JUWI Highlights 30 Years in Renewables and Commitment to Sustainability with STEP
Shanjanaa Soundharajan of EUPD Group interviews Juliane Scherer of JUWI at Smarter E in Munich. Scherer discusses JUWI's 30-year commitment to renewable energy and how the STEP initiative aligns with their deep-rooted sustainability values. This commitment extends to their operational practices, including implementing a certified environmental management system.
Key takeaways
4 points · 02:53 video- Decades in Renewable EnergyJUWI has been active in the renewable energy sector for 30 years, deeply embedding environmental and climate protection into its core mission. This long-term engagement underpins their commitment to a sustainable future.
- Operational SustainabilityThe company extends its sustainability commitment beyond project development, incorporating it into daily activities and business practices. This includes ensuring trade fair appearances are as climate-friendly as possible.
- Certified Environmental ManagementJUWI is implementing a certified environmental management system, demonstrating a structured approach to minimizing its ecological footprint. This initiative reinforces their dedication to measurable sustainability efforts.
- Collaborative Sustainability through STEPJoining the STEP initiative enables JUWI to collaborate with other exhibitors, amplifying their collective voice for sustainability within the trade fair landscape. They believe unified efforts between exhibitors and organizers are crucial for positive environmental impact.
JUWI's Enduring Commitment to Renewables and Sustainability
JUWI's 30-year history in renewable energy establishes environmental and climate protection as core to their identity. Juliane Scherer states that sustainability is "part of our DNA," guiding their work in planning, building, and operating renewable energy plants. This commitment extends to JUWI's internal operations, emphasizing daily accountability for environmental impact. Scherer highlights their proactive stance on sustainability across all company activities.
"UV has been active in the renewable energy sector for 30 years, and environmental and climate protection are part of our DNA." Scherer · 00:25
Implementing Environmental Management
To formalize its dedication, JUWI is introducing a certified environmental management system. According to Juliane Scherer, this initiative underscores their effort to manage and mitigate environmental impact systematically. Beyond corporate systems, this ethos influences practical aspects like trade fair participation. Scherer notes that JUWI ensures its exhibition presence is "as climate friendly as possible," reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
"We are currently introducing a certified environmental management system." Scherer · 00:45
Leveraging Collective Action with STEP
JUWI joined the STEP initiative to pool interests with other exhibitors and enhance their collective influence in the trade fair sector. Juliane Scherer emphasizes that this collaboration aims to make their shared voice heard effectively. Scherer stresses the importance of combined efforts between exhibitors and organizers to achieve meaningful environmental impact. She states, "Only if everyone works together... will have a positive impact in case of sustainability."
"The initiative step enables us to pull our interests together with other exhibitors to make our voice heard in the trade fair landscape." Scherer · 00:57
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Frequently asked questions
What motivated JUWI to become a member of the STEP initiative?
According to Juliane Scherer, JUWI joined STEP to unite with other exhibitors, allowing them to collectively advocate for sustainability within the trade fair landscape. This collaboration aims to amplify their voice and contribute to a positive environmental impact.
For how many years has JUWI been active in the renewable energy sector?
Juliane Scherer, of JUWI, states that the company has been active in the renewable energy sector for 30 years. This long-standing involvement underscores their foundational commitment to environmental and climate protection.
How does JUWI integrate sustainability beyond its core renewable energy projects?
Beyond developing renewable energy plants, JUWI integrates sustainability into its daily activities, taking responsibility for its operational impact. This includes initiatives like ensuring trade fair appearances are as climate-friendly as possible, as highlighted by Juliane Scherer.
What is JUWI's approach to formalizing its environmental commitments?
Juliane Scherer explains that JUWI is currently implementing a certified environmental management system to formalize its commitment. This system provides a structured framework to measure and improve their environmental performance.
What role does collaboration play in JUWI's sustainability strategy?
Juliane Scherer emphasizes that collaboration among exhibitors and organizers, such as through the STEP initiative, is crucial for achieving a positive impact on sustainability. JUWI believes that collective efforts are necessary to make voices heard and drive change.