Peter Frieß

Sustainability - the key success factor for companies in the future

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Digitalization, Innovation & Future

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Peter Frieß
Entrepreneur Peter Frieß

Vita

Act Sustainably. Shape the Future: Peter Frieß – Pioneer for Climate Neutrality and Corporate Responsibility

Peter Frieß is an entrepreneur, a Senator in the Senate of Economy, and one of the leading advisors on sustainability and climate strategies in the German-speaking world. Through his consulting firm Fokus Zukunft, he has already guided over 1,900 companies on their journey to climate neutrality – with expertise, measurable impact, and a clear goal: taking responsibility and securing the future.

From Executive Board to Sustainability Pioneer

After holding leadership roles as Managing Director in the aviation sector, CFO of a publicly listed retail group, and CEO in the energy sector, Peter Frieß founded his own company in 2011. His motivation: to actively address the pressing challenges related to climate change, demographics, and environmental protection – in an economically viable and socially impactful way.

Knowledge That Inspires – Impulses That Drive Action

In his keynotes, seminars, and workshops, Peter Frieß captivates audiences with his expertise, passion, and hands-on experience. He demonstrates clearly how ecological responsibility and entrepreneurial success can go hand in hand. His presentations not only convey facts but also inspire enthusiasm for sustainability – with a motivating and solution-oriented style.

Why Peter Frieß Is the Ideal Choice for Your Event

  • Entrepreneur and Senator in the Senate of Economy
  • Founder of Fokus Zukunft – guided over 1,900 companies to climate neutrality
  • Expert in ESG, carbon accounting, sustainable business models, and transformation
  • Inspiring speaker combining ecological responsibility with business success
  • Perfect for ESG forums, sustainability summits, leadership days, and business events

Book Peter Frieß now – and experience how climate strategies, entrepreneurship, and social engagement can successfully come together.

Topics

Within 60 years, the world population has increased from three to eight billion people and the per capita consumption of resources has risen sharply. As a result, we are facing incredible environmental and climate challenges. The need to act quickly is leading to ever faster and stronger pressure from customers, regulators and employees. Peter Frieß sensitizes the participants to participate and shows possible solutions.
 

Sustainability - 

A key success factor for companies in the future

  • How you can do good with the right sustainability strategy and inspire employees and customers alike
  • How to find the way to your environmental and climate protection strategy
  • How your strategies become a success factor for your company and receive recognition and appreciation
     

The Green Deal - 

How to master the environmental policy requirements of the future

  • How to move from the status quo via stakeholder analysis to the materiality matrix
  • How you can contribute to the fulfillment of the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations
  • How to find your way to your own sustainability report and how to do it successfully

References & Press

Technological leadership and environmental protection are in harmony with each other. DMG MORI therefore assumes holistic responsibility - worldwide. Many thanks to Peter Frieß and his team from Fokus Zukunft, who have always accompanied us competently on this path. The excellent, fast and flexible implementation was really great!”
Dr. Maurice Eschweiler, Chief Representative of DMG Mori Aktiengesellschaft


The Climate Alliance is a unique initiative that motivates companies throughout Austria to calculate their carbon footprint, implement reduction measures and offset the remaining amount of CO₂ by purchasing climate protection certificates. Without our Senate member Peter Frieß, we would not have been nearly as successful. 
Hans Harrer, Chairman of the Senate of Economy


Mr. Frieß conveyed very valuable ideas to our customers and impressed them with his excellent specialist knowledge. It was a very authentic and inspiring presentation.
Hans-Michael Strube, Chairman of the Management Board of Salzlandsparkasse
 

“I'm already looking forward to his presentation at our upcoming company anniversary” 
Petra Ottenwälder, Managing Partner of Ottenwälder und Ottenwälder

“Together with Peter Frieß and his Fokus Zukunft team, we have managed to reduce our carbon footprint to ZERO and thus make an important contribution to the preservation and protection of people, the environment and nature. Thanks to the great support, we were able to calculate our footprint and thus clearly identify where the greatest CO₂ emissions are generated in the company in order to reduce them as much as possible.”
Jürgen Schäfer, Managing Partner of CECEBA Bodywear GmbH

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