In addition to a comprehensive planning process of possible scenarios regarding long-term economic, industrial, and socio-political framework conditions, an important question is at the center of our deliberations: in our global environment, how can we uphold—or where it is possible even further improve—our standards (particularly with regard to environmental compatibility, resource efficiency, and our relationships with our employees and business partners) that are in many sectors already far above the average and much higher than is mandated by law.