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Ep. 2 - Cradle to Cradle: Beyond Greenwashing to True Circular Product Design - with Dr. Jan Christoph van der Lancken
12 Aug 2024
00:53:34
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
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.
Ep. 1 - Sustainable Procurement: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage - with Vanessa Seipp
18 Jun 2024
00:44:07
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.
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.
Ep. 3 - Driving Real Transformation: Integrating Sustainability into Organisational Culture - with Carolle Müller
01 Oct 2024
00:39:25
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.
Ep. 4 - ALDI SOUTH Group’s Path to Sustainable Retail: Supplier Involvement and Strategic Pillars - with Sandra Körger
22 Oct 2024
00:44:23
ALDI SOUTH Group has set ambitious sustainability goals, but how do they bring suppliers along for the journey? Get inside their game-changing tactics.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert talks with Sandra Körger, Director of International Sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, about the retailer’s ambitious global sustainability strategy. Sandra explains how ALDI SOUTH Group is embedding sustainability across the business, from working closely with suppliers to turning sustainability reporting into a foundation for meaningful progress. Discover how this global leader is making sustainability affordable and accessible on a massive scale.
You'll learn:
1. The six key dimensions of ALDI SOUTH Group’s global sustainability strategy 2. How ALDI SOUTH Group collaborates with suppliers to embed sustainability throughout their supply chain 3. The strategic role of sustainability reporting as a baseline for driving change 4. ALDI SOUTH Group’s approach to human rights and environmental impact in their supply chains 5. The biggest challenges in scaling sustainable practices and how ALDI SOUTH Group is tackling them
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.
Ep. 5 - Unlocking Net Zero: Viessmann Climate Solution’s Unique Global Path to Decarbonisation - with Jahanzeb Tariq
05 Nov 2024
01:02:07
Discover how Viessmann Climate Solutions is leveraging circular design and bold strategies to lead the global market in net zero innovation.
In this episode, Sven Steinert talks with Jahanzeb Tariq, Global Manager of Product Sustainability and Circularity at Viessmann Climate Solutions. Jahanzeb explains how Viessmann, now part of Carrier Global, is driving decarbonisation with unique circular design strategies that adapt across continents. He also highlights the global challenges of climate change, from floods in Pakistan to navigating diverse sustainability regulations—all while staying focused on achieving net zero.
You'll learn:
1. What net zero means in industrial solutions and how Viessmann Climate Solutions' approach stands out globally 2. The company's strategies for decarbonising their diverse product portfolio 3. How circular product design is reshaping the company's product development process 4. The impact of climate change on developing regions 5. How the company is navigating a corporate merger without losing sight of its sustainability goals
Details about Viessmann Climate Solutions: Website: https://www.viessmann-climatesolutions.com Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Allendorf, Hesse Founded: 1917
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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.
Ep. 9 - Solving by Design: The Case for Regenerative Construction - with Frank Jensen
06 Jan 2025
01:05:31
How do we build a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal but the foundation of better business?
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Frank Jensen, owner and third-generation leader at Søren Jensen, a pioneering building engineering consultancy at the forefront of regenerative construction. Frank, who recently co-founded the Aarhus Centre for Regenerative Building with Aarhus University and Aarhus School of Architecture, shares his vision for a regenerative future where businesses operate within planetary boundaries, while actively contributing to environmental and societal wellbeing.
You'll learn: 1. How sustainability can drive better business outcomes 2. Why questioning outdated norms and rethinking what’s necessary is vital for innovation 3. The power of proactive design over reactive solutions 4. What makes visionary leadership essential for meaningful change 5. How long-term thinking can create a thriving, sustainable future
Details about Søren Jensen: Website: https://www.sj.dk/ Industry: Civil Engineering Company size: 51-200 employees Headquarters: Aarhus, Denmark Founded: 1945
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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.
Is your sustainability strategy truly integrated into your business DNA?
In this episode, host Sven Steinert talks to Susanne Horn, Director of Corporate Development at DEHN SE, about embedding sustainability into corporate strategy. Susanne shares how DEHN SE drives innovation by reducing material use, co-developing digital product passports, and collaborating with suppliers and industry peers. Learn how these actions are seamlessly integrated into the company’s operations and how DEHN SE turns regulatory requirements into opportunities for groundbreaking solutions.
You'll learn:
1. How embedding sustainability into corporate strategy creates lasting impact. 2. Why partnerships with suppliers, customers, and industry peers drive innovation. 3. How sustainability influences customer decisions and builds market advantage. 4. Why regulations are just the starting point for meaningful sustainability efforts.
Details about DEHN SE: Website: https://www.dehn.de Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Founded: 1910
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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.
Ep. 7 - Women at the Forefront: Shaping the Sustainability Agenda for Lasting Change - with Dr. Saskia Juretzek
02 Dec 2024
01:12:09
Transformative change needs diverse voices. Discover how Dr. Saskia Juretzek is empowering women to shape the future of sustainability.
In this episode, Sven Steinert welcomes Dr. Saskia Juretzek, Advisory Council Member at Futurewoman and author of "Nachhaltige Karriere: Mit dem richtigen Job die Welt verändern." They discuss the pivotal role of women in driving sustainability, Dr. Juretzek’s transition from management consulting to sustainability leadership, and the mission behind Futurewoman. Explore what it takes to thrive as a sustainability manager, the skills needed to make an impact, and why inclusive leadership is key to accelerating progress.
You'll learn:
1. The role of women in driving transformative change in sustainability 2. The essential skills for aspiring sustainability managers 3. How Futurewoman creates visibility and opportunities for women leaders 4. Why taking courageous steps can lead to a rewarding career in sustainability 5. The impact of a strong network in overcoming industry challenges
Details about Futurewoman: Website: https://www.futurewoman.de/ Industry: Public Relations and Communications Services Company size: 2-10 employees Headquarters: Munich, Bavaria (relocating to Cologne in the near future) Founded: 2020
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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.
Ep. 6 - How Bayer Crop Science Is Transforming Agricultural Sustainability through Collaboration and Technology - with Tomás Zaborowski
19 Nov 2024
01:03:10
Discover how Bayer Crop Science is driving a new era in global agriculture with innovative sustainability strategies and strong partnerships.
Join host Sven Steinert as he sits down with Tomás Zaborowski, Global Head of Sustainability Excellence at Bayer Crop Science. Tomás explains the company's comprehensive approach to revolutionising agriculture through regenerative practices and advanced technology. From securing leadership buy-in to building impactful partnerships with farmers, he breaks down the strategic pillars that support sustainable transformation.
You'll learn:
1. How to gain management support for sustainability initiatives 2. Effective strategies for collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders 3. Must-have skills for sustainability leaders 4. The evolving role of AI in sustainability strategies 5. Practical examples of overcoming challenges in large-scale sustainability projects
Details about Bayer Crop Science: Website: https://www.bayer.com/ Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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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.
Ep. 12 - Beyond the Game: How Sustainability is Reshaping the World of Sports - with Max Sorst
26 Mar 2025
01:10:22
Can sports drive the next wave of sustainability transformation?
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Max Sorst, Senior Director of Sustainability at SPORTFIVE, to uncover how sports can catalyse sustainability efforts worldwide. Max shares his journey of building a sustainability function from scratch at SPORTFIVE, tackling the industry's inherent challenges and leveraging sports’ emotional appeal to promote meaningful change.
You'll learn:
1. How SPORTFIVE built a sustainability function from scratch 2. Why leadership support is key to sustainability success 3. The role of partnerships in delivering real sustainability impact 4. Why diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports are critical for accelerating sustainability efforts 5. The future role of sports in shaping global sustainability conversations
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.
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.
Ep. 11 - The Roadmap to Decarbonisation: How DKV Mobility is Turning SBTi Targets into Reality - with Laura Cremer-Heesen
05 Mar 2025
00:47:48
Navigating the challenging journey of setting and implementing SBTi net-zero climate targets is essential for any company serious about sustainability and climate management.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Laura Cremer-Heesen, Director Sustainability at DKV Mobility, to share how her team tackled the challenges of defining, receiving approval and implementing SBTi net-zero climate targets. Laura delves into the "Lead in Green" initiative that drives sustainability at DKV Mobility, the importance of stakeholder engagement and leadership buy-in, and how to transform ambitious decarbonisation targets into practical, collective action across the organisation.
You'll learn:
1. How sustainability is embedded into DKV Mobility’s business strategy 2. The steps to successfully define and implement SBTi targets 3. How to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration for SBTi decarbonisation success 4. Why leadership buy-in is crucial for driving sustainability initiatives 5. Balancing sustainability reporting with real-world decarbonisation actions
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.
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.
Ep. 10 - Designing Business Transformation in the Era of Climate Crisis and AI - with Luis Cilimingras
03 Feb 2025
01:06:26
The climate crisis and AI are set to reshape businesses more profoundly than the internet has over the last 20 years.
In this episode, Sven Steinert sits down with Luis Cilimingras, entrepreneur and fellow at IDEO, to explore how these two transformative forces are redefining the way organisations innovate, adapt, and thrive in the face of rapid global change. Drawing on over two decades of experience at the forefront of sustainability, Luis shares his unique perspective on the role of creativity, technology, and leadership in driving meaningful change.
You'll learn:
1. Why innovation and creativity are crucial for rethinking product design 2. How circular economy principles unlock both business and sustainability potential 3. The transformative role AI plays in driving corporate sustainability 4. Why visionary leadership is vital for making sustainability a strategic pillar 5. How cross-departmental collaboration fosters sustainable growth
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.
Ep. 13 – ESG at Scale in Healthcare: How Asklepios Drives Impact Across 160+ Sites – with Aline Mittag
14 May 2025
00:48:12
Hospitals don’t sell sustainability—but they can’t operate without it.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with Aline Mittag from the ESG team at Asklepios, one of Germany’s largest private hospital groups. While patients don’t choose hospitals for their sustainability credentials, healthcare facilities are vulnerable to climate risks, resource scarcity, and rising operational costs.
Aline shares how Asklepios integrates sustainability into daily operations—not as a standalone initiative, but as a lever for cost efficiency, supply security, and long-term resilience. From waste management and digitalisation to engaging frontline staff, she explains how small shifts and local ownership drive transformation at scale.
You'll learn:
1. Why sustainability is key to long-term operational resilience in healthcare 2. How Asklepios embeds ESG into technical and procurement processes 3. What it takes to roll out sustainability standards across 160+ healthcare facilities 4. How clinical staff become sustainability drivers—without the job title 5. Why small behaviour shifts can unlock big organisational change
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.
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.
Ep. 16 - Sustainable Business in Medical and Safety Technology: A Boardroom Perspective - with Stefanie Hirsch
06 Aug 2025
00:45:22
From board-level commitment to frontline action, sustainability is powering resilience and innovation at Dräger.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Stefanie Hirsch, Chief Sustainability & Quality Officer and Executive Board Member at Dräger, to explore what sustainable transformation looks like when it’s driven from the top. Stefanie explains why regulatory compliance is no longer enough—customers now expect concrete action: more recycled materials, lower CO₂ emissions, and real pathways to net zero.
From Dräger’s circular economy initiatives and the challenges of reverse logistics, to embedding sustainability across the organisation and innovating in product design, Stefanie unpacks the realities of driving impact in global medical and safety technology. She also shares how Dräger is rethinking energy efficiency, reducing supply chain emissions, and why internal alignment is just as critical as meeting external stakeholder demands.
You'll learn:
1. Why customer demands now rival regulations in driving sustainability at Dräger 2. How Dräger is building a circular economy—despite logistical and regulatory hurdles 3. What it takes to embed sustainability throughout a global organisation 4. How product design and supply chain drive decarbonisation and energy efficiency 5. The crucial role of leadership and cross-functional buy-in in sustainable transformation
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.
Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at osapeers.org.
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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.
Ep. 15 – Innovation Meets Sustainability: Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Combine Both – with Steffen Erath
09 Jul 2025
00:58:55
Sustainability isn’t a hurdle to innovation—it’s the spark.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert is joined by Steffen Erath, Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Hansgrohe Group, to explore why the future of innovation can be green—and how regulations, mindsets, and timing could shape that future.
Steffen shares how Hansgrohe uses sustainability as an innovation search field. He dives into how seemingly rigid regulations can both help and hinder progress, why nearly every sustainability challenge can be turned into a business opportunity, and how companies can move beyond “green fatigue” to accelerate the transformation—all while keeping people, planet and profit in balance.
You'll learn:
1. How regulations can both accelerate and block sustainable innovation 2. Why most sustainability challenges carry a hidden business opportunity 3. The importance of timing and market readiness for green innovation 4. How Hansgrohe drives transformation through vision, not fear 5. What it takes to embed sustainability into core innovation processes
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.
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.
Ep. 14 – Rethinking Plastics: Transforming Waste into Feedstock for a Circular Future – with Stephan Roest
11 Jun 2025
00:50:21
Scaling circular plastics is part chemistry, part collaboration—and 100% systems thinking.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert is joined by Stephan Roest, Head of Circular Economy Business Development at Borealis, to explore what it takes to build a truly circular plastics economy. Stephan explains why circularity goes far beyond recycling—it demands a fundamental shift in how we design, produce, and collaborate across the value chain. From chemical recycling to reuse systems and mono-material packaging, he shares how Borealis is advancing circular solutions without compromising on quality. He also unpacks the role of mass balance in integrating sustainable feedstocks into existing infrastructure—and why transparency and traceability will be essential in a fossil-free future.
You'll learn:
1. Why circularity in plastics means redesigning products and rethinking feedstocks 2. How Borealis ensures high-quality plastics from low-grade waste 3. Why both chemical and mechanical recycling are essential for full circularity 4. How mass balance helps scale sustainable materials using today’s infrastructure 5. Why traceability and transparency matter in a fossil-free future
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.
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.
Ep. 17 - Beyond Data: How TAKKT Group Connects People for Real Sustainability - with Sabrina Raith
03 Sep 2025
00:48:15
Making sustainability work isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building the right relationships, across every level of a group.
In this episode, host Sven Steinert sits down with Sabrina Raith, Head of Sustainability at TAKKT Group, to explore how real sustainability transformation happens in a diverse, multi-company setting. Sabrina shares why robust data and clear frameworks are essential, but reveals that true progress depends on connecting people, empowering local ambassadors, and creating buy-in across business units and functions. From Scope 3 emissions and procurement’s pivotal role, to motivating teams and shifting organisational mindsets, she explains how collaboration, trust, and continuous dialogue make sustainability stick for the long term.
You'll learn:
1. How to activate a network of sustainability ambassadors across business units 2. Why solid Scope 3 data is critical for real impact 3. How procurement can become a driver of carbon reduction 4. What it takes to motivate teams and shift organisational mindsets 5. The role of ongoing education and relationship-building in change management
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.
Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at osapeers.org.
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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.
Ep. 18 - Forget Perfection: Why “Good Enough” Moves Sustainability Forward - with Sebastian Schwarz
01 Oct 2025
00:52:30
Is “good enough” the key to real sustainability?
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Sebastian Schwarz, Head of Sustainability at REMONDIS Group, who champions pragmatic idealism over perfectionism. Sebastian argues that the term “sustainability” is overused, and urges leaders to focus on what counts: reducing CO₂, saving energy, and achieving measurable results.
With REMONDIS’s eight decades in the recycling industry, Sebastian shares how a decentralised culture drives real buy-in and why collaboration with recyclers is essential for building a truly circular economy. He also explains how practical KPIs and a business-first mindset can transform sustainability from a reporting exercise into lasting resilience and innovation.
You'll learn:
1. Why “sustainability” needs to be made tangible and relevant for business 2. How REMONDIS defines and implements actionable KPIs 3. The critical role of recycling in circular economy 4. How culture, networks, and pragmatic leadership unlock buy-in 5. Why material qualities matter more than their origin
About the host Sven Steinert: Sven Steinert is the CEO of SUSTAINX | The Sustainability Leaders Community, and Managing Partner 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.