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With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

The Tengelmann Group was established in 1867 and is an active entrepreneurial family investor currently holding shares in more than 50 companies in Europe and North America. The diverse portfolio includes large retailers such as OBI and KiK, the real estate company TREI or the energy consulting company Tengelmann Energie. Our affiliated investment companies Tengelmann Ventures, Emil Capital Partners and Tengelmann Growth Partners invest in start-ups and grown-ups.

As a market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies turn businesses into intelligent, sustainable enterprises and SAP applications and services enable business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably and adapt continuously. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.

Aurubis AG is a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues into metals of the highest quality. Sustainability is a fundamental part of the Aurubis strategy. “Aurubis responsibly transforms raw materials into value” – the company integrates sustainable conduct and business activities into the corporate culture. Aurubis has around 7,100 employees and production sites in Europe and the US.

SOEX and I:CO are joined forces and combine a modern vision of circularity with a long standing tradition of over 40 years of experience in the collection, processing, trading and recycling of used textiles and shoes. As part of a strong international network, the SOEX Group is a global player in pioneering textile circularity and driving innovative solutions. Almost 150 million tons of clothing and shoes are sold worldwide every year. The majority ends up in landfills or is incinerated instead of being reused or recycled, wasting valuable resources and causing great harm to the environment.

For more than 25 years, Bergzeit has been committed to bringing the spirit of “Bergzeit” to life for everyone. Based in the Bavarian Alps, the company has grown into a premier online destination for mountain sports equipment, featuring over 40,000 products from more than 500 brands. Its passionate team of over 370 employees not only shares a deep love for the mountains but also strives to protect their natural beauty. Bergzeit stands out as a specialist in mountain sports while actively promoting sustainable consumption and mindful practices.

The ebm-papst Group, a family-owned business headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, is the world’s leading manufacturer of fans and motors that has been setting industry standards since 1963. With expertise in motor technology, electronics, aerodynamics, and digitalization, ebm-papst sets the benchmark in almost all its sectors, such as ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, heating technology, information technology, mechanical engineering, intralogistics, and medical technology. Sustainability is embedded in our company’s DNA, driving us to prioritize resource-efficient manufacturing and develop intelligent, tailor-made solutions that empower our customers to reduce emissions and lower their CO₂ footprint every day. By continuously advancing sustainable and digital technologies, we contribute to a better climate—for people, their applications, and the planet. With our passion, we strengthen our role in the circular economy ecosystem and make a meaningful impact.