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The wait is over: "Important Problems" Season 2 is out now!
I am absolutely thrilled to share the launch of the second season of my podcast "Important Problems." Look forward to new enticing stories of inspiring personalities from around the world with whom I share a deep passion for one topic: Sustainability!
In the season premiere I am excited to welcome a truly remarkable guest: Dr. Sonja Stuchtey is a business builder, serial founder, advisor and investor and has an enormous impact on education, democracy preservation, and biodiversity conservation.
Embark on an inspirational journey with us and listen to Season...

In this final episode of our first season, we are honored to have Wladimir Nikoluk, CEO and founder of Atlas Metrics, as our guest.
Wladimir takes us through his fascinating career journey, which has taken him to various places, including Syria, India, and the United Nations. These experiences have profoundly influenced his perspective on the world and economic systems.
During our conversation, we explore the founding of Atlas Metrics and the significant problem it aims to solve. Atlas Metrics offers a comprehensive solution for measuring and reporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Wladimir emphasizes the crucial need for transparency...

Do you know what XBRL is? Although unbeknown to many, the eXtensible Business Reporting Language, has revolutionized the way business and financial data is communicated. In this remarkable episode, we have the privilege of speaking with John Turner, the visionary founder of XBRL International, to uncover the untold story behind this groundbreaking market infrastructure.

XBRL is not just an ordinary language. It's a powerful tool that enables businesses to accurately represent and exchange financial information in a standardized and machine-readable format. By facilitating seamless data analysis, enhancing transparency, and streamlining reporting processes, XBRL has become a game-changer in the realm...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast 'Important Problems,' where we explore the fascinating world of sustainable transformation with our special guest Erik Breen. Erik, a true pioneer in the sustainability movement, shares captivating insights and experiences that provide a glimpse into the future of data management and its crucial role in driving sustainable change.

During this episode, Erik takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, shedding light on the values that have guided him and shaped his perspective on sustainability. In addition, he introduces us to a groundbreaking venture known as Dataland. Dataland aims to create...

Willkommen zur siebten spannenden Episode von "Important Problems"! Heute haben wir das Vergnügen, Christian Heller, einen anerkannten Experten auf dem Gebiet der Nachhaltigkeit, zu begrüßen. Begleitet uns auf einer faszinierenden Reise durch Christians beeindruckenden Werdegang und erfahrt mehr über seine langjährige Expertise in verschiedenen Nachhaltigkeitsbereichen sowie seine jetzige herausragende Position als CEO der renommierten Value Balancing Alliance.

Christian Heller ist nicht nur ein erfahrener Nachhaltigkeitsexperte, sondern auch ein visionärer Denker. Durch seine Leidenschaft für Philosophie und seine bemerkenswerte Karriere bei BASF im Personalbereich hat er eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Themen Nachhaltigkeit und Unternehmensethik entwickelt. Sein umfangreiches Wissen und seine...

Willkommen zu einer neuen spannenden Podcast-Episode! In dieser Folge haben wir das Vergnügen, mit Dr. Katharina Reuter zu sprechen, der charismatischen Chefin des Bundesverbandes für nachhaltige Wirtschaft. Ihr Verband, der aus rund 600 Unternehmen besteht, verfolgt das Ziel, Nachhaltigkeit als Kerngeschäft zu etablieren. Das bedeutet, dass nicht jeder einfach Mitglied werden kann und ihr Verband somit zu einer Art "BDI" (Bundesverband der Industrie), nur eben mit dem Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit, geworden ist.

Unser Gespräch mit Katharina drehte sich um faszinierende Themen wie die Energiewende, die Verkehrswende und den Klimaschutz. Dabei erfuhren wir nicht nur mehr über die Herausforderungen und Chancen...

In dieser zweiten Episode, dieses Mal auf Deutsch aufgenommen, sprechen wir mit Silke Stremlau, Vorsitzende im Sustainable-Finance Beirat der Bundesregierung, über ihre Leidenschaft für das Thema Nachhaltigkeit seit Kindheit an und die Wichtigkeit von nachhaltigen Investments.

Neben dem Thema der Nachhaltigkeit in der Finanzindustrie geht es in dieser Folge aber auch um allerlei andere Nachhaltigkeitsthemen in unserer Gesellschaft allgemein. Von einer Priorisierung der erneuerbaren Technologien, über ihre Leidenschaft für Recycling, bis hin dazu, ob der CO2 Ausstoß von Unternehmen als Umweltverschmutzung angesehen werden kann

Außerdem: Wisst ihr, was genau der Sustainable Finance Beirat der Bundesregierung so macht? Hier erhaltet ihr...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Fridtjof Detzner, the founder of Jimdo, Planet A, and a member of the Sustainable Finance Beirat of the German government.

You will gain fascinating insights into what it was like to start a business at a time when it wasn't as popular or supported as it is today. Fridtjof shares his journey of pursuing his passion for programming with his two friends and explains why he has achieved remarkable success in his life so far.

Furthermore, we delve into the topic of climate change. Did you know that every 42 seconds, a...

In this episode we speak with Ken Pucker, who is an advisor at Berkshire Partners, lectures about sustainability at the TUFTS university and published many articles and books.

You will get interesting insights in his career at Timberland and the pioneer role that Timberland took in regards to ESG.

Ken will tell you why he decided to leave Timberland in the end and go to live with his family in Jerusalem for a while.

Nowadays, Ken is a Professor of Practice at TUFTS University, where he lectures on ESG-related topics such as ESG investments and why companies urgently need to...

How can we support the sustainable transition of our economy with data analytics?

In this episode I had the chance to discuss this question with Alexander Stevens, the CEO of Greenomy.

Alexander shared with me his incredible journey of building up his start-up which offers a reporting platform for ESG related standards. We discussed the challenges and opportunities he faced and how he overcame them.

We also dived into the importance of measuring and improving corporate sustainability, and how Greenomy is making it easier for companies to do so. We talked about ESG standards such as the EU Taxonomy, CSRD...