SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability
Episodes
Ep. 23 - Why Longevity Is the Most Powerful Sustainability Lever in Electronics - with Monique Lempers
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The most radical thing a smartphone company can do is stop pushing upgrades.Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer at Fairphone, joins Sven Steinert to...
Ep. 22 – Why Ammonia Is the Missing Puzzle Piece in Europe’s Hydrogen Strategy – with Dr. Ralph Kleinschmidt & Susanne Thöle
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does a lighthouse hydrogen project turn a chicken-and-egg dilemma into a bankable business case?In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with Dr...
Ep. 21 – Sustainability as a Service: Redefining What’s Possible in Pharma – with Arne Kloke
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of sustainability lies in treating it as a service that creates value for customers, business, and the wider ecosystem.In this episode, hos...
Ep. 20 – How Danfoss Built on Its Hydraulics Core for an Electrified, Sustainable Future – with Dr. Andreas Schumacher
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a global hydraulics leader integrates new power solutions for a decarbonising world?In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with ...
Ep. 19 – Why Climate Risks Matter for Health Insurers – with Hanna Krayer
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When climate change drives health risks, insurers can’t afford to stand still. In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Hanna Krayer, Head of Su...
Ep. 18 - Forget Perfection: Why “Good Enough” Moves Sustainability Forward - with Sebastian Schwarz
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is “good enough” the key to real sustainability?In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Sebastian Schwarz, Head of Sustainability at REMONDIS...
Ep. 17 - Beyond Data: How TAKKT Group Connects People for Real Sustainability - with Sabrina Raith
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making sustainability work isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building the right relationships, across every level of a group.In this episode, h...
Ep. 16 - Sustainable Business in Medical and Safety Technology: A Boardroom Perspective - with Stefanie Hirsch
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From board-level commitment to frontline action, sustainability is powering resilience and innovation at Dräger.In this episode, host Sven Steinert w...
Ep. 15 – Innovation Meets Sustainability: Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Combine Both – with Steffen Erath
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 &a...
Ep. 14 – Rethinking Plastics: Transforming Waste into Feedstock for a Circular Future – with Stephan Roest
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling circular plastics is part chemistry, part collaboration—and 100% systems thinking.In this episode, host Sven Steinert is joined by Stephan R...
Ep. 13 – ESG at Scale in Healthcare: How Asklepios Drives Impact Across 160+ Sites – with Aline Mittag
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 12 - Beyond the Game: How Sustainability is Reshaping the World of Sports - with Max Sorst
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can sports drive the next wave of sustainability transformation?In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Max Sorst, Senior Director of Sustainabil...
Ep. 11 - The Roadmap to Decarbonisation: How DKV Mobility is Turning SBTi Targets into Reality - with Laura Cremer-Heesen
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the challenging journey of setting and implementing SBTi net-zero climate targets is essential for any company serious about sustainability...
Ep. 10 - Designing Business Transformation in the Era of Climate Crisis and AI - with Luis Cilimingras
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 si...
Ep. 9 - Solving by Design: The Case for Regenerative Construction - with Frank Jensen
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
Ep. 8 - Driving Sustainable Transformation: DEHN SE’s Strategic Approach - with Susanne Horn
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your sustainability strategy truly integrated into your business DNA?In this episode, host Sven Steinert talks to Susanne Horn, Director of Corpora...
Ep. 7 - Women at the Forefront: Shaping the Sustainability Agenda for Lasting Change - with Dr. Saskia Juretzek
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transformative change needs diverse voices. Discover how Dr. Saskia Juretzek is empowering women to shape the future of sustainability.In this episode...
Ep. 6 - How Bayer Crop Science Is Transforming Agricultural Sustainability through Collaboration and Technology - with Tomás Zaborowski
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Bayer Crop Science is driving a new era in global agriculture with innovative sustainability strategies and strong partnerships.Join host...
Ep. 5 - Unlocking Net Zero: Viessmann Climate Solution’s Unique Global Path to Decarbonisation - with Jahanzeb Tariq
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Viessmann Climate Solutions is leveraging circular design and bold strategies to lead the global market in net zero innovation.In this ep...
Ep. 4 - ALDI SOUTH Group’s Path to Sustainable Retail: Supplier Involvement and Strategic Pillars - with Sandra Körger
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ALDI SOUTH Group has set ambitious sustainability goals, but how do they bring suppliers along for the journey? Get inside their game-changing tactics...
Ep. 3 - Driving Real Transformation: Integrating Sustainability into Organisational Culture - with Carolle Müller
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forget about ticking boxes. Sustainability is now the driving force behind successful, future-ready companies.In this episode, Sven Steinert talks to ...
Ep. 2 - Cradle to Cradle: Beyond Greenwashing to True Circular Product Design - with Dr. Jan Christoph van der Lancken
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Circular product design is the key to moving sustainability beyond greenwashing to achieve true environmental impact.In this episode, host Sven Steine...
Ep. 1 - Sustainable Procurement: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage - with Vanessa Seipp
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of turning sustainability from a regulatory necessity into a business edge.In the first episode of SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainabil...