Gunther Kellermann

Job Title: Managing Director
Company: ZVEI - German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer Association
Country: Germany

Gunther Kellermann has been Managing Director of the Section Batteries at the ZVEI (Electro and Digital Industry Association) since February 2024. He represents the battery industry in Germany vis-à-vis politicians and authorities. Prior to that, he was responsible for various topics in the field of environmental regulation and substance policy in the ZVEI for 4 years. Before joining the ZVEI, Mr. Kellermann worked for several years in the field of political advocacy at BASF and the VCI (Federation of the German Chemical Industry). Mr. Kellermann studied in Freiburg and graduated with a degree in economics.

June 18, 2024Welcome & Introduction: The New Battery Regulation - Main Aspects, First Deadlines, Roles and Responsibilities

Sessions

Session

Clean Batteries - EU Battery Regulation 2023 - What Does it Mean for the Industry?

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

ICM München Room 4

The transition to a clean and CO2-neutral energy supply requires the use of components that meet these requirements. The CO2 footprint and environmental impact of battery production must be reduced to acceptable levels. With the new EU Battery Regulation, a comprehensive set of requirements has recently been published, that will have a major impact on the battery industry. What are the implications of the new EU Battery Regulation? By when must each requirement be implemented? What are the critical points of this regulation?

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