Christoph Gürtler

Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau Chemie Energie operates as a trade union. The private company is based in Hannover, Germany.

PlasticsEurope is a leading European trade association that aims to end plastic pollution by 2040 through a circular economy where all plastic applications are reused, recycled, and responsibly managed during and after use while enabling a lower greenhouse gas emissions plastic economy. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium, with centers in other European cities. The Belgian company emphasizes the importance of sustainability and minimizing the impact of plastic production on the environment. PlasticsEurope supports the objectives set out in the Paris Agreement and the European Union’s ambition to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050.

CLAAS KGaA mbH engages in the provision of agricultural technology solutions. Its products and services include combines, forage harvesters, tractors, forage harvesting machinery, electronic expertise, CLAAS service and parts, balers, telehandlers, and wheel loaders. The company was founded by August Claas in 1913 and is headquartered in Harsewinkel, Germany.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV operates a chemical industry association. The non-profit company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Conseil Européen de l'industrie Chimique, also known as the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), is a non-profit organization that represents large, medium, and small chemical companies across Europe. The non-profit company was founded in 1972 and is based in Brussels, Belgium, with subsidiaries in Belgium. Cefic is committed to the UN sustainability agenda and has developed a unique roadmap, called the Transition Pathway, to guide the European chemicals industry through the massive transformation needed to meet the EU Green Deal goals. The Transition Pathway lays out more than 200 actions for the EU institutions, Member State governments, and industry to build the business case for investing in sustainability. Cefic provides clarity, predictability, and direction to guide the industry through the transition.

Regierungskommission Deutscher Corporate Governance Kodex is a commission that consists of managing and supervisory board representatives of German listed companies and their stakeholders, such as institutional and retail investors, academics, auditors, and a trade union federation. It develops, reviews, and updates the code. The company was founded in September 2001 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Bayer (China) Co., Ltd. offers pharmaceutical & other related products. It has three divisions namely: Bayer Healthcare, Bayer Cropscience & Bayer Material Science. The firm products include Bayaspirin, Talcid and Glucobay. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.

Still GmbH manufactures fork lift trucks and storage technology. The company engages in rental, financing and hiring services. It also supplies platform trucks, tractors and intralogistics systems. The firm’s products encompass electronic, diesel and LP gas forklift, warehousing, order picking stacker; low and high lift pallet trucks. The company was founded by Hans Still on February 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings Ltd. produces paints, finishes, stains, and synthetic resins. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Bressenden Place, the United Kingdom.

DSM BV engages in the provision of ingredients, expertise, and solutions for plant-based products. It operates through the following segments: Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH); Health, Nutrition, and Care (HNC); Food and Beverage (F and B); and Other. The ANH segment includes developing sustainable animal farming through essential products, performance solutions, and precision services serving the poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture markets. The HNC segment provides health, nutrition, and care solutions for markets such as early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma, medical, and personal care. The F and B segment focuses on supporting healthy diets through nutritious, delicious, and sustainable solutions for several market segments including bakery, beverages and brewing, dairy, savory, plant-based alternative proteins, and pet food. The Other segment is involved in corporate activities. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

Linde Material Handling GmbH engages in the manufacture of lift and warehouse trucks and equipment. Its products include forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and mobile hydraulics. The company was founded by Hugo Güldner, Carl von Linde, and Georg von Krauss in 1904 and is headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH operates department stores. The company also develops and manages an Internet portal for the sale of various products. It offers men's and women's apparel, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, leisure and sports goods, furniture, household products, as well as home appliances and electrical devices. The company was founded by Rudolph Karstadt in 1881 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

KION North America Corp. manufactures and distributes material handling equipment for forklift trucks. Its products include hydraulic control devices, transmission systems, and warehouse equipment. The firm provides forklift trucks driven by combustion engine, electric motor, sideloaders, container handlers, order pickers, tractors, high-level stackers, and reach trucks. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Summerville, SC.

Superlift UK Ltd. provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom.

Bayer Pharma AG engages in the development and production of prescription drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and women's illnesses, as well as special therapy in the areas of oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology. It also offers medical equipment used in diagnostic imaging with applications in the field of radiology. The company was founded on March 9, 1965 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is an organization for the accountancy profession, comprising 180 member and associate organizations in 135 jurisdictions, representing more than 3 million professional accountants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. IFAC supports the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards, prepares a future-ready accounting profession, and speaks out as the voice of the accounting profession. Anwaruddin Chowdhury founded the company, and Kevin Dancey has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Lazard Ltd., Lazard & Co. GmbH is a German investment bank company that provides financial advisory and asset management services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Ken Oliver Fritz-Früh, Christian Straube, Jörg Asmussen.

Part of BearingPoint GmbH, KPMG Consulting AG is a German company that provides information technology consulting services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. KPMG Consulting was acquired by BearingPoint, Inc. from KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG on August 22, 2002 for $627.12 million.

Part of Bayer AG, Bayer Chemicals GmbH is a German company that manufactures coating materials and chemicals. The company is based in Leverkusen, Germany.

Part of Bayer AG, Bayer Innovation GmbH conducts creative pharmaceutical research. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Detlef Wollweber.

Currenta Geschäftsführungs GmbH is a company based in Leverkusen, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany. The German company specializes in supply, waste management, safety, and the management of the chempark. The company provides customized solutions to their customers, ranging from material and energy supply to the development of disposal and safety concepts, as well as support in approval procedures. Currenta offers their services to the chemical and chemical-related industries both inside and outside chempark, creating high and sustainable value.

SCHOTT AG engages in the production and distribution of specialty glass and glass ceramics. Its products are used in the consumer electronics, pharmaceutical, defense and security, optics, life sciences, energy and environment, automotive, and aviation industries. The company was founded by Otto Schott, Ernst Abbe, Carl Zeiss and Roderich Zeiss in 1884 and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.

Bayer Beistandskasse operates as a mutual insurance association. It provides death benefit services and offers financial help to surviving dependents. The company was founded on May 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.

Part of Freudenberg & Co. KG, Freudenberg SE is a technology group that develops innovative solutions for various industries such as medical, food processing, energy, and more. Based in Weinheim, Germany, Freudenberg contributes to improved functional reliability, operating lives, and environmental protection. The German company provides reliable components such as seals, filters, lubricants, and nonwovens that ensure long-term productivity and quality. Mohsen M. Sohi has been the CEO of the company since 2012.