The third #TfSTalks of 2024 addressed the topic of “Empowering Sustainability Change Agents: Transforming Corporate Practices for a Sustainable Future”. This event was designed for professionals passionate about driving sustainability initiatives within their organisations.

Expert speakers:

• Edwin Scharroo, Sustainability L&D Manager, LYB
• Dr. Dorli Harms, Corporate Sustainability Management, Global Sustainability, Henkel

Topics that were discussed:

• The latest scientific insights on creating and engaging sustainability change agents.
• How to develop and empower change agents within your company.
• Strategies to foster sustainability leaders who can drive corporate initiatives.
• Practical approaches for implementing sustainability transformations.
• Real-world examples of companies that have successfully mainstreamed sustainability thinking and actions.

The latest TfS Talks “Empowering Sustainability Change Agents: Transforming Corporate Practices for a Sustainable Future,” is now available online. In this session Dr. Dorli Harms, Sustainability L&D Manager, and Edwin Scharroo, Corporate Sustainability Management, explored how to create and empower sustainability change agents, blending scientific insights with real-life business cases. Their dialogue goes beyond theory, offering practical guidance on how organisations can embed sustainability into their culture and operations. Edwin’s approach to engaging diverse audiences within Lyondellbasell demonstrated how sustainability initiatives can be scaled effectively across departments.

Rebecca Weicht, Senior Consultant Global Sustainable Procurement at LYB, the moderator of the session, shared her perspective: “What stood out to me was the heart, head, and hand approach that Dorli introduced. It’s a simple yet powerful way to think about delivering change—engaging people emotionally, intellectually, and practically. Edwin’s breakdown of how he tailored this approach to different audiences in his company was particularly enlightening. It provides a roadmap for anyone looking to bring people together to drive sustainable change.”

Rebecca also highlighted the session’s broad appeal: “This isn’t just for sustainability managers. HR professionals, corporate leaders, and anyone interested in organisational transformation will find value here. Dorli’s research shows that these insights can be applied beyond sustainability, offering a framework for any type of change initiative.” Whether you are focused on sustainability or broader business transformation, this recording offers valuable insights to consider for your own organisation.

Ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey? Watch the recording and explore practical strategies for empowering change agents in your company.

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