Interview

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.

EventThe smarter E Europe 2025MarketSegment
Technology
Format
Interviewer · EUPD Group
Shanjanaa Soundharajan
International Communications Manager · EUPD Group
Guest · JUWI
Juliane Scherer
· JUWI
Interview
The smarter E Europe 2025 · Munich
02:53
Filmed on site · No editorial direction beyond question set · Captions auto-generated, reviewed by EUPD Group

Key takeaways

4 points · 02:53 video
  1. Decades in Renewable Energy
    JUWI 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.
  2. Operational Sustainability
    The 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.
  3. Certified Environmental Management
    JUWI 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.
  4. Collaborative Sustainability through STEP
    Joining 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

Chapters

Chapters · click to jump
00:09
Introduction to JUWI's Sustainability
Shanjanaa Soundharajan introduces Juliane Scherer of JUWI, who begins by explaining JUWI's 30-year legacy in renewables and its deep-seated commitment to environmental protection.
00:39
Operational Sustainability & Environmental Management
Juliane Scherer details JUWI's proactive approach to sustainability in daily operations, including the implementation of a certified environmental management system and eco-friendly trade fair practices.
00:57
Collective Action Through STEP
Scherer highlights the importance of JUWI's membership in the STEP initiative to unite with other exhibitors, amplifying their collective voice for greater sustainability impact in the industry.
01:13
Interview Conclusion
Shanjanaa Soundharajan concludes the interview, thanking Juliane Scherer for her insights into JUWI's sustainability efforts and commitment to STEP.

Interview transcript

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Hi, I'm Sandra from Step and we are here at the Smarter E in Munich. I'm here with Juliana from uvu. Hi, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too. So I have a question for you. Yes. What's your motivation to become a member of STEP and how does this reflect your company's commitment to sustainability? Of course. So UV has been active in the renewable energy sector for 30 years, and environmental and climate protection are part of our DNA. We plan, build and operate renewable energy plans for sustainable future. In addition, of course, we also take responsibility for sustainability in our daily activities. We are currently introducing a certified environmental management system. It is a matter of course for us that also our trade fair appearance is as climate friendly as possible. The initiative step enables us to pull our interests together with other exhibitors to make our voice heard in the trade fair landscape. Only if everyone works together, exhibitors and organizers will, will have a positive impact in case of sustainability. Thank you for the wonderful insights. We are so happy that you're a member of step. You were. Yeah. Thank you so much. Looking Forward For next time. Yeah. See you. Bye-Bye.
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.