Interview with Dr . Gunther Kegel , CEO of Pepperl + Fuchs
The automation expert believes that a world whose engine is electricity is also future-proof for future generations . The designated president of the ZVEI was a participant in this year ’ s Digital Days , the virtual trade fair event of the Hannover Messe . We met the trained engineer and top manager in this context .
è The ZVEI has launched a campaign called “ Innovation protects climate ”. How does that work – how can innovation protect the climate ? In fact , this is a huge issue for us , and we as an industry have a lot to say about it . Today we are facing the greatest challenges in human history – namely climate protection and global warming . We need a climate which , in perspective , must be able to support the lives of around eleven billion people .
Electrical engineering can make a significant contribution here . And we do this by not protecting the climate through banning and prohibiting things , but by thinking about technological alternatives and innovations . The aim must be to increase consumption and prosperity , and to do so for everyone . And , in turn , without further increasing carbon à
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