Michael D'heur – författare

This book introduces the integrated management concept of Sustainable Value Creation, which delivers sustainability “inside-out” from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can serve as a platform for growth when embedded in a company’s products, services, and supply chains—collectively referred to as the Value Chain. Managing the Value Chain from the outset with a sustainability mindset enables profitable economic, ecological, and societal growth.The book addresses key questions such as:How do economic, environmental, and societal factors impact a company’s value-creation process?What requirements and expectations must be met to balance economic, ecological, and societal value creation?What are the building blocks and measures that support the journey toward a sustainable value chain?What benefits can be achieved through sustainable value chains?What practical examples from leading companies can inspire others to follow?The second edition includes contributions from organizations and companies across various industries that have implemented sustainability, decarbonization, and circular economy concepts in their value chains—or that enable such implementation. It presents proven concepts and examples designed to help companies overcome internal barriers and move from idea to impact.Featured practical examples come from: AUDI, BASF, Basler & Hofmann, Fairphone, Henkel, Infineon, Independent Capital Management, Melles & Stein, Klenk & Hoursch, SAP, VAUDE, and VOLTFANG, among others.

This book introduces the integrated management concept of "Sustainable Value Creation", which delivers sustainability ‘inside-out’ from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can provide a platform for growth, if it is implemented in a company’s products, services and supply chains (combined also known as the 'Value Chain'). Managing the Value Chain from the outset with a sustainability mindset subsequently allows profitable economical, ecological and societal growth. It combines the need for increased sustainability and its implementation in the operations of a company. The book addresses the following issues: How do economic, environmental and societal factors impact the value-creation process of a company? What requirements and expectations need to be met to balance economic, ecologic and societal value creation? What are the building blocks and measures that can be utilized on the journey towards building a sustainable value chain? What benefits can be achieved through sustainable value chains? What are the practical examples of sustainable value chains in leading companies that can inspire others to follow? The book includes contributions from the following organisations and companies: Beiersdorf, SAP, Klenk und Hoursch, VAUDE, Infineon Technologies, Independent Capital Management, BASF, Nanogate, the Federal German Council for Sustainable Development, Henkel, Symrise, shared.value.chain, Siemens, Fairphone and Thin Air Factory