Kulmbach discussed: How to invest sustainably in the future!

Kulmbach discussed: How to invest sustainably in the future!

Kulmbach, Deutschland - The district of Kulmbach invites you to the 28th Kulmbacher energy talks on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Under the motto "Sustainably invest in environmental and climate protection", visitors can expect an exciting event in the large meeting room of the district office. The Energy Agency of Upper Franconia supports this event, which is of great interest to the municipalities and the entire region.

The financial industry plays a key role in the area of ​​sustainability and climate change. The diversity of sustainable financial products is growing steadily, but for many consumers it is difficult to keep an overview, such as Wiesentbote. The aim of the event is to give insights into the sustainability goals and the mechanisms of the financial sector so that everyone involved can better recognize the opportunities.

expertise and discussion

Expert lectures by Prof. Dr. Kay Herrmann and other representatives of the Sparkasse Kulmbach-Kronach will deal with the responsibility of the financial markets and the evaluation of real sustainability. The challenges of risk management with regard to sustainability-relevant risks are also discussed here, a topic that is highlighted by [Federal Environmental Office] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/wege-in-eine-nachtigigen- Finanzwirtschaft).

Another highlight of the lecture series will be Markus Suttner, who talks about the citizens' cooperatives and focuses on the Bürger-Energie ProGion eG. These approaches show how sustainability can be anchored in the local context. According to the lectures, there is enough time for the participants to ask their questions about sustainable investments - an opportunity that should not be missed.

participation and registration

Participation in the Kulmbacher energy talks is free of charge. However, registration is required by June 30, 2025. Interested parties can register by email to petri.kerstin@landkreis-kulmbach.de, by phone at 09221/707-164 or via a QR code. This event offers a unique opportunity to not only acquire knowledge, but also to actively participate in the discussion about the future challenges and opportunities of the finance industry in terms of environmental and climate protection.

In the context of the sustainable financial industry Bafin, the need to include environmental and climate risks into risk management and strategic corporate management. Transparent reporting on the sustainability of financial products is essential to avoid Greenwashing and provide investors the necessary information.

The challenge is to find suitable instruments in order to measure the effect of sustainable investments and ensure that financial products actually contribute to the realization of the sustainability goals. Only through a broad database and political signals can the path to a sustainable financial industry successfully be followed.