Attendees Sustainability Summit 2025

Wilh. Werhahn KG is a group of companies with diverse activities in Germany and abroad. It is divided into the Building Materials, Consumer Goods and Financial Services divisions with various operating business units. More than 10,000 people are employed in the companies of the medium-sized family business worldwide. In 2022, the company generated sales of 4.3 billion euros.

Our environmentally friendly binders bond, embellish and protect surfaces. As an independent and globally operating medium-sized company, Alberdingk Boley has been a partner to our customers for more than 250 years. 

Using alcemy's software, cement and concrete producers receive precise quality predictions already during production. Based on these prediction models, our AI identifies which production parameters need to be adjusted to mitigate the impact of fluctuations. Thus, the quality of cement and concrete can be optimized BEFORE delivery – for the first time in history.

Allianz ONE - Business Solutions GmbH offers a wide range of products and services in the areas of IT, operations, human resources, real estate management and building/catering services. It thus makes a very important contribution to the sustainable economic success of Allianz companies in Germany.  

With our many years of experience and wide-ranging expertise, we offer the opportunity to quickly and pragmatically implement ideas developed together with our partners and to grow with existing and new tasks. After all, security and trust are the foundation of a strong, digital insurance company and the cornerstone for an attractive, customer-oriented and sustainable service in the future.

 Amazon Business is the online marketplace for millions of business customers worldwide, offering everything they love about Amazon: choice, convenience and fast, reliable shipping - plus exclusive features and benefits for businesses of all sizes.
 

Aurubis AG is one of the world's largest copper producers and the world's largest copper recycler based in Germany.

Driving Surface Solutions: For over 130 years, BASF Coatings has been shaping the market for surface solutions with our expertise and a global team of around 11,400 employees at more than 70 locations. As a leading global supplier, they develop, produce and market high-quality, innovative and sustainable automotive and automotive coatings, refinish coatings, architectural coatings and applied surface technology for metal, plastic and glass substrates for numerous industries.

The BENTELER Group is a global company serving customers in the automotive, energy and mechanical engineering sectors. As a specialist in metal processing, BENTELER develops, produces and distributes safety-related products, systems and services on a global scale.

The company's portfolio comprises components and modules for the automotive industry, including chassis, body, engine and exhaust systems as well as innovative system solutions for electric vehicles. In addition, BENTELER develops technical systems for leading automotive suppliers and for the glass processing industry.

Bijou Brigitte - that means more than 50 years of passion for fashion jewelry and accessories. With around 1,100 stores in over 20 countries, Bijou Brigitte is the market leader in Europe. Our corporate headquarters with all strategic departments is located in Hamburg.

The Bosch Group is a leading international technology and services company with around 395,000 employees worldwide. In the business year 2020, it generated sales of 71.5 billion euros. Its activities are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

For more than 75 years, the Bundesverband der Energie-Abnehmer e.V. (VEA for short) has been supporting small and medium-sized companies and the public sector as an energy consultant and representative of their interests. As a registered association, the VEA is independent of energy suppliers and other companies.

CARIAD is the automotive software company within the Volkswagen Group that bundles and further expands the Group's software competencies.

Established in 2020 under the name Car.Software Organization, CARIAD now has more than 6,500 experts worldwide working on a scalable technology stack for all Volkswagen Group brands, comprising a software platform, a unified electronic architecture and a reliable connection to the automotive cloud. 

The company congstar consists of a diverse team of over 280 employees and is one of the best employers and leading mobile phone providers in Germany.

DAK-Gesundheit looks after around 5.7 million insured persons. We work in a growth sector that our employees actively help to shape and mold. A total of 10,700 employees are there for our policyholders every day. At around 400 locations, our expert teams provide good service and the framework conditions for optimal medical care for our policyholders. Apply now at: dak.de/careers

DEICHMANN SE is the market leader in the German and European shoe retail trade, operates more than 4,200 stores and is represented in 31 different countries.

With more than 45,000 employees and a turnover of around 3.3 billion euros, Dekra is Germany's largest and one of the world's leading inspection companies.

 

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG for short, often referred to colloquially as DB or the railway) is a federally owned railway group.

When it comes to real estate, Deutsche Investment is a reliable partner for institutional investors. Under the umbrella of the Deutsche Investment Group, it currently manages investment assets of around EUR 3.2 billion at seven locations with around 360 specialists. In addition to tailor-made investment options, the real estate specialist offers investors integrated and highly professional real estate services such as fund, asset, transaction, property, facility management and project development. The company always acts sustainably and according to high, self-defined values. Deutsche Investment assumes responsibility for people and real estate in equal measure and always has the future in mind. This symbiotic way of thinking and acting ensures that Deutsche Investment will continue to provide investors with solid capital investments with balanced risk/return potential, tenants with well-maintained properties in which they enjoy living and working, and team members with a stable working environment.

The DHL Group is the world's leading logistics provider. With the Post & Parcel Germany division, we are the pioneer for mail and parcel traffic in Germany and are represented by two strong brands:

Deutsche Post stands for proximity, reliable quality and innovative services. As Europe's largest postal service provider, the division combines the product segments of mail communication, dialog marketing and press services. This includes a broad digital portfolio as well as the processing and delivery of physical documents.

DHL Paket is the market leader in parcel logistics in Germany and offers the country's largest network of parcel terminals. DHL Parcel is the provider of choice for senders and recipients in online retail and makes it easier for customers to receive and send parcels thanks to a wide range of flexible services.

The Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund is a supra-regional provider of statutory pension insurance in the Federal Republic of Germany. The Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund is a self-governing corporation under public law. It is based in Berlin and has branches in Brandenburg an der Havel, Gera, Stralsund and Würzburg. As the largest of the 16 German pension insurance institutions, in addition to looking after the insured and pensioners, it also takes on basic and cross-sectional tasks as well as the common affairs of all German pension insurance institutions, for example in the areas of public relations, statistics and finance.

 

dm drogerie markt is one of the top employers in Austria: in the dm stores and in the dm hairdressing and cosmetics studios, young professionals and experienced specialists will find a wide range of career opportunities. There are also other exciting career fields at the headquarters in Salzburg: Expansion, Finance & Controlling, IT, Marketing & Purchasing, HR and at the distribution center in Enns.

dm drogerie markt is one of the largest drugstore chains in Central and Eastern Europe. With almost 7,000 employees, dm drogerie markt is one of the largest employers in Austria. The headquarters in Salzburg is the hub for Austria and for expansion into countries in Central and South Eastern Europe.

Dräger is a leading international medical and safety technology company. Since 1889, we at Dräger have been developing pioneering devices and solutions that people all over the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, the most important thing is at stake: life. Whether in clinical applications, industry, mining or rescue services: Dräger products protect, support and save lives.

 

DSR Hotel Holding currently operates 34 hotels and resorts within five growth-oriented hotel and resort brands as well as two traditional individual hotels. As a medium-sized company with strong shareholders, DSR Hotel Holding combines many years of experience and know-how within the tourism sector with innovation, agile practices and holistic and sustainable entrepreneurial action.

Dynatrace exists to make software work perfectly. The Dynatrace platform unifies observability, business, and security data at a massive scale (Grail) with continually updated topology and dependency mapping (Smartscape) to capture and retain full-stack data context. It leverages hypermodal AI (Davis), combining predictive AI to anticipate future behaviors, causal AI to deliver precise answers and intelligent automation, and generative AI to automatically provide recommendations, create suggested workflows or dashboards, and let people use natural language to explore, solve, and complete tasks. Dynatrace analytics and automation capabilities enable teams to modernize and optimize cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and ensure flawless digital experiences.

Edding AG is a listed stationery manufacturer based in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein.
Edding or edding is the trade name for felt-tip pens, markers and other writing implements as well as colour sprays and nail varnish. Edding pens are available in various colours and line widths.

Edeka originated from regional co-operatives. Seven regional companies with around 3,600 independent retailers as members currently form the foundation of the Edeka Group. The co-operatives are the owners of Edeka Zentrale Stiftung & Co. KG and own 50 per cent of the seven Edeka regional companies.

Founded in 2017 by Oliver Böckmann and Paul Herrmann, the owner-managed Eigenherd GmbH is one of the leading IT management consultancies in Germany with over 60 employees.
In line with our corporate vision - A successful digital future - we work together with our clients from start-ups, micro-enterprises, SMEs, corporations, the public sector and non-profit organizations to design a future-oriented digital enterprise architecture and support the holistic change process of digital transformation in companies. You will find Eigenherd as a Trusted Advisor at the Salesforce stand.

The global EY organization is a market leader in audit, tax, transaction and management advisory services. With our experience, our knowledge and our services, we strengthen confidence in the economy and the financial markets worldwide. We are ideally equipped to do so: with excellently trained employees, strong teams, excellent services and proverbial customer service. Our goal is to move things forward and make them significantly better - for our employees, our clients and the society in which we live. This is what our global claim “Building a better working world” stands for.

FR L'Osteria SE is a restaurant chain founded in 1999, known for Italian cuisine. It operates over 200 locations across Europe, expanding through company-owned stores, joint ventures, and franchising.

Gustavo Gusto offers premium frozen pizzas that are produced as authentically as possible according to an Italian recipe and with the finest, lactose-free mozzarella and high-quality, regional ingredients wherever possible. The frozen pizzas are available to buy in grocery stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as online and in Quick-Commerce. 

In Germany's second largest city, Hamburg Messe und Congress organises, supports and facilitates a large number of major national and international events year after year: Major trade fairs, world-class congresses, party conventions, general meetings, cultural performances and sporting events all find a suitable setting here.

The Haufe Group is one of the leading providers of corporate solutions for the efficient and vendor-independent purchase of continuing education (seminars, conferences, e-learnings) and specialized information (magazines, books, standards, e-media) in companies. As an e-procurement specialist, we offer transparent processes that can be fully integrated into the existing system landscape thanks to standardized interfaces. With Haufe Discovery you optimize your specialized media management: from purchasing to use. You guarantee your employees access to all required content in the desired output format at all times - and independent of the publisher. At the same time, you benefit from cost-efficient and centralized procurement processes, digital billing workflows according to the 1 vendor model and a strong partner who handles the entire specialized media management for you. With Haufe Semigator, employees can obtain their continuing education via the company's own booking portal. The transparent procurement process with workflow automation ensures efficiency and enables companies to save significant costs.

For more than 60 years, HHO has been accompanying and supporting people with disabilities with a wide range of education, work and housing services. The benchmark for our work is the individual person in their individual life situation, with their strengths and their needs. We attach great importance to involving people with disabilities in the processes at HHO.

Höegh Autoliners operates 11 trade routes in global trade systems, with about 3 000 port calls annually. Our ocean services consist of 10 deep sea trades and a shortsea Caribbean service. Our fleet consists of around 40 vessels.

With a fleet designed for maximum flexibility, we are able to cater for a wide variety of cargo. Our customers range from global vehicle manufacturers to producers of high and heavy construction equipment and other rolling and non-rolling stock. Höegh Autoliners is also a leading carrier of second-hand vehicles.

Holcim Germany is one of the leading companies in Germany for innovative, sustainable and digital construction products and solutions. As a pioneer in sustainable construction, Holcim employees develop tailor-made solutions for building owners, construction companies, architects and engineers - combined with a clear focus on climate protection and the circular economy. Our mission: Building more with less material.

As the market leader in agile logistics, inTime offers responsible tasks in a dynamic working environment.

KPMG is a global network of legally independent firms with more than 227,000 employees in 146 countries and territories. In Germany, around 12,500 people work for KPMG at 26 locations.

The business units at a glance:
Audit - auditing of consolidated and annual financial statements.
Tax - all of KPMG's tax advisory activities
Advisory - expertise in business, regulatory and transaction-oriented topics

We provide cross-divisional expertise in many business areas. Our employees operate globally and know what needs to be done locally.
We know what matters in complex structures. We act across borders to achieve your set growth targets. KPMG is your partner who identifies social possibilities, opportunities and ways to influence developments and steer growth.

 

LAMILUX is one of the most established and experienced manufacturers of daylight systems in Europe and one of the leading producers of fiber composite materials worldwide. The national and international market position achieved in both business areas is the result of technological innovation, flexible design options, customer loyalty based on partnership and the motivating employee orientation of a medium-sized, independent and far-sighted family business.

Medtronic is a global market leader in healthcare technology. We are passionate and committed to developing innovations that change lives. Posts in German are intended for followers from Germany and possibly also from Austria and Switzerland. 

As a specialist in transportation, warehousing and integrated value-added services, Meyer & Meyer offers the best logistics solution for individual requirements. With more than 1,400 employees, we are one of the leading fashion logistics experts and a growth partner for automotive and consumer goods in Europe, North Africa and West Asia. Our customers benefit from our holistic view of their business model with efficient processes and reliable handling.

Otto GmbH & Co KG is a German mail order company and currently one of the world's biggest e-commerce companies. It is based in Hamburg, and operates in more than twenty countries.

The Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA is the strongest association of regional breweries and one of the largest brewery groups in Germany. It is based in Munich and combines the brands Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Fürstenberg, Auerbräu, Hopf, Schmucker, Hoepfner, Thurn und Taxis and the majority shareholding in Kulmbacher Brauerei AG

Porsche AG is a German motor vehicle manufacturer based in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The origin of the company is a design office founded by Ferdinand Porsche in Stuttgart in 1931, which was merged into an automobile factory after 1945, producing mainly sports cars.

 

PwC Germany is one of the leading auditing and consulting firms, employing over 15,000 people at 20 locations. The company offers services in audit, tax and legal advisory, and business consulting. It stands for quality, innovation, and a values-driven corporate culture. PwC supports clients in navigating digital and economic transformation.

As a premium brand for polymer-based solutions for construction, automotive and industry, REHAU is an international leader. 
The unlimited possibilities offered by polymer-based solutions open a fascinating world of potential applications to the customers and end users. Thus, users, architects, planners as well as investors and retailers all profit from complex systems solutions in the construction field. As a competent partner in the area of window and curtain walling technology, building technology and civil engineering, REHAU provides answers to future ecological and economic questions.
As a creative development partner, REHAU supports the automotive industry in its efforts to systematically optimize design, comfort and safety. Whether the subject is complete exterior components such as bumpers or fenders, intelligent modules in the area of water and air management for window washing and air conditioning systems or thermoplastic seal systems – as a systems provider REHAU can already be found in every third car built in Europe and in nearly every top-of-the-line model.
In the industrial area, our company has established itself as an innovative idea generator and reliable series and systems supplier for a variety of applications. From the furniture branch across the household appliance sector and right up to the aerospace industry, REHAU offers comprehensive performance and service packages.

Rutronik is a distributor of electronic components. It works within a crisis-proof sector, because the demand for electronics is growing. Every single day. And we are at the heart of it all: Our specialist team of application engineers and product sales managers advises customers from the project idea stage to the finished product. With our broad portfolio – ranging from resistors to displays – we are a one-stop shop for all our customers’ project needs. And our logistics ensure that our components arrive precisely when and where they are needed. 
In addition to the interesting areas of activity, we offer numerous internal and external professional development opportunities, a good working spirit, a company pension scheme, and many other benefits.
If you would like to find out more, visit www.rutronik-careers.com. We look forward to seeing you!

An elephant on a bike. A fairy exploring a muddy paradise. If your first thought is “Why not?”, followed by “What if?”, then you’ll fit right in at Schleich! 

Their story began in 1935 when Friedrich Schleich founded his company in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. Today, schleich® is beloved the world over for the authenticity, detail and quality of its products. The figures and playsets ignite a love of storytelling and open the doors to new, exciting and magical worlds for every child. “Shaping Storytellers for life” is our vision.

Sparkassenverband Bayern is a financial services company based out of Karolinenplatz 5. Munich,  80333. Germany, München, Germany.

Tchibo GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is one of Germany's largest consumer goods and retail companies.

ThyssenKrupp AG is a German multinational conglomerate with focus on industrial engineering and steel production.

 

Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG is the specialist for the reliable nationwide supply of a high-quality professional full range of products to bulk consumers in the catering and communal catering sectors.

In 1866, the founders had a bold vision to reduce the impact of technological risks and protect people, assets and the environment. More than 150 years later, sustainability and safety remain the backbone of their mission and services.

The aim is to strengthen confidence in technology and enable progress by managing technology-related risks and facilitating change. This commitment is reflected in their claim ‘Add value. Inspire trust.’ They are progressively working towards being the trusted partner of choice for security and sustainability solutions, delivering tangible value to their customers worldwide. Looking to the future, they are convinced that sustainability and digitalisation will continue to shape the image of business and society.

As a university of excellence, the University of Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany with almost 44,000 students. It offers its more than 13,000 employees an exciting and future-oriented working environment. The opportunities are as varied as the university itself! In the academic field, of course, but also beyond that: as a trainee in the Botanical Garden, as a clerk in the administration or as an IT specialist in the computer center - the University of Hamburg has numerous facilities spread across five campuses and many other locations in the Hanseatic city. Employees benefit from a secure salary, exciting tasks, university sports facilities - and much more.

Vattenfall is a European energy company with around 19,500 employees. They produce heat and electricity from six different energy sources: Wind, hydro, biomass, nuclear, coal and gas.

 

Volkswagen Financial Services is a division of Volkswagen AG (Group) and comprises Volkswagen Financial Services AG with its affiliated companies, Volkswagen Bank GmbH, Porsche Financial Services and the financial services companies in the USA, Canada and Spain that belong directly or indirectly to Volkswagen AG - with the exception of the Scania brands and Porsche Holding Salzburg.

The Volkswagen Group, based in Wolfsburg, is one of the world's leading car manufacturers and the largest car producer in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
The Group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 119 production facilities worldwide. Every working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in other business areas.

Their goal is to make mobility sustainable - for us and for future generations. The promise: With electric drive, digital connectivity and autonomous driving, we are making the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, the core product will become even more emotional and offer a completely new driving experience. It will also become part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, personalised and affordable mobility in the future. #Shaping mobility

The Walbusch Walter Busch GmbH & Co. KG is a German corporate group based in Solingen, specializing in clothing and lifestyle products. The group includes the brands Walbusch, Avena, and Mey & Edlich. The company was founded in 1934 by Walter Busch.

Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named to Ad Age’s A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also awarded PR Agency of the Year by Campaign US in 2021, honored as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. 

Westwing is Europe's #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce with a GMV (gross merchandise volume) of 481 million euros in 2023 across 11 countries. As Europe's premium one-stop destination for design lovers, Westwing offers a unique brand experience with a curated assortment from the Westwing Collection and third-party brands. The integrated platform combines store, club sales, (offline) stores, B2B services (Westwing Business) and Westwing Design Service. The team consists of more than 1,700 employees and we work together towards our common goal “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Westwing was founded in 2011, is headquartered in Munich and has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since October 2018.

WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG is a global leader in measurement and control technology, headquartered in Klingenberg am Main, Germany. This family-owned company develops and manufactures high-quality solutions for measuring pressure, temperature, level, force, and flow. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, WIKA provides products and services across various industries—from industrial automation to energy and environmental technology.

A family-run company, shaped by traditional merchant values, with over 30 branch offices worldwide and more than 25 independently operating companies: the Wünsche Group. A company that has a tradition of doing many things a little bit differently. For instance, our standard is to be economically successful and, at the same time, fair and responsible. We not only place high demands on our partners and suppliers, we place them on ourselves, too – proving that dynamics, farsightedness and straightforwardness are natural parts of our DNA.

One may be considered stubborn when sticking to one’s principles – for us, however, it has kept us fresh and agile time and time again for 80 years. And it ensures our employees and partners can fully and entirely rely on us. Even in a highly complex world, we do business according to simple rules. Welcome to the world of trade – the world of Wünsche.