SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability

Forget about ticking boxes. Sustainability is now the driving force behind successful, future-ready companies.

In this episode, Sven Steinert talks to Change and Transformation Director Carolle Müller (Ex Merck) to explore the critical role sustainability plays in modern business strategy. Carolle explains why sustainability is not just a compliance topic, but the key to future-proof transformation and long-term success, impacting everything from profitability to talent acquisition. Drawing from her vast experience, she offers insights on driving sustainable change in corporate culture and embedding sustainability at every level of business operations.

You'll learn:

1. Why a corporate sustainability culture must address environmental, social and economic factors to be truly effective
2. How leadership can fully integrate sustainability into every aspect of business strategy
3. Why businesses must move beyond compliance to stay competitive
4. How the role of sustainability managers will transform across organisations
5. Why sustainability will soon define business viability, influencing profitability and the ability to attract top talent 

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Get in touch with Carolle Müller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolle-müller/

View Carolle Müller's freelancer profile on https://www.sustypeople.com/, a platform connecting sustainability professionals with organisations seeking expert talent.

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About the host Sven Steinert:
Sven Steinert is the CEO of SUSTAINX | The Sustainability Leaders Community, and Partner and Sustainability Lead at H&Z Management Consulting. To Sven, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s about making real changes for a sustainable future. His goal is to help companies reduce their environmental footprint and embrace circularity. Sven is passionate about ice hockey, and exploring new cultures to enrich his understanding of the world and diverse ways of life.

Get in touch with Sven Steinert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svensteinert/

Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at sustainx.bettermode.io.

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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Circular product design is the key to moving sustainability beyond greenwashing to achieve true environmental impact.

In this episode, host Sven Steinert sits down with Dr. Jan Christoph von der Lancken, Managing Director at EPEA GmbH, to explore the revolutionary "Cradle to Cradle" framework, and how it is transforming circular product design. Dr. Jan Christoph von der Lancken highlights the critical shift from waste to nutrient-based thinking and offers actionable insights for companies aiming to achieve genuine sustainability.

You'll learn:

1. The foundational principles of the "Cradle to Cradle" concept
2. Key steps to initiate circular product design in your organisation
3. How the chemical perspective can transform product specifications for sustainability
4. The importance of designing products for service rather than mere longevity
5. Real-world examples of companies successfully implementing circular design strategies

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Get in touch with Dr. Jan Christoph van der Lancken on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jan-von-der-lancken-6302451b3/

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Details about EPEA GmbH:
Website: https://www.epea.com
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company size: 51-200 employees
Founded: 1987

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About the host Sven Steinert:
Sven Steinert is the CEO of SUSTAINX | The Sustainability Leaders Community, and Partner and Sustainability Lead at H&Z Management Consulting. To Sven, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s about making real changes for a sustainable future. His goal is to help companies reduce their environmental footprint and embrace circularity. Sven is passionate about ice hockey, and exploring new cultures to enrich his understanding of the world and diverse ways of life.

Get in touch with Sven Steinert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svensteinert/

Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at sustainx.bettermode.io.

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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Unlock the secrets of turning sustainability from a regulatory necessity into a business edge.

In the first episode of SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability, host Sven Steinert is joined by Vanessa Seipp, Sustainability & Governance Expert Strategic Procurement at Siemens Healthineers. Vanessa shares insights on how to integrate sustainability into procurement processes, the real challenges of implementation, and why cross-functional collaboration is vital for driving sustainability forward.


You'll learn:

1. How to integrate sustainability into procurement to meet environmental and social standards.
2. Strategies for promoting sustainability across an organisation.

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Get in touch with Vanessa Seipp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-seipp-28a578127/

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Details about Siemens Healthineers:
Website: https://siemens-healthineers.com
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Size: 10,001+ employees

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About the host Sven Steinert:
Sven Steinert is the CEO of SUSTAINX | The Sustainability Leaders Community, and Partner and Sustainability Lead at H&Z Management Consulting. To Sven, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s about making real changes for a sustainable future. His goal is to help companies reduce their environmental footprint and embrace circularity. Sven is passionate about ice hockey, and exploring new cultures to enrich his understanding of the world and diverse ways of life.

Get in touch with Sven Steinert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svensteinert/

Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at sustainx.bettermode.io.

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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.