Keynote introduction: Prof. Bertrand Rose, Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Physics and Engineering

“From lean and green to lean and safe: seeking for more and more sustainable performance”
The combination of environmental performance and a continuous improvement approach aimed at the joint elimination of Lean and Green waste in production processes offers synergies and significant gains in both environmental and economic terms. The major problem with this combination lies in the implementation of ad hoc tools within manufacturing companies with different processes and cultural characteristics. In recent years, the emphasis has shifted from lean and green to lean and safety. Based on an ongoing analysis of the state of the art and surveys of best practices, our research work includes several evaluations and observations on industrial sites. The development of an adaptable deployment roadmap, highlighting the social aspects through the involvement and enhancement of employees, is thus presented.

Keynote introduction: Prof. Dr. Anke Weidlich, Chair for Control and Integration of Grids, Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering INATECH

“Pathways to Net Zero Energy Systems“
Strategies for net zero energy systems worldwide In recent times, several countries and regions across the globe established goals of attaining carbon neutrality within their economies. The energy sector plays a crucial role in realizing these objectives. Energy system models are valuable tools in charting out pathways towards carbon-free energy supplies, and an array of scenarios have recently been published on the basis of such models. In this talk, such scenarios are reviewed, their commonalities highlighted and their differences discussed. A special emphasis will be put on the role of renewable energy in general, and solar energy in particular. Furthermore, recent developments in clean energy investments are contrasted with the scenario pathways to identify demand for action.