit is specifically aimed at companies from the mechanical engineering, metal processing, automotive, electronics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the food and beverage technology and construction and building sectors.

Topics
The focus is on key challenges and solution approaches related to ESG data management and carbon accounting for manufacturing SMEs.
Formats
A variety of interactive formats – including keynotes, panel discussions, interactive exchange sessions, hands-on expert insights, and targeted networking opportunities.
Target group
Sustainability managers, specialists and executives from industrial companies, as well as individuals involved in the implementation of the CSRD or carbon accounting.

Speaker

Lorena Adelmann
ESG-Manager
Sustainability Manager
Andreas Schön
Sr. Director Sourcing & Procurement Center of Excellence
Alfred Kärcher SE
Dilara Can
Managing Director
Bosch Climate Solutions
Dr. Christian Maier
Head of Sustainability Services
Rödl & Partner
Florian Huber
Managing Director
EYCarbon
Dr. Stefan Grabs
Geschäftsführer
Nexia Germany
Jasmin Werker
Nachhaltigkeitsmanagerin
GKD
Aline Breithaupt
Global Sustainability Manager
SW - Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen
Thomas Hülsdau
Sustainability Manager
Hengst Filtration
Julia Schuster
Sustainability Consultant
Bosch Climate Solutions
Rui Duarte Ramalheiro
Managing Director
elocompanion
Valentin Güttler
Nachhaltigkeitsmanager
HÖRMANN
Niklas Möller
Sustainability Manager
ProXES
Manuel Braun
Author & Managing Director
The Circular Business Revolution
Franziska Appelmann
Head of Customer Success
Tanso Technologies
Till Wiechmann
Co-Founder & CEO
Tanso Technologies
Tabea Hosak
Sustainability Specialist
Tanso Technologies
Christoph Berger
Product Lead
Tanso Technologies

Preliminary Program

00:30 AM
Open Doors & Breakfast
09:30 AM
Welcome
Till Wiechmann, Co-Founder & CEO of Tanso
09:40 AM
KEYNOTE
Where does Omnibus stand? Status of EU sustainability reporting & its relevance for German companies
Dr. Christian Maier, Head of Sustainability Services at Rödl & Partner
10:00 AM
Panel
Using Sustainability Data Effectively with follow-up Q&A
Practical insights from manufacturing companies

In this panel, process owners from manufacturing companies share their experiences with data availability and digital solutions – and demonstrate how ESG data leads to concrete actions, measurable progress, and competitive advantages.

Lorena Adelmann
ESG Manager
Aline Breithaupt
Global Sustainability Manager
Niklas Möller
Sustainability Manager
Franziska Appelmann
Head of Customer Success
10:50 AM
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Knowledge Sessions - Round 1
Carbon
Effective decarbonization in manufacturing companies

Learn how industrial companies can reduce emissions in a measurable and sustainable way – despite complex structures. With concrete insights into proven measures and levers from practice.

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Valentin Güttler, Sustainability and Decarbonization Manager
ESG
Leveraging Double Materiality strategically - creating value beyond CSRD


Gain practical insights into how industrial companies identify risks and opportunities to make well-founded, forward-looking sustainability decisions.

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Rui Duarte Ramalheiro, Managing Director
11:30 AM
BREAK
Coffee & Networking
11:50 AM
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Knowledge Sessions - Round 2
Carbon
Structuring PCF Data – and Using It Effectively in Customer Communication

PCF data is crucial for climate strategy and customer expectations – but which standard is the right fit (LCA, PEF, EPD, DPP)? And how can companies scale from a single product to an entire portfolio?Learn how to leverage certified methodology, AI, and automation to set up PCFs in a structured way and efficiently calculate them across large product portfolios. Includes practical tips on how to respond effectively to supplier requests while creating real value for customers, compliance, and corporate strategy.

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Christoph Berger, Product Lead
ESG
Sustainable. Verified. Compliant. Green Claims & EmpCo at a glance

This talk sheds light on the current legal situation surrounding EmpCo, UGP, and Green Claims and includes a live claim check to show which statements are legally sound. Learn which requirements currently apply and which immediate actions make sense for your communication strategy.

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Dilara Can, Managing Director
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Julia Schuster, Nachhaltigkeitsberaterin
12:45 PM
BREAK
Lunch
1:40 PM
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Knowledge Sessions - Round 3
Carbon
Effectively reduce Scope 3 emissions with circular economy strategies

Companies can effectively reduce their Scope 3 emissions by applying targeted circular economy strategies across their supply chain. Discover which circularity levers are most effective – with practical examples of both environmental and economic benefits.ChatGPT fragen

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Manuel Braun, Managing Director
ESG
Auditing sustainability reports


Hear from a sustainability auditor as they share practical insights into audit-relevant requirements – and learn what matters when it comes to content, data quality, and structure for creating audit-ready sustainability reports.

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Dr. Stefan Grabs, Managing Director
2:25 PM
Panel
From Data Foundation to Impact: Using CCF and ESG Data Strategically
Practical insights from manufacturing companies

The second panel explores how companies can use CCF and ESG data strategically beyond reporting, which success factors have proven effective, and what a forward-looking roadmap can look like.

Andreas Schön
Sr. Director Sourcing & Procurement Center of Excellence
Jasmin Werker
Sustainability Manager
Thomas Hülsdau
Sustainability Manager
Tabea Hosak
Sustainability Specialist
3:30 PM
KEYNOTE
Sustainomics: why we need to rethink sustainability completely
Florian Huber, Co-founder & Lead of EYCarbon

4:00 PM
Networking
Industry-specific Networking

Event location

The Tanso Sustainability Summit 2025 will take place at the Munich Urban Colab – a center for innovation, technology, and sustainable transformation in the heart of Munich.

Munich Urban Colab
Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5
80797 Munich

Faq

Frequently asked questions about the Tanso Sustainability Summit 2025

FAQ & Information

Where will the Tanso Sustainability Summit take place?

The summit will take place at the Munich Urban Colab in the foyer and auditorium (ground floor). The address is Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5, 80797 Munich.

How much does a ticket cost?

Participation in the Tanso Sustainability Summit is free of charge. The ticket includes access to all program sessions and networking opportunities, as well as on-site catering.

Is parking available at the event location?

The Munich Urban Colab has an underground parking garage. However, parking spaces are very limited due to high demand from the tenants. Parking must always be reserved in advance via the internal booking tool or through the front desk. Participants are responsible for making their own reservation. Alternatively, paid parking is available in the surrounding side streets.

How do I reach the event location by public transportation?

Tram lines 20 and 21: Get off at the Hochschule München (Lothstraße) stop.
Bus lines 53 and 153: Get off at the Leonrodplatz stop (line 53) or the Hochschule München (Lothstraße) stop (line 153).

From all stops, the Munich Urban Colab is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Are there any hotel recommendations? ?

Elaya Hotel Munich: Sandstraße 7, 80335 Munich


Hotel Erzgiesserei Europe: Erzgießereistraße 15, 80335 Munich



Hotel Europa: Dachauerstraße 115, 80335 Munich



Mercure Hotel München am Olympiapark:  Leonrodstraße 79, 80636 Munich



Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark: Dachauer Str. 199, 80637 Munich

How can I become a speaker?

Please use the speaker form to submit your request. We will get back to you shortly.