New power solutions for an improved carbon bootprint

摘要

When the heads of government of NATO member states meet, the major issues are usually on the agenda - how to deal with China, the future of the transatlantic relationship, or disagreements on budget issues. But at the summit in Brussels in June 2021, an issue was discussed that so far has not really been associated with the alliance, but is still no less important: climate change mitigation and the role the defense sector can play. After all, it has a heavy impact on the environment. A study by Boston University calculated that the US military emitted more than 200 million metric tons of carbon in 2018. Only 16 countries in the world emit more greenhouse gases per year. "Combating climate change and security policy are inextricably linked," explains Dr. Stefan Stenzel, Managing Director of VINCORION. "The challenge is to find sustainable solutions without neglecting the core mission - safety. All stakeholders are called upon to do their part, including us as an industrial company, of course. That's why we're working hard to firmly entrench a sustainability mindset throughout all areas of our business - from secure supply chains and low-emission manufacturing techniques to the development of efficient and resource-friendly power solutions for civilian and military use."