SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability

The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is the ultimate resource for sustainability professionals aiming to drive impactful environmental initiatives and change. Hosted by Sven Steinert, CEO of SUSTAINX and Managing Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, this show cuts right to the core of the sustainability agenda. Join Sven as he engages with global leaders and experts to explore pressing topics including decarbonisation, circular business models, transformational leadership, and more. Each episode delivers in-depth insights on how to integrate and advance sustainability within various sectors, offering listeners the latest in innovative solutions, current best practices, and collaborative strategies from around the world. Tune in to SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability to learn from a community of thought leaders and change-makers, all dedicated to forging a sustainable future. Discover powerful narratives, expert analyses, and transformative ideas that will e

SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability is a business podcast hosted by Sven Steinert, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sven Steinert hosts SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Ep. 23 - Why Longevity Is the Most Powerful Sustainability Lever in Electronics - with Monique Lempers

  Feb 10, 202659 minS1

  <p>The most radical thing a smartphone company can do is stop pushing upgrades.<br/><br/>Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer at Fairphone, joins Sven Steinert to explore what it takes to build a responsible electronics business in an industry driven by short lifecycles and constant replacement.<br/><br/>Monique explains how Fairphone treats longevity as a core KPI, designing smartphones to last through modular hardware and long software support. But extending product life is only the starting point. The deeper challenge sits in the value chain, where minerals are mined, processed, and too often left out of the sustainability...

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  Episode #22

  Ep. 22 – Why Ammonia Is the Missing Puzzle Piece in Europe’s Hydrogen Strategy – with Dr. Ralph Kleinschmidt & Susanne Thöle

  Jan 6, 202654 minS1

  <p>How does a lighthouse hydrogen project turn a chicken-and-egg dilemma into a bankable business case?<br/><br/>In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with Dr. Ralph Kleinschmidt, Global Head of Technology and Innovation at thyssenkrupp Uhde, and Susanne Thöle, Director Hydrogen at Uniper. Together, they zoom in on one such project: an ammonia cracker that turns imported ammonia into hydrogen for Europe’s energy-intensive industries.<br/><br/>Ralph and Susanne unpack why hydrogen is essential for hard-to-electrify sectors, why domestic production is not enough, and how ammonia cracking can plug the gap by using existing infrastructure. They wal...

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  Episode #21

  Ep. 21 – Sustainability as a Service: Redefining What’s Possible in Pharma – with Arne Kloke

  Dec 10, 202557 minS1

  <p>The future of sustainability lies in treating it as a service that creates value for customers, business, and the wider ecosystem.<br/><br/>In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with Arne Kloke, Head of Sustainability and Service Management at SCHOTT Pharma. Arne shares how he and his team integrate sustainability into daily business practice, turning it from a reporting task into a driver of innovation and measurable impact. He explains how SCHOTT Pharma is pushing boundaries with its circular packaging initiative, proving that recycled materials can meet the highest industry standards while staying cost-neutral and significantly reducing emissions.<...

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  Episode #20

  Ep. 20 – How Danfoss Built on Its Hydraulics Core for an Electrified, Sustainable Future – with Dr. Andreas Schumacher

  Nov 19, 20251h 8mS1

  <p>What happens when a global hydraulics leader integrates new power solutions for a decarbonising world?<br/><br/>In this episode, host Sven Steinert speaks with Dr. Andreas Schumacher, Head of Sustainability and Product Compliance at Danfoss Power Solutions. More than a decade ago, Danfoss recognised that relying solely on hydraulics could limit its future growth perspective. The company made a bold early move into electrification, building a complementary business line while safeguarding its core. Today, that decision has become a cornerstone of Danfoss’ long-term sustainability strategy. Andreas shares how the transition unfolded inside the organisation, how leaders managed uncertainty an...

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  Episode #19

  Ep. 19 – Why Climate Risks Matter for Health Insurers – with Hanna Krayer

  Oct 29, 202554 minS1

  <p>When climate change drives health risks, insurers can’t afford to stand still. <br/><br/>In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Hanna Krayer, Head of Sustainability at Helsana, Switzerland’s largest health insurer. Hanna explains why sustainability is inseparable from health, how climate change poses strategic and financial risks, and what it takes to embed sustainability into corporate strategy. <br/><br/>She shares how Helsana made sustainability a top corporate goal, secured executive backing, and adopted a pragmatic KPI to track progress. Beyond compliance, Hanna reflects on resilience, credibility, and the leadership mindset needed to drive sustainability in a re...

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