Issue
N° 06 / 2021
Sustainable Business Networks
Topics in this issue: Green Brownfield, Energy Management, Certifications, Supply Chain, Change Management & Mindset
Dear Readers,
Sustainability isn’t a goal, it’s a process that requires hard work and perseverance. If you want to change something for the long term, you need courage, new approaches, patience, and the drive to stay the course in the face of new contradictions and conflicting goals. Sustainability isn’t just a section in next year’s annual report, nor is it something that can be implemented from one day to the next. No, sustainability has more to do with showing respect for our planet and embracing one’s responsibility to society. We need to develop an understanding of sustainability as a collective duty and integrate it into our daily lives. And this applies not only to each and every individual, but also to companies so that they do their part to improve society on an environmental, social, and economic level.
Here at Ingenics, sustainability is one of our top priorities. We work with our clients to ensure that their production and logistics processes are sustainable. Whether it’s energy management, certifications, green brownfields, green supply chains, or the business culture and mindset – this issue of our magazine is entitled “Sustainable Business Networks,” and in it, we take a look at many of the relevant aspects.
I hope you find this issue informative, that it gives you some ideas on how to make your own life and company more sustainable, and also sparks interesting discussions with your coworkers and business partners. We look forward to receiving your feedback.
Sustainability isn’t a goal, it’s a process that requires hard work and perseverance. If you want to change something for the long term, you need courage, new approaches, patience, and the drive to stay the course in the face of new contradictions and conflicting goals. Sustainability isn’t just a section in next year’s annual report, nor is it something that can be implemented from one day to the next. No, sustainability has more to do with showing respect for our planet and embracing one’s responsibility to society. We need to develop an understanding of sustainability as a collective duty and integrate it into our daily lives. And this applies not only to each and every individual, but also to companies so that they do their part to improve society on an environmental, social, and economic level.
Here at Ingenics, sustainability is one of our top priorities. We work with our clients to ensure that their production and logistics processes are sustainable. Whether it’s energy management, certifications, green brownfields, green supply chains, or the business culture and mindset – this issue of our magazine is entitled “Sustainable Business Networks,” and in it, we take a look at many of the relevant aspects.
I hope you find this issue informative, that it gives you some ideas on how to make your own life and company more sustainable, and also sparks interesting discussions with your coworkers and business partners. We look forward to receiving your feedback.
Our key themes in this issue
“Sustainability Has Historical Roots at Our Company”
Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer responsible for Production, Supply Chain Management, and Purchasing at Schaeffler AG., talks about maximum commitment and sustainability’s key factors.
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New Approaches Needed When Implementing Green Brownfield Projects
What matters when carrying out Green Brownfield Projects and the six steps to a green factory.
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“The Right Mindset Is the Key to Success”
Hans Uster, Vice President Human Resources DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps, on the key role that corporate culture plays in implementing sustainability.
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The following articles may also be part of this issue
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Smart and Sustainable
Why companies need to reorganize their production today.
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“Nothing Is Ever Easy at First”
Andreas Müller, General Manager of Alois Müller GmbH, on the success of the green factory and why business success and sustainable growth go hand in hand.
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“Complexity Has Increased Significantly”
Interview with Peter Maag, Member of the Executive Board of PGMM AG, and Rainer Strobel, Head of Technical Consulting at PGMM AG.
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“Makes Financial Sense for Everyone”
Interview with Michael Baling, Head of Division Industry at Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH.
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Highlighting Sustainability through Certifications
How certifications and a clever management system can drive change.
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“What’s Lacking Is a Clear Strategy”
An interview with Professor Dr. Martin Müller, Head of the Institute of Sustainable Corporate Management at the Ulm University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Economics, on selecting seals and certifications.
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Hype or Hope?
Experts evaluate sustainability certifications.
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Sustainable Business Practices Will Soon Be Mandatory
Information and tips on how managers can meet the requirements of Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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“Green Supply Chain Only Possible with Comprehensive Planning”
Dr. Gunther Krell, General Manager of Supply Chain Innovations GmbH, on the internal carbon price as an important control element.
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“We Can Only Make a Difference If We Work Together”
An interview with Erik Wessels, head of the German government’s Business & Human Rights Helpdesk, on sustainable shareholder value and Germany’s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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“We Still Have a Lot of Work to Do”
A multigenerational interview on the subject of sustainability with Annika Degen, Sustainability Management Consultant at Ingenics AG, and Michael Schmauz, Senior Advisor Ingenics AG.
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Sustainability as an Investment in the Future
A call for bolder and more decisive action by Professor Oliver Herkommer, Managing Partner of Ingenics AG.