Is a Sustainable World Just One Innovation Away?

Join us on Thursday, the 28th of September, as we explore how innovation can shape a sustainable future – from the built environment to transportation and energy management.

The European Sustainable Development Week is back, and so are our Hager Forum Talks, again open to the public. Don't miss this unique opportunity to listen to this inspirational panel of experts.

Key topics of the talk:

Sustainable Architecture: challenges, trends, and solutions for eco-friendly and people-centered buildings.
E-mobility: exploring future e-mobility solutions for a smooth energy transition.
Urban quality of life: discussing mobility, infrastructure and sustainable urban development.
Renewable Energy Accessibility: electrical innovations for better renewable energy access.
Energy Landscape: innovative governance approaches for a sustainable electrical infrastructure.
Social Impact: sparking social transformations through innovation.

Speakers

Jeanne Forget – Group Vice President Corporate Strategy at Hager Group:

About Jeanne Forget:

Jeanne Forget has been responsible for strategy-related matters at Hager Group
since January 2022, including innovation and new business development.
Her team works on product and societal solutions in energy governance, energy systems, and energy management.

About Hager Group:

Hager Group is a leading supplier of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Claudia Lüling - Sustainability Consultant at Werner Sobek AG

About Claudia Lüling:

Claudia Lüling has been working as a sustainability consultant at Werner Sobek AG since 2022. Currently, she is supervising projects, ranging from ecological urban development concepts, sustainability certification, studies on the impact of embodied-carbon in building revitalization up to the detailed planning of recycling-friendly constructions.

About Werner Sobek AG :

An engineering and design office focusing on innovative structural solutions and holistic sustainability-concepts to minimize environmental impact.

Stefanie O’Gorman - Director of Sustainable Economics at Ramboll

About Stefanie O’Gorman:

Stefanie O’Gorman brings expertise in environmental management and economics to infrastructure projects.
She is dedicated to improving cities and urban areas, aiming for real benefits through better infrastructure, innovative proposals, and strong community involvement.
Currently, she is leading the Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Programme and delivers research to the Scottish Government.

About Ramboll :

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, delivering expertise and sustainable solutions to clients and partners.

Sandra Fernholz - Head of Social Impact and Sustainability at Hype Innovation

About Sandra Fernholz:

Sandra Fernholz is one of the world’s leading experts on collective intelligence, ideation, and sustainability.
She advises Fortune 1000 companies and organizations globally on transforming their businesses to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development goals.
She co-founded the "Women in Innovation" initiative, which brings together 800 women from 75 countries to increase female influence on innovation.

About HYPE Innovation:

HYPE Innovation is an all-in-one innovation management software for strategic business growth. Companies such as Merck, Airbus or Bosch are their customers.

Lucia Corsini, MEng, MA Phd – Academic, consultant and educator

About Lucia Corsini:

Lucia Corsini is currently lecturing in Product Design Engineering at Brunel University in London and working as a consultant for the lfM Engage (University of Cambridge), where she advises organisations and policy makers on sustainable design and manufacturing challenges.

She has co-authored reports and articles for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, the World Economic Forum, and the UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. Prior to joining academia, Lucia gained a wide range of industry experience at renowned brands, such as Accenture, Simprints, Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens and Atkins.

Seeking Solid Solutions for a Sustainable Future

In Edinburgh, remarkable progress has been achieved in making the city more accessible for everyone by transforming the city's infrastructure and mobility systems. How was this transformation possible? During this talk, you'll discover not only the answers to these questions but also numerous other surprising connections that will inspire new approaches to challenges around sustainability. Put aside the "what" and "why." In this talk, we're focusing on the "how."

How can we address climate change effectively? How can we develop cities that prioritize health, inclusivity, and environmental friendliness? How can we design buildings and infrastructure that serve the well-being of both humanity and the planet?

The role of innovation in sustainability

For us innovation holds the answer. We need to innovate in buildings, communities, infrastructure, mobility, energy ecosystems and energy management solutions… The list is long and far from exhaustive. In fact, the UN Sustainable Development Goal #9, emphasizes innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable industrialization.

But what do we consider innovation to be? Is it solely high-tech wizardry crafted by specialists in closed rooms? Or does it encompass how we perceive and respond to our world and its challenges?

Going beyond environmental sustainability

When we think of sustainability and innovation, our minds often gravitate towards environmental concerns—topics like circular economy, hydrogen, carbonized soil, and recycled plastics. While these are indeed crucial aspects, there's another dimension of high importance.

Imagine a world where not only our environment thrives but also our communities, where well-being is paramount, and diversity is celebrated. Here lie the other stories we need to uncover, the challenges we need to tackle, and the solutions we need to seek.

This talk gathers brilliant minds from various fields, all championing environmental and social innovations.

Join our live event on LinkedIn or Teams

Join us on LinkedIn through a live stream and discover how innovation can make a positive impact on our world. You don’t have a LinkedIn account? No worries, join us via MS Teams.

Why does Hager Group join the Sustainable Development Week?

Hager Group is committed to a sustainable approach to business. Our sustainability strategy, E3, covers Environment, Employees, and Ethics. As a responsible company, we are determined to raise the required awareness among our employees, customers, and partners. The European Sustainability Week is only one of the platforms we use to inform and involve our stakeholders. In 2023, we published our sustainability report offering transparency into our value chain and its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development

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