Industry Leaders to Gather in Berlin for the Global Decarbonization Forum 2026: "The Industry Endgame"

BERLIN, 2nd March, 2026 - As the industrial sector faces increasing pressure to move beyond mere reporting toward systemic transformation, the Global Decarbonization Forum 2026 is set to take place on 16 April 2026 at the historic Palais Kulturbrauerei.

Under the theme "The Industry Endgame," the forum, hosted by Enterprise Environmental Intelligence Scale Up carbmee, moves the conversation away from short-term compliance and toward long-term strategic mastery.

The event serves as a high-impact summit for industry leaders, sustainability pioneers, and climate strategists to align carbon reduction with corporate value levers across finance, procurement, and global regulation.

Mastering the Strategic Chessboard

Industrial decarbonization is increasingly viewed not as a burden, but as a "value lever." This year’s forum focuses on the "endgame", the long-term vision required to navigate the complex interplay of global supply chains and carbon accountability.

“Decarbonization is a long game,” says Prof. Dr. Christian Heinrich, CEO of carbmee. “Like in chess, the opening matters, but the endgame is won by those who think several moves ahead. This forum equips leaders to play the full board.”

Featured Speakers & Agenda Highlights

The 2026 lineup features influential voices from the intersection of policy, finance, and logistics such as:

• Robert Habeck (Former Vice Chancellor): Delivering the keynote address, "The Global Race to Decarbonization," exploring the geopolitical and economic stakes of the transition.
• Heather Buchanan (UK Parliament APPG on Sustainable Finance, Special Advisor): Leading a fireside chat on "Decarbonization as a Catalyst for Capital Market Value," focusing on how sustainability drives investment.
• Lars Karlsson (Global Head of Trade, Maersk): Discussing "Redefining Global Trade in the Era of Carbon Accountability."
• Thiemo Färber (Palfinger): Sharing practical insights on "Powering a Circular Economy Strategy with Product-Level Carbon Transparency."

Technology as an Enabler

A central pillar of the forum will be Environmental Intelligence. Besides industry Best Practices and insights into political developments, attendees will receive an exclusive look at how the carbmee EIS™ platform is helping enterprises scale their carbon reductions through data-driven transparency, allowing for precise, actionable strategies across global supply chains.

Event Details

• Date: 16 April 2026
• Location: Palais Kulturbrauerei, Berlin
• Registration: Now open at https://www.carbmee.com/global-decarbonization-forum

Press Accreditation now open

Accreditation for members of the press is now officially open. Journalists and media professionals who wish to attend are kindly requested to submit their details via email to leamanthey@carbmee.com to apply for accreditation. Please note that all media representatives must be vetted and formally registered in advance to receive confirmation and access to the event.