The German Chamber of Commerce in Korea (KGCCI, President Marie Antonia von Schönburg) announced on the 14th that it co-hosted the '2025 Korea-Germany Climate and Environment Conference' with the German Embassy in Korea at the Novotel Hotel in Dongdaemun, Seoul on the 13th.
This conference, themed "Improving Industrial Energy Efficiency: The Path to a Sustainable Future," was attended by approximately 80 participants, including government agencies, companies, and energy and environmental experts from Korea and Germany. Participants discussed climate change response strategies, carbon-neutralization strategies for industrial supply chains, and cooperation between the two countries.
The event began with welcoming remarks from German Deputy Ambassador to Korea Jorn Weissert and KGCCI President Marie Antonia von Schönburg. Dr. Kim Seong-il of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) then delivered a keynote address on "The Key Role of Energy Efficiency in Achieving Net Zero in the Industrial Sector," emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency innovation in the industrial sector.
In his congratulatory remarks, Ambassador Weissert said, “Energy efficiency plays a key role in responding to climate change, and German companies possess the relevant technologies and are ready to actively pursue cooperation with Korea.”
The conference was divided into two sessions. In the first session, "Government Policies and Initiatives for Industrial Energy Efficiency," Dietmar Grundig, Director of the German Energy Agency's Industry and Trade Division, presented. Kim Gil-hwan, Team Leader at the Korea Energy Agency, introduced national strategies, incentive programs, and policy frameworks.
The second session, “Increasing Energy Efficiency and Beyond Innovation for a Net-Zero Future,” was moderated by KETEP Director Seungbin Lim, and panelists included Siemens Korea CEO Hajung Jeong, Wilo Pump Division Manager Byeongcheol Seo, Shinsung Engineering Director Hanyoung Kim, and Gridwiz President Junyoung Ryu. They shared examples of industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency technologies, and digital solutions.
“Energy efficiency is key to industrial competitiveness, and partnerships between companies, governments, and research institutes are necessary to achieve net zero,” said KGCCI President von Schönburg. “Through cooperation, Korea and Germany will build a sustainable industrial ecosystem and strengthen the economic competitiveness of both countries.”
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