Tobias Wollermann on Orchestrating Sustainability in Organisations

Tobias shares his professional journey, coming from a career focused in music and cultural projects. He talks about some of the projects he is currently working on, including the revision and development of the company's corporate responsibility strategy, the implementation of a new data architecture, and the development of a new climate strategy.

He also highlights the challenges of data management and the overwhelming wave of regulations in the sustainability field. Tobias emphasises the importance of being a good listener, having analytical skills, and being able to inspire and engage colleagues as a CSO. He envisions a future where sustainability is embedded in the core processes of the entire company.

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Takeaways

• The Otto Group is a value-driven family-owned company with a long tradition of integrating sustainability into its business practices.
• Tobias Wollermann is working on the revision and development of the company's corporate responsibility strategy, the implementation of a new data architecture, and the development of a new climate strategy.
• CSOs should be good listeners, have analytical skills, and be able to inspire and engage colleagues.
• The role of a CSO is to lead transformative change, influence corporate culture, and contribute to a more sustainable future.