COP18: Taking action for a world that lasts

Siemens was actively involved in side events and thought leadership conferences that took place alongside COP18 (November 26 – December 7, 2012) in Doha, Qatar.

The COP18 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar, was an opportunity for high-ranking representatives from the community of nations to meet and discuss climate change solutions. Technology is one of the strongest forces for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating the negative consequences of climate change as global warming. And most of the technological solutions that hold the key to our success are already available today.

As a thought leader, Siemens took an active part in the U.N. Climate Change Conference COP18 in Qatar, with the aim of helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. In 2012, Siemens green products and solutions helped our customers conserve 332 million metric tons of CO₂ – we are contributing with our green technologies here and now!

COP18 – Sustainability in Action

Doha’s Tornado Tower, a landmark example of a Siemens Total Building Solution, was lit up in green using energy efficient LED lights for the duration of COP18.
COP18 Qatar

Taking action for a world that lasts
Renewable energy

In a world of climate change and limited fossil fuel resources, renewable sources are increasingly important. In the Middle East, there is a vast potential for renewable energy.
Renewable energy
Smart energy use

Energy-efficient public transportation, intelligent traffic management, and electromobility can all contribute to significant energy savings in transportation.
Smart energy use
Industrial efficiency

Greater efficiency leads to a greater profit, while reducing emissions and saving resources.
Industrial efficiency
Fossil energy

The production of fossil fuels has played an important economic role in the region for decades, and there’s much to gain from efficient use of fossil resources.
Fossil energy

Siemens is taking action for a world that lasts. Long-term partnerships, speaking engagements, best practice showcases and involving current and future influencers on the topic were part of the active participation of Siemens with COP18 in Qatar. To combat climate change, a sustainable energy system with a wide range of measures regarding sustainable generation, intelligent distribution, and efficient consumption is required. Solutions differ across regions, as do various forms of energy use and technologies. The Middle East is able to increase buildings‘ energy efficiency, increase efficiency of fossil power plants and make desalination plants more environmentally-friendly.

In Qatar and the wider Middle East, Siemens’ technology is already contributing to greater energy efficiency. And as a leader in climate protection technologies and green urban infrastructure, we are working around the world today to find enduring answers for the world of tomorrow – a sustainable future that balances the planet, people and profits.

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Our speakers at COP18 and its side events

Speakers

Barbara Kux Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Chief Sustainability Officer
Barbara Kux is Head of Supply Chain Management, Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Shared Services at Siemens AG.
Jan Schoenig Program Manager Qatar 2022, Siemens Qatar
Jan Schoenig is the Siemens Program Manager for the 2022 soccer World Cup in Qatar and responsible for strategy, partner relations and program management.
Joachim Kundt Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategies
Joachim Kundt is Senior Vice President Corporate Strategies of Siemens AG. Previously he was CEO of Siemens Lower Gulf Region.
Uwe Schriek Head of the Siemens patent departments, IC SG, IC LMV and ET
Uwe Schriek's responsibility is to communicate with trade associations and political decision makers about intellectual property and its role in innovation.
Bernhard Fonseka CEO of Siemens WLL in Qatar
Bernhard Fonseka is CEO of Siemens Qatar. Previously he was Senior Vice President of Siemens Ltd., China.

Meet our speakers here

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 5 p.m. (CET)

TweetChat on “The Future of Energy”; #FoEchat

Moderation: Siemens Energy Twitter channel; expert Twitter channels: The Energy Collective, World Resources Institute and Gregory Unruh, #FoEchat
Sunday, Dec. 2, 9-10 a.m. (AST)

World Climate Summit, Plenary panel session:

Sustaining Momentum for Change: Public & Private Partnerships in Action

Speaker: Joachim Kundt
The Ritz Carlton
Sunday, Dec. 2, 3-4 p.m. (AST)

World Climate Summit, Plenary panel session:

Smart Infrastructure: The Next Generation

Speaker: Jan Schoenig
The Ritz Carlton
Monday, Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. (AST)

Global Business Day Doha “Diversifying actions for climate impact”

Doha Debate: How to keep the lights on and a cool climate

Speaker: Bernhard Fonseka
Diplomatic Club Doha
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 10:10 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. (AST)

Business Europe, Workshop:“The role of Intellectual Property Rights for the successful development of low carbon technologies”

Business views on the role of IPRs and technology in the context of the global climate negotiations. Speaker: Uwe Schriek
Qatar National Convention Centre
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (AST)

Caring for Climate

Remarks by Caring for Climate Companies

Speaker: Barbara Kux
The Ritz Carlton
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5:10-6:10 p.m. (AST)

Sustainable Innovation Forum, UNEP & Siemens Practitioners Debate:

Energy & Innovation, topics: Energy Efficiency in Buildings, UNEP´s Enlighten Project; Moderation: Mark Radka

Speakers: Léa Kai Aboujaoudé, representatives Siemens Qatar
InterContinental DOHA Hotel
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5:10-6:10 p.m. (AST)

Sustainable Innovation Forum, UNEP & Siemens Practitioners Debate:

Sustainable Cities, topics: The Rio de Janeiro Low Carbon City Development Program, Doha Light Rail Project; Moderation: Jens Dinkel

Speakers: Youssef Merjaneh, Gino van Begin
InterContinental DOHA Hotel
Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (AST)

Sustainable Innovation Forum, Harvard Business Review and Future Influencers Webinar / Panel Discussion on Building a Sustainable Future: Unlocking the Energy Challenge. Panelists: Barbara Kux, Jennifer Morgan, Gregory Unruh, Anna Leidreiter, Kali Taylor and Gatien Bon.
InterContinental DOHA Hotel
Thursday, Dec. 6, 8:30-8:40 p.m. (AST)

Sustainable Innovation Forum, Closing Speech

Speakers: Barbara Kux, Achim Steiner
InterContinental DOHA Hotel

Our activities and solutions at COP18

In 2011, Siemens launched the “Future Influencers” community, a think tank focusing on sustainability. The community met in Doha at COP18.

Learn about Siemens in Qatar and Egypt and two flagship projects in Doha - Total Building Solutions for the Tornado Tower and the Middle East’s most energy-efficient tram system.

Siemens activities at COP18
Impressions of Siemens activities around COP18 and a sneak peek into already existing showcases to make Qatar a sustainable place to live.
The “Future Influencers”
The Future Influencers community is an exclusive think tank enabling leaders to engage in high-level discussions on sustainability topics. With partners like the World Resources Institute and Harvard Business Review, the Future Influencers’ goal is to come up with answers to sustainability challenges. The project was launched by Siemens in 2011. Future Influencers came together in Doha to discuss solutions for the Future of Energy.
Future Influencers
Siemens – answering the water needs of communities in Egypt
Urban developments in Egypt's cities are increasing. 1.7 million new inhabitants enter Cairo alone each year, pushing the water requirements higher. Discover how Siemens is answering this critical need for water treatment in Egypt.
Siemens – using technology to answer Qatar's need for sustainable cities
Qatar is growing at a rapid, unprecedented pace. With an increasing population's need for building sustainable cities that secure their future, Siemens has the technological know-how to help build cities that last.
Total Building Solution for the Tornado Tower in Doha
The Tornado Tower is Doha’s new landmark. It is 200 meters high and provides roughly 58,000 square meters of office space, stores, and restaurants. For the building, the owners wanted an integrated solution for control, monitoring, and reduction of energy as well as for control and monitoring of the building management system. Siemens created a customized Total Building Solution for the Tornado tower.
Tornado Tower in Doha
The Middle East’s most energy-efficient tram system in Qatar
Qatar wants to build the Middle East’s most energy-efficient tram system in Doha. Siemens was awarded a contract for the turnkey construction of the tram system and will supply Doha with nineteen Avenio trams, which will enter service in fall 2015 and carry up to 239 passengers per tram. Siemens will also enable this tram system to use energy more efficiently and reduce emissions with the Sitras HES (hybrid energy storage) system.
Energy-efficient tram in Doha