Greiner Talks

Greiner Talks host Alexander Berth met Jean Todt on the sidelines of the Green Peak Festival in Vienna to talk about safe mobility, about the relation between Formula 1 and sustainability and about the learnings he can share from his career.

In this special episode of Greiner Talks, Alexander Berth travelled to Sharm El-Sheikh and met up with activists, climate scientists, politicians, civil society representatives and companies to share their perspectives. How can we all improve on climate action and after all, can we still save our planet?  Listen in and get a feeling of what it is like to be inside the Conference of the Parties. Le...

How to change? How to create a sustainable future? Greiner Talks is a podcast about sustainability and transformation. Listen in and get inspired!

Winnie Cheche is a climate activist and an  eco-blogger from Kenya. She is using social media to advocate for sustainable living and wildlife conservation. Greiner Talks host Alexander Berth met the climate advocate in Nairobi to discuss activism, plastic pollution and global inequalities.  While walking through Arboretum park, Winnie tells us about how she tries to make people fall in love with o...

From human rights abuses to ecosystem destruction: Greiner Talks host Alexander Berth talks to the former top politician and UN diplomat  Anders Wijkman about the war in Ukraine, the value of democracy, and the future of our planet. For Greiner, as an international company with factories in Russia and Ukraine, the terrible war on the European continent has many direct implications.  Anders Wijkman...

Wanjira Mathai is Vice President and Regional Director for Africa at the World Resources Institute. The Kenyan environmental activist has been fighting passionately for social and environmental change at international level for over 20 years. Her mother, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai , initiated the famous Green Belt Movement. It's no surprise that Wanjira Mathai sets out clear demand...

Plastics crisis, loss of biodiversity, climate change. For Robert Marc Lehmann, one thing is clear: our house is on fire. The time to act is now ! The adventurer and environmental activist explains why our planet is worth fighting for, how the extinction of species affects him personally, and what we can all do to make our world a better place.  Robert Marc Lehmann studied zoology, marine biology...

Mental and physical health cannot be taken for granted – the pandemic has taught us that. We are more familiar with rules and regulations than ever before. Emma Currie, our guest in the latest episode of Greiner Talks, is proof that health and safety doesn’t have to be a dry subject. In her performances, actress Emma Currie combines the topic of occupational health and safety with a whole range of...

In this episode of Greiner Talks we welcome John Paul Rollert, who teaches behavioral science at Harvard University and The University of Chicago. John Paul's research focuses on the ethics of leadership, and the application of empathy to law, business, and politics – and regularly sees him in the most important publications of our time. The renowned scientist shows how our complex economic system...

Energy, food, mobility – these three areas are responsible for a large part of our global CO2 emissions. They are therefore a perfect starting point for reducing our personal footprint, because in the long term, we must respect the planetary boundaries in order to sustain our livelihoods. Our guest in the latest episode of Greiner Talks shows how we can achieve this transformation with creativity...

Setting clear goals and measuring them transparently – that's what sustainability is all about. But how to objectively assess impact on people and the environment? Where does a company's responsibility begin, and where does it end? There is no doubt that sustainability ratings are indispensable in times of global supply chains. They create transparency and make it easier to compare the sustainabil...

We are honored to welcome a very special person to our latest edition of Greiner Talks. Jane Goodall is an icon of behavioral science and anthropology. She is a tireless environmental activist, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. Her life and career are extraordinary. Her research on chimpanzees in the jungle of Tanzania in the 1960s fundamentally changed our understan...

Many companies talk about their environmental and social responsibilities. But what of this is serious ambition and what is merely greenwashing? How can we know whether companies are being transparent about their goals, their achievements and their challenges? And how are journalists and media influencing the public debate on corporate responsibility?  In the latest episode of our podcast series,...

Climate neutrality, circular economy, equal opportunities. What does all of that have to do with me? Our guest in this episode of Greiner Talks is an expert on transformation and innovation. This expert is firmly convinced that everyone can contribute to sustainable development. Because change begins with ourselves and our actions. What it takes is the right mindset and the will to help shape your...

Every person is unique. Together, we are diverse.  That makes us strong and resilient – both as a society and as a company. Qualities that are more important than ever in these times of crises. Experts agree that diverse companies are more innovative and successful. They can adapt better to new situations and develop more creative solutions.  But what does diversity mean and how can it be promoted...

More than 3 billion people on our planet do not have access to waste collection systems.  Without the most necessary infrastructure to properly dispose of waste, the pollution of our environment is inevitable. As a result, around 11 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year.  Solving this immense global problem is our shared responsibility. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has there...

Climate crisis, plastic crisis, Corona pandemic. Not only Europe, but the entire world is facing enormous challenges. To overcome these challenges, we must all work together – businesses, society and politics. With the so-called Green Deal, the European Union adopted a landmark agreement in December 2019 to set the framework for a sustainable economy and society.  But is the Green Deal the gamecha...

When we think of sustainability, we often think of our planet and our responsibility towards the next generations. The topic of finance is usually not on top of our minds. Yet every financial decision we take has an impact on our environment and society.  In fact, finance is one of the key elements for sustainable transformation. Banks, companies and investors are increasingly aware of this - the...

At the age of nine, Felix Finkbeiner has founded “Plant-for-the-Planet”. This was 13 years ago. Since then, the non-profit organization has planted more than 10 billion trees around the world. The ambitious goal is to increase global tree cover by 30 percent. Felix is convinced that we can only solve the climate crisis through fundamental changes and large-scale action. And so are we at Greiner. L...

The responsibility for people and planet could not be greater. Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage producer. Operating in 187 countries around the world and employing more than 291,000 people, Nestlé influences the lives of billions – every single day.  What is Nestlé doing to meet this huge responsibility? What must be changed to prevent food packaging from ending up in the oceans? An...

Tune in and listen to our conversation with Fred Luks on living a sustainable life, the populism of simple solutions and an economic system that does not reflect the ecological truth. The German-born, Vienna-based economist, researcher and publicist, Fred Luks , is a sustainability transformation expert with a wealth of know-how acquired as the sustainability manager of a major bank, guest profess...