Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video features a recording of BCG's Climate & Sustainability Summit “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, held on 7 November 2025 during the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.
It explores how economic systems must evolve to meet sustainability challenges in times of political uncertainty and scientific urgency. The curated speaker lineup and forward-looking agenda address the realities of climate science, the resilience of Europe’s climate leadership, and the role of businesses in turning climate action into a competitive advantage.
Europe’s energy sector is undergoing a massive transformation. The sector must reduce emissions while accommodating increasing power demand from electrification and AI—requiring billions of euros in investment within a short timeframe. The next phase of this transformation must combine two goals: achieving emission reduction targets while restoring affordability.
This panel explores how to design a system where both goals reinforce each other and showcases a well-founded consensus within the energy industry, beyond the current political polarization.
Moderator: Jens Burchardt, Managing Director & Partner, Co-founder Center for Climate and Sustainability, BCG
Speakers: Veronika Grimm, Member of the German Council of Economic Experts, Supervisory Board Member at Siemens Energy AG; Stefan Kapferer, CEO, 50Hertz Transmission; Georg Stamatelopoulos, CEO, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Supported by BCG
Explore the full playlist of Circle discussions:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkhVBjzvMPh1P0itWV8x0gTt5uCScpcR_
🌐 Learn More About Falling Walls Circle:
falling-walls.com/circle
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This video features a recording of BCG's Climate & Sustainability Summit “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, held on 7 November 2025 during the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.
It explores how economic systems must evolve to meet sustainability challenges in times of political uncertainty and scientific urgency. The curated speaker lineup and forward-looking agenda address the realities of climate science, the resilience of Europe’s climate leadership, and the role of businesses in turning climate action into a competitive advantage.
Europe’s energy sector is undergoing a massive transformation. The sector must reduce emissions while accommodating increasing power demand from electrification and AI—requiring billions of euros in investment within a short timeframe. The next phase of this transformation must combine two goals: achieving emission reduction targets while restoring affordability.
This panel explores how to design a system where both goals reinforce each other and showcases a well-founded consensus within the energy industry, beyond the current political polarization.
Moderator: Jens Burchardt, Managing Director & Partner, Co-founder Center for Climate and Sustainability, BCG
Speakers: Veronika Grimm, Member of the German Council of Economic Experts, Supervisory Board Member at Siemens Energy AG; Stefan Kapferer, CEO, 50Hertz Transmission; Georg Stamatelopoulos, CEO, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Supported by BCG
Explore the full playlist of Circle discussions:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkhVBjzvMPh1P0itWV8x0gTt5uCScpcR_
🌐 Learn More About Falling Walls Circle:
falling-walls.com/circle
📩 Stay Updated:
falling-walls.com/get-involved/newsletter
#FallingWallsCircle #ScienceSummit25
