Speaker

Dr. Stefan M. Büttner

How climate neutrality can be achieved for industry

Dr. Stefan M. Büttner is a multiple award-winning change leader, trainer, and international transformation expert who guides companies on their journey towards a carbon-neutral economy. With over 200 presentations in 35 countries, he is considered one of the leading influencers for sustainable industrial transformation. His focus is on uniting economic efficiency, competitiveness, and resilience through strategically sound decarbonization strategies. As a visionary and connector, he brings stakeholders from various sectors together to develop holistic solutions for a sustainable future. Book Dr. Stefan M. Büttner for your event and actively shape the future with an expert who sees transformation as an economic opportunity and builds bridges between different sectors.

Rates

Vita

Climate-Neutral Business – Strategic, Realistic, Future-Proof

Dr. Stefan M. Büttner is an award-winning change leader, trainer, and international transformation expert who helps companies, organizations, and decision-makers transition to a climate-neutral economy. With over 200 lectures in more than 35 countries, numerous publications, and active participation in national and international committees, he is one of the leading thought leaders in sustainable industrial transformation.

Decarbonization with a Business Focus

Dr. Büttner views transformation as an opportunity, not a sacrifice. His goal is to unite profitability, competitiveness, and resilience through strategically grounded and practical decarbonization strategies. He helps businesses make sustainability measurable, foster innovation, and align economic realities with climate goals.

Building Bridges – Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Change

As a thought leader and networker, he brings together stakeholders from business, science, education, and politics to develop holistic solutions for a sustainable future. In seminars, training programs, and continuing education courses, he guides decision-makers, sustainability managers, professionals, and students in making the complex aspects of transformation tangible and actionable.

Why Dr. Stefan M. Büttner is the Right Speaker for Your Event

• Expert in industrial decarbonization & economic transformation
• Over 200 lectures worldwide & involvement in national/international committees
• Trainer, course leader & university lecturer with over 10 years of experience
• Bridge-builder between technology, business, education & politics
• Strategic consultant for resilience, climate neutrality & sustainable competitiveness

Book Dr. Stefan M. Büttner for Your Event

Shape the future actively with an expert who understands transformation as an economic opportunity and connects the players who make change possible.

Topics

Shaping the future! How companies are successfully mastering the climate-neutral transformation

Why decarbonization is more than just a trend - and how you can benefit from it
How companies are reconciling profitability and sustainability
Which measures strengthen your competitiveness and resilience

Industry in transition! Using sustainability as a growth driver

Why climate-neutral business is becoming a survival strategy
How you can achieve your sustainability goals with innovation and technology
Best practices: Successful strategies from over 35 countries

Gamechanger decarbonization! The future of industry starts now

How to effectively connect stakeholders and drive change together
Which technologies have the greatest impact on the green transformation
Why sustainable action not only protects the environment, but also ensures corporate success

Next level sustainability! Making managers & students fit for the future

How (prospective) sustainability managers are actively shaping the transformation
Why knowledge is the key to climate-neutral business
Which skills will be in demand tomorrow - and how to prepare for them today

Europe in transition! Data-driven decisions as a success factor

How data-driven management supports sustainable strategies
Why European regions play a key role in the transformation
Which political and economic framework conditions you need to know

References & Press

Company references excerpt:
Handelsblatt Media Group, AHK Exportinitiative Energie / German Energy Solutions, Politische Akademie Tutzing, Innovation Network Climate Neutral Companies, Fraunhofer IPA, RENAC, energiewächter, eclareon, adelphi, The Korean-German Energy Partnership, Technologieakademie Esslingen, IHK Böblingen, DFBEW, Weinig AG, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, etc.

For me, your contribution is one of the best I have ever heard on the subject of CO2 and climate neutrality.
Mr. R. L. , Managing Director of an SME

I went into the course without any great expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The speakers were technically competent and conveyed the topics very well. The mix of theory and group work was also very efficient. All in all, it was the best training course I've attended so far.
Mr. R. B. , Sustainability manager of a large company

„Great leaders manage to inspire and help unleash potential.“
New Era of Leaders

„There are many optimization and energy savings strategies that are affordable and will, in the long run, save everyone a lot of money,” Stefan M. Buettner, an energy expert at the University of Stuttgart, told me. The problem, he says, is that many of them are unfamiliar and involve kicking old habits.“
CNN

„In an interview, one of Germany’s foremost energy conservation experts, Stefan M. Buettner, says that companies can save energy and production costs more easily than they think.“
Energy Transition - The Global Energiewende

„He wanted to make a difference - and he found a way to do so.“
New Era of Leaders

Awards:
2021 Recognition of Key Contribution & Notable Efforts to Energy Efficiency – awarded by the UNECE Executive Secretary & United Nations Under-Secretary General

2024 Nominated as Voice of a New Era of Leaders - awared by the Leadership:Redefined movement

Excerpt expert groups, committees and advisory boards

UNECE Committee on Sustainable Energy (Vice-Chair), UNECE Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency (Chair), UNECE Task Force on Industrial Energy Efficiency (Chair), UNECE informal Task Force on E-Mobility (Lead of Cluster "Location Efficiency"), DESERTEC Foundation (Board of Advisors), EU Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy CCCE* (Steering Committee), Alliance Commission on a National Energy Efficiency Policy - Energy2030* (International Advisory Council, Co-Autor), G20 Energy Efficiency Task Group on Finance* and on Industry* (Coordinator), Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group EEFIG* (Member), UNIDO Industry Working Group* (Member), and Member of further Task Forces on Carbon Neutrality*, Just Transition, and Digitalisation in Energy (* concluded).