Sustainable Value Chain Management
This book introduces the integrated management concept of Sustainable Value Creation, which delivers sustainability “inside-out” from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can serve as a platform for growth when embedded in a company’s products, services, and supply chains—collectively referred to as the Value Chain. Managing the Value Chain from the outset with a sustainability mindset enables profitable economic, ecological, and societal growth.
The book addresses key questions such as:
- How do economic, environmental, and societal factors impact a company’s value-creation process?
- What requirements and expectations must be met to balance economic, ecological, and societal value creation?
- What are the building blocks and measures that support the journey toward a sustainable value chain?
- What benefits can be achieved through sustainable value chains?
- What practical examples from leading companies can inspire others to follow?
The second edition includes contributions from organizations and companies across various industries that have implemented sustainability, decarbonization, and circular economy concepts in their value chains—or that enable such implementation. It presents proven concepts and examples designed to help companies overcome internal barriers and move from idea to impact.
Featured practical examples come from: AUDI, BASF, Basler & Hofmann, Fairphone, Henkel, Infineon, Independent Capital Management, Melles & Stein, Klenk & Hoursch, SAP, VAUDE, and VOLTFANG, among others.
Michael D'heur is the Founder and Managing Director of sust.biz, a management advisory firm specializing in sustainable business transformation. His mantra is “Building Better Business”, and he believes that only sustainable business is viable business—that triple value creation within planetary boundaries is achievable—and that we must accelerate tenfold from idea to impact by harnessing the power of collaboration and cross-functional teams.
With over 25 years of management consulting experience at leading firms including PwC, PRTM Management Consultants, i2 Technologies, and BearingPoint, he has delivered projects across 15 industries and five continents.
Michael is a recognized thought leader focused on practical approaches to accelerate the journey from idea to positive impact. He helps organizations create measurable improvements by reducing waste in products, processes, and systems. He is the editor and author of Sustainable Value Chain Management (Springer Gabler, 1st ed. 2015), showcasing his expertise in guiding multinational and mid-sized companies to build sustainable products and supply chains.
