Sustainability²: Making shared progress possible
How we act sustainably – and enable sustainable action.
“We drive sustainable development on two levels: With us. And with our customers.”
For us, sustainability is not a one-off project but a two-fold mission. Haufe Group is sustainably advancing, step-by-step – ecologically, socially and economically. At the same time we develop products, solutions and training programs that enable our customers to make sustainable decisions.
This is how our dual strategy, Sustainability², is created: We take responsibility for our own actions and amplify our impact via what we make possible for customers.
For us, these two levels are inseparable and mutually reinforce each other.
Two levels – what does that precisely mean?
We are changing ourselves.
And we enable change for others.
Responsibility starts with us.
And continues to have an impact with our customers.
We lay the groundwork.
Our customers scale up the effect.
Where does this dual effect become tangible?
In our decisions along the value chain.
We take into account environmental and social criteria when we work with partner companies and suppliers.
Sebastian Engelhardt
Head of Business Services & Operations,
Haufe Group
This makes us a trusted partner for customers who want to become more sustainable themselves.
Jelena Hornischer
Sustainability Manager,
Haufe Group
Sustainability begins where we make decisions – also outside of our own organization. It’s why we integrate environmental and social criteria into our procurement processes and evaluate key suppliers according to clearly defined standards. This is how we assume responsibility throughout our value chain, while strengthening our credibility as a partner for sustainable transformation.
Where and when can this responsibility be seen?
Every day. For example in our digital solutions.
Our digital solutions, such as those for sustainability strategy or sustainability reporting, support customers every step of the way on their path towards corporate sustainability.
Veit Lemke
Senior Marketing Manager,
Haufe
Our own transformation is the basis that enables us to credibly support customers on their journey.
Christel Nelius
Teamlead Corporate Sustainability,
Haufe Group
For us, digitalization is a key lever for sustainability. Internally, digital solutions help to streamline processes and conserve resources, and externally, they enable our customers to work in more transparent, efficient and resource-conserving ways.
What makes sustainability effective?
People who take action.
Knowledge and personal attitudes are the factors that most powerfully force sustainable change. We share the necessary know-how for this, provide impulses and create orientation, both internally and externally.
Heike Meier
CSR Manager Brand,
Haufe Akademie
Further training has shown me that uncertainty isn’t an obstacle, it’s part of the future.
Christiane Ehret
Consultant,
Corporate Strategy Office,
Haufe Group
Sustainable transformation starts with people who understand what they are doing – and why. With specialist expertise, training courses and practical insights, we thus pave the way for future-ready skills and help employees and customers to make sustainable decisions.
And how is sustainability experienced within a team?
In working together, day by day.
For us, sustainability is also cultural work. It’s the attitude that shapes and determines our teamwork.
Joole Bredehöft
Sustainability Manager,
Haufe Group
A customer recently said, ‘with Haufe it always feels like the path’s being taken together.’ That’s precisely what we’re aiming for.
Christoph Herzog
Editor, Haufe Sustainability,
Haufe
Sustainability is not just about big initiatives, but about how we interact with one another, each and every day. We create working conditions for people to work in a healthy, safe and sustainable manner. This attitude also shapes our collaboration with customers – based on trust, partnership and a shared commitment to sustainable development.
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