CSO Impact Podcast

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA's Ingka Group. They discuss the various sustainability initiatives that IKEA has implemented, the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices, and the evolving role of the CSO. Karen shares her journey in sustainability, the challenges faced in transit...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Inês Oom de Sousa, president of the Santander Foundation Portugal. They discuss the foundation's focus on education, its initiatives to support lifelong learning, and the importance of ESG literacy for companies. Inês shares her extensive career journey in the banking sector, talking about her previous role as Head of ESG...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Renee Lertzman, a psychologist and engagement strategist, about the intersection of psychology and sustainability. They explore how understanding human behaviour is crucial for effective climate action, the importance of emotional processing in leadership, and the need for resilience among sustainability leaders. Renee emphasises the role of community a...

In this episode, recorded at the Terra Tuscany Conference, in Italy, Harald Neidhardt interviews Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of the Club of Rome and leader of the Earth for All movement. She talks about her journey in sustainability, the importance of policy, and the role of Chief Sustainability Officers. Sandrine emphasises the need for a moral compass in defining sustainability and hig...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Antoine Sautenet, Chief Sustainability Officer at Michelin. They discuss the role of the CSO at Michelin and the company's activities, including tire manufacturing, providing services to fleets, and promoting experiences through Michelin guides. Antoine talks about Michelin’s commitment to pay all employees a living wage: enough to “live in a proper way...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Tobias Wollermann, the VP of Corporate Responsibility at the Otto Group. They discuss the sustainability initiatives and strategies of the Otto Group, a value-driven family-owned company with a long tradition of integrating sustainability into its business practices. Tobias shares his professional journey, coming from a career focused in music and cultu...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Melanie Kubin-Hardewig, Vice President of Group Corporate Responsibility at Deutsche Telekom. They discuss the projects Melanie is working on, including climate engagement and circularity. Melanie shares her journey to her current role and highlights the challenges and rewards of being a CSO. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, communication, a...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Harald Neidhardt interviews John Elkington, founder and chief pollinator at Volans, author of 21 books, and member of the Grand Jury of the CSO Awards North America. They talk about John’s most recent book, Tickling Sharks, and discuss the evolution of sustainability over the past 50 years. John talks about the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer and...

n this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt interviews Nick Heine, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at IntegrityNext. They discuss the role of IntegrityNext as a supply chain sustainability platform and the importance of sustainability in procurement and supply chain management. Nick shares his journey into the role and highlights the challenges and achie...

In this episode, Harald Neithard interviews Andreas Wade, Head of Sustainability at Viessmann Climate Solutions, about his role and the projects he is working on. Andreas discusses the company's focus on decarbonization, sustainable design, and upskilling. He also shares his journey in sustainability, from studying Environmental Engineering to working in the renewable energy industry. Andreas...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Daniella Vega, SVP for Health and Sustainability at Ahold Delhaize. They discuss the role of a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and the focus on health and sustainability in the food retail industry. Daniella shares some of the challenges in achieving sustainability targets, such as transitioning to a circular system and reducing food waste. She also...

In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Nicola Kimm, Chief Sustainability Officer at Heidelberg Materials, about their sustainability initiatives in the cement industry. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest producers of cement, concrete, and aggregates. Nicola discusses their sustainability commitments for 2030, including achieving net zero by 2050 and capturing 10 million t...

In this episode, host Harald Neidhardt interviews Marc Buckley, founder of the ALOHAS Regenerative Foundation and a leader in climate activism and sustainability development. They discuss the evolution of the role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and the increasing engagement of corporates in sustainability. They also explore the concept of a regenerative economy and the different ecological...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Harald interviews Márcia Balisciano, the Chief Sustainability Officer at RELX, about her role and the projects she is working on. Márcia discusses the RELX SDG Resource Center, a platform that provides information on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She also highlights the importance of integrating sustainability into all aspects o...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, we talk to Arthur Schneider, Head of Sustainability Management at the Bechtle Group. We discuss the role of the CSO in driving sustainability and the challenges and achievements of implementing sustainability practices in a corporate setting. Arthur emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization and building a network within it, as well as ma...

In our second episode, we talk to Petra Wicklandt, Chief Sustainability Officer of Merck Group, about the role of CSO and the projects that Merck is working on to achieve their sustainability targets. Petra highlights the importance of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the need for companies to report non-financial data. She also discusses Merck's climate transition plan and...

In this very first episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, we sit down with Karin Reiter, the CSO at Adecco Group and one of the authors of our book “Leadership for Sustainable Futures.” Karin discusses the challenges she faces and the importance of broadening engagement across organizations and making sustainability tangible for employees. She also emphasizes the connection between climate strategies...