Data, Design, Decarbonize: Transforming Filtration for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Mr. Martin Klein
Sr. Vice President, Engineering Filter Elements & Filtration Materials
MANN+HUMMEL, DE
Speaker Bio
Mr. Klein is the Senior Vice President of Engineering for Filter Elements and Filtration Materials at MANN+HUMMEL GmbH in Germany. He earned his Master degree in 2003 from Karlsruhe University in process engineering with focus on filtration and aerosol technology.
Klein joined MANN+HUMMEL in 2003 as a development engineer, focusing on fuel filter media and elements for the automotive aftermarket. In 2010, he transitioned to the Innovation and Corporate Strategy department, managing both national and international teams. By February 2017, he was appointed Vice President of Cabin Air Filtration. In 2020, Klein took over the global responsibility for filter element engineering overseeing engineering operations across multiple locations, including the U.S., Brazil, Germany, Bosnia, Poland, India, Korea, and China. In April 2024 he assumed his current position in which his is additionally responsible for the RD of Filtration Materials in MANN+HUMMEL.
Presentation time
December 2, 2025
9:55 am - 10:10am EST
Abstract
The presentation outlines the modern Carbon Zero Strategy for the filtration industry, coupled with the advanced automation of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and the development of sustainable filtration products, including:
Carbon Zero Strategy: A comprehensive approach addressing energy efficiency, renewable energy sourcing, sustainable supply chains, and low-carbon product design across all scopes of emissions.
Digital Transformation in Sustainability: Automation of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations enables scalable, data-driven evaluation of environmental impact across a broad product portfolio.
Material Innovation: Introduction of recycled plastics, lignin-based filter media, and plant-derived polyols significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and fossil resource dependency—without compromising product performance or quality.
Impact Visualization: Case studies and dashboard tools demonstrate measurable CO₂ savings, crude oil reduction, and cost implications of sustainable alternatives.
Together, these initiatives position our program as a key enabler of sustainable mobility, air, and water solutions, helping customers and partners advance toward climate-neutral operations with transparent metrics and scalable, data-driven design.