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Rebuilding the Business Case for Sustainability | Philipp Meister

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, I speak with Philipp Meister, Global Fashion and Sporting Goods Chemical Lead at Quantis, about the need for sustainability leaders to begin rebuilding the business case for sustainability. With over 16 years in the sporting goods industry at companies like Nike and Adidas, Philipp brings deep insight into how sustainability roles are evolving inside organizations—and how today’s Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) must adapt to shifting business and geopolitical realities. Through our conversation, we explore how leaders can maintain momentum in the face of headwinds, why data-driven business cases are reshaping sustainability strategy, and what’s required to turn internal coalitions into engines of real change. Whether you're an experienced CSO or just entering the field, this conversation is a valuable look at how to lead during uncertain times—and how to translate sustainability into resilience and business value. Link to research: https://quantis.com/insights/how-csos... LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eTyAfa... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Am... acast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-a... iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-su... TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome 0:13 – Introduction and Philipp Meister’s background 2:40 – Entering sustainability through innovation 4:14 – Shifting from internal roles to consultancy 6:26 – Current sustainability landscape and trends 8:04 – Evolution of the business case 11:00 – Communication, greenwashing, and brand honesty 12:11 – Overview of Philipp’s article on CSO leadership 13:45 – Why now is a pivotal moment for CSOs 16:06 – Prioritization and finding business value 18:05 – Focus areas: supply chains, scope 3, and tariffs 21:04 – Importance of early integration and cost of retrofits 22:31 – Shift toward short-term planning 24:14 – Building internal coalitions (finance, procurement) 26:05 – Speaking the language of business 27:00 – Climate risk and transparency as motivators 30:06 – Evolving role and skills of CSOs 32:02 – Staying motivated and connected 35:01 – Final advice for new CSOs ABOUT PHILIPP: Together with his team, Philipp – as Global Fashion and Sporting Goods Lead - is working to fast-track sustainable transformation in the fashion and sporting goods sector. He joined Quantis in the fall of 2021 after 16 years in the sporting goods industry, where he focused on sustainability, innovation and product creation. Previously, Philipp worked for adidas and Nike EMEA. He is also a member of the board for the ZDHC Foundation and Chemical sector Lead at Quantis. FOLLOW PHILIPP: Website: https://quantis.com/ Linkedin:   / philipp-meister-8ab8256   About Collective Responsibility Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership. Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders. Our mission is to: – Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia. – Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal). – Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises. Follow Us: Website: http://www.coresponsibility.com LinkedIn:   / collective-responsibility   WeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/ Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-a... Contact Us: [email protected]