Conference  /  March 23, 2026  -  March 24, 2026

4th European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026

The 4th European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026 will take place in Frankfurt from March 23–24, 2025, and will provide a central platform for driving forward the automotive industry's transition to carbon neutrality along the entire value chain. The focus will be on sustainable supply chains, environmentally friendly production, innovative materials, and current political and regulatory frameworks such as “Fit for 55,” “Clean Industrial Deal,” and CBAM.

Participants will gain concrete approaches to decarbonizing the entire vehicle life cycle. The event is primarily aimed at OEMs, suppliers, sustainability managers, materials and energy experts, and decision-makers, and specifically promotes cross-industry collaboration.

The thematic focus areas are:

  • Low-carbon cars of the future
  • Integrating sustainability into the supply chain
  • Green and low-carbon aluminum in the decarbonization of the automotive industry
  • Redefining the future of mobility through sustainable design
  • Supplying the automotive industry with renewable energies

Prof. Dr. Stephan Krinke, expert in sustainability management and life cycle engineering, will give a presentation at the conference.

 

Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:50 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost Efficient Decarbonization Along the Automotive Value Chain - A strategic lifecycle approach

Prof. Dr. Stephan Krinke