As managing partner, she founded 7stepssolution in 2021 with the aim of supporting companies in the transformation process towards a more sustainable and circular economy. Living sustainability means actively helping to shape the future and she has created a space to share the knowledge of all her companions and her own and to support companies in the long term. In addition to her many years of experience as a sustainability manager at the Würth Group, she also works as a lecturer in sustainability management at various universities. She is currently doing her doctorate at the Chair of Management in Sustainability Innovation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises at Tallinn University of Technology. In her free time, she is also interested in sustainability and mindfulness in her private life. She gives yoga classes, is involved in the Peerschool for Sustainable Development e.V. and in dog welfare. Her greatest passions are her Mexican street dog Lulu, her friends and travelling to other cultures (especially Mexico 
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She has set herself the goal of supporting companies in the transformation process to a more sustainable and circular economy. For this purpose she founded the company 7stepssolution in order to actively shape the future. In addition to her many years of experience as a sustainability manager at the Würth Group, she is a lecturer in sustainability management at Heilbronn University and is currently writing her doctoral thesis at the Chair of Management in the field of sustainability innovations at Tallinn University of Technology. With her second company “flowspiration” she also offers private individuals the opportunity to act more sustainable and mindfull.
At 7stepssolution she is involved in the organization of all projects. Through her business studies with a specialization in change management and her practical experience in the field of sustainability, she has a good overview of all fields of action of sustainability management. This is supplemented by her current master’s degree in sustainability management, which means that she looks after the company’s customers as a junior consultant alongside the founder Elisabeth Kraut. Her focus is on the further development of the 7stepssolution offer.
At 7stepssolution she is involved in the organization of all projects. Through her business studies with a specialization in change management and her practical experience in the field of sustainability, she has a good overview of all fields of action of sustainability management. This is supplemented by her current master’s degree in sustainability management, which means that she looks after the company’s customers as a junior consultant alongside the founder Elisabeth Kraut. Her focus is on the further development of the 7stepssolution offer.
Dr. Susanne Durst is a professor at the Technical University in Tallinn with a research focus on knowledge and risk management, innovations in small and medium-sized companies, and sustainable business and transformation models.
As a senior contact, she manages projects such as materiality analyzes and risk assessments for our customers, based on the specifications of the GRI and the CSR Directive Implementation Act. In doing so, it follows a well-founded scientific approach in order to determine the important sustainability issues for the stakeholders as part of the strategic analysis.
Journal Artikel
Kraus, S., Durst, S., Ferreira, J.J., Veiga, P., Kailer, N., & Weinmann, A. (2022) Digital transformation in business and management research: An overview of the current status quo, International Journal of Information Management, 63, 102466, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2021.102466
Durst, S., Chowdhury, F., Davila, A., Kraus, S., & Cheng, C. F. (2021), Employees’ psychological characteristics and sustainable leadership in firms with high and low entrepreneurial orientation, Journal of Small Business Strategy, 31(3), 44-57
Tsvetkova, D., Bengtsson, E., & Durst, S. (2020) Maintaining Sustainable Practices in SMEs: Insights from Sweden, Sustainability, 12, 10242
Durst, S., & Zieba, M. (2020) Knowledge risks inherent in business sustainability, Journal of Cleaner Production, 251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119670
Monografien
Durst, S. & Henschel, T. (2022) Crisis Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Strategies for External Crises. Springer, New York
Durst, S. & Henschel, T. (2020) Knowledge Risk Management. From Theory to Praxis,
Springer, Cham
Durst, S., Temel, S., & Aisenberg Ferenhof, H. (eds.) (2018) Open Innovation and Knowledge Management in Small and Medium Enterprises, World Scientific, Singapore
Dr. Susanne Durst is a professor at the Technical University in Tallinn with a research focus on knowledge and risk management, innovations in small and medium-sized companies, and sustainable business and transformation models.
As a senior contact, she manages projects such as materiality analyzes and risk assessments for our customers, based on the specifications of the GRI and the CSR Directive Implementation Act. In doing so, it follows a well-founded scientific approach in order to determine the important sustainability issues for the stakeholders as part of the strategic analysis.
Journal Artikel
Kraus, S., Durst, S., Ferreira, J.J., Veiga, P., Kailer, N., & Weinmann, A. (2022) Digital transformation in business and management research: An overview of the current status quo, International Journal of Information Management, 63, 102466, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2021.102466
Durst, S., Chowdhury, F., Davila, A., Kraus, S., & Cheng, C. F. (2021), Employees’ psychological characteristics and sustainable leadership in firms with high and low entrepreneurial orientation, Journal of Small Business Strategy, 31(3), 44-57
Tsvetkova, D., Bengtsson, E., & Durst, S. (2020) Maintaining Sustainable Practices in SMEs: Insights from Sweden, Sustainability, 12, 10242
Durst, S., & Zieba, M. (2020) Knowledge risks inherent in business sustainability, Journal of Cleaner Production, 251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119670
Monografien
Durst, S. & Henschel, T. (2022) Crisis Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Strategies for External Crises. Springer, New York
Durst, S. & Henschel, T. (2020) Knowledge Risk Management. From Theory to Praxis,
Springer, Cham
Durst, S., Temel, S., & Aisenberg Ferenhof, H. (eds.) (2018) Open Innovation and Knowledge Management in Small and Medium Enterprises, World Scientific, Singapore
Dr. Wanja Wellbrock is a professor at Heilbronn University with a focus on sustainable procurement management, sustainable supply chain management, sustainable purchasing and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. In these areas he supports 7stepssolution and its customers with further training and coaching in the above areas..
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela/Krauter, Sina (2020): Nachhaltigkeitscontrolling. Instrumente und Kennzahlen für die strategische und operative Unternehmensführung, Wiesbaden.
Hein, Cathrin/Wellbrock, Wanja/Hein, Christoph (2019): Rechtliche Herausforderungen von Blockchain-Anwendungen. Straf-, Datenschutz- und Zivilrecht, Wiesbaden.
Wellbrock, Wanja (2015): Innovative Supply-Chain-Management-Konzepte. Branchenübergreifende Bedarfsanalyse sowie Konzipierung eines Entwicklungsprozessmodells, Wiesbaden.
Herausgeberwerke
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela (Hrsg./2021): Nachhaltiger Konsum. Best Practices aus Wissenschaft, Unternehmenspraxis, Gesellschaft, Verwaltung und Politik, Wiesbaden.
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela (Hrsg./2019): Nachhaltiges Beschaffungsmanagement. Strategien – Praxisbeispiele – Digitalisierung, Wiesbaden.
Dr. Wanja Wellbrock is a professor at Heilbronn University with a focus on sustainable procurement management, sustainable supply chain management, sustainable purchasing and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. In these areas he supports 7stepssolution and its customers with further training and coaching in the above areas..
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela/Krauter, Sina (2020): Nachhaltigkeitscontrolling. Instrumente und Kennzahlen für die strategische und operative Unternehmensführung, Wiesbaden.
Hein, Cathrin/Wellbrock, Wanja/Hein, Christoph (2019): Rechtliche Herausforderungen von Blockchain-Anwendungen. Straf-, Datenschutz- und Zivilrecht, Wiesbaden.
Wellbrock, Wanja (2015): Innovative Supply-Chain-Management-Konzepte. Branchenübergreifende Bedarfsanalyse sowie Konzipierung eines Entwicklungsprozessmodells, Wiesbaden.
Herausgeberwerke
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela (Hrsg./2021): Nachhaltiger Konsum. Best Practices aus Wissenschaft, Unternehmenspraxis, Gesellschaft, Verwaltung und Politik, Wiesbaden.
Wellbrock, Wanja/Ludin, Daniela (Hrsg./2019): Nachhaltiges Beschaffungsmanagement. Strategien – Praxisbeispiele – Digitalisierung, Wiesbaden.
Christian Baron is a developer, consultant and scientist with a background in cutting-edge research and waste management. He combines the passion for the further development of people and technology in order to find innovative solutions for the challenges of the future. The topics of his work range from material cycles and product design to innovative business models for the circular economy. His enthusiasm for these topics jumps from the first contact.
Christian Baron is a developer, consultant and scientist with a background in cutting-edge research and waste management. He combines the passion for the further development of people and technology in order to find innovative solutions for the challenges of the future. The topics of his work range from material cycles and product design to innovative business models for the circular economy. His enthusiasm for these topics jumps from the first contact.
Chiara Bernd is PRME Sustainability Ambassador of the UN Global Compact. Thanks to her Bachelor’s degree in General Management with a focus on supply chain management/logistics and her Master’s degree in Sustainable Management, she has a good understanding of different fields of action in sustainability management. She complements the 7stepssolution team with her expertise in the areas of circular economy, sustainable procurement management and sustainable supply chain management.
Chiara Bernd is a PRME Sustainability Ambassador of the UN Global Compact. Through her Bachelor’s degree in General Management with a focus on Supply Chain Management/ Logistics and her Master’s degree in Sustainable Management, she has a good understanding of different fields of action in sustainability management. She complements the 7stepssolution team with her expertise in the areas of circular economy, sustainable procurement management and sustainable supply chain management.
Daniel Gutmann works as a sustainability consultant at 7stepssolution and supports the preparation of carbon footprints and sustainability reports. He is also responsible for communicating and training relevant knowledge on sustainability topics and regulations. After Daniel took over responsibility for his team as a shift manager in a large company in the stationery industry, he decided to study business administration at the same time by distance learning. During a semester abroad as part of his Bachelor’s degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became aware of the importance of sustainability, whereupon he followed up with a Master’s degree in “Sustainability Management”, which was rounded off by a working student job in the ESG area at AVS Verkehrssicherung, where he worked as a Sustainability Expert before joining 7stepssolution.
Daniel Gutmann works as a sustainability consultant at 7stepssolution and supports the preparation of carbon footprints and sustainability reports. He is also responsible for communicating and training relevant knowledge on sustainability topics and regulations. After Daniel took over responsibility for his team as a shift manager in a large company in the stationery industry, he decided to study business administration at the same time by distance learning. During a semester abroad as part of his Bachelor’s degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became aware of the importance of sustainability, whereupon he followed up with a Master’s degree in “Sustainability Management”, which was rounded off by a working student job in the ESG area at AVS Verkehrssicherung, where he worked as a Sustainability Expert before joining 7stepssolution.
Marvin Schmitt supports 7stepssolution GmbH as a sustainability consultant with a strong focus on CSRD reporting (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). His academic background with a Master in Applied Sustainability and a Bachelor in International Management as well as his professional experience make him a valuable expert in the field of creating and implementing sustainability reports that comply with the new regulatory requirements. His ability to integrate transparency and compliance into reporting processes is also based on his previous work at Scholz & Friends Reputation, where he gained extensive experience in sustainability reporting.
Marvin also brings international experience from logistics planning and purchasing at Robert Bosch GmbH in Madrid, which gives him a deep understanding of sustainable supply chains – an aspect he skilfully integrates into reporting. His technical skills and multilingualism (German, English, Spanish) enable him to efficiently address challenging sustainability requirements on a global level. He sees communication aspects and supply chain optimisation as supporting elements that contribute to meeting CSRD requirements.
Marvin Schmitt supports 7stepssolution GmbH as a sustainability consultant specialising in supply chain management and sustainability communication. His expertise is based on his academic background with a Master’s degree in Applied Sustainability and a Bachelor’s degree in International Management as well as his professional experience. With his focus on creating transparent and efficient processes, Marvin brings valuable experience from his freelance work in online marketing. His knowledge of sustainability reporting and customer communication at Scholz & Friends Reputation, coupled with international experience in logistics planning and purchasing at Robert Bosch GmbH in Madrid, enables him to master complex sustainability challenges. Marvin’s technical affinity and his language skills in German, English and Spanish round off his profile.
Through her business administration studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge was enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the different technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, particularly in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
Through her business studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge has been enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the various technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, especially in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
Catharina Abs is a consultant at 7stepssolution and her professional and personal passion is sustainable business. With several years of experience in sustainability management – both in the group-wide sustainability department of an international retail group and as the person responsible for the sustainability activities of an e-commerce company in the fashion industry – she has extensive expertise in the strategic and operational implementation of sustainability initiatives.
She is particularly experienced in the implementation of human rights due diligence measures in global supply chains, the development of efficient processes, collaboration in multi-stakeholder initiatives and the collection and analysis of sustainability data. Catharina is convinced that socio-ecological change is only possible through joint action, open dialogue and positive visions for the future. She also incorporates aspects of systemic organisational development into her work.
Through her business studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge has been enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the various technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, especially in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
With her bachelor’s degree in business psychology with a focus on the environment and sustainability, Carolin brings a wide range of interpersonal perspectives to the work processes and supports internal communication as well as process and project development. With her previous experience in online and content marketing, she makes a significant contribution to communicating the company’s content. Her current Master’s degree in Risk Assessment and Sustainability Management expands her expertise and enables her to develop innovative solutions for complex sustainability issues.
Through her business studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge has been enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the various technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, especially in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
Through his bachelor’s degree in business psychology, specialising in communication psychology and sustainability psychology, he has dealt intensively with the human aspects of sustainability. His scientific and analytical approach benefits him in the development of new processes and the precise processing of complex issues. In addition, thanks to his experience in job-related diagnostics at DB Training, Learning & Consulting, he is our expert in creating and analysing surveys. He owes his perfect command of English to a one-year stay in the USA, which he still enjoys visiting regularly. He is currently expanding his academic knowledge as a Master of Science student on a consecutive degree programme. In his spare time, Fabian also volunteers as a sustainability officer at his university to promote sustainable teaching and development.
Through her business studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge has been enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the various technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, especially in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
Bariş Kargün is a technology enthusiast, innovator and expert with experience in the fields of technology and healthcare. He combines his passion for technological solutions with creative responses to current challenges. His expertise ranges from the application of new technologies to process optimisation and the development of innovative models.
Through her business studies at Weleda AG, Noemi has experience in sustainable business and management. This knowledge has been enhanced by her work in sales of maintenance and repair of onshore wind turbines. This has given her a good understanding of the various technology providers, maintenance contracts and differences in the wind power industry, especially in Spain and Germany. Her practical experience is complemented by her current Master’s degree in Sustainability Management.
Christof Kocher is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and supports clients on their path to sustainability. In doing so, he focusses on the long-term impact of meaningful changes. In accordance with the PINA principle he developed, he does not leave it at mere theory, but offers tangible practical experience from successful change processes. From servants to supervisory board members – Christof Kocher works at eye level. He listens and looks. He speaks (and writes) plain language. He changes organisations in such a way that common goals are created and implemented. In addition to supporting medium-sized companies, he specialises in preparing reports in accordance with GRI, CSRD (ESRS), including the necessary data collection. As compensation, he goes fishing and plays with old cars.
Christof Kocher is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and supports clients on their path to sustainability. In doing so, he focusses on the long-term impact of meaningful changes. In accordance with the PINA principle he developed, he does not leave it at mere theory, but offers tangible practical experience from successful change processes. From servants to supervisory board members – Christof Kocher works at eye level. He listens and looks. He speaks (and writes) plain language. He changes organisations in such a way that common goals are created and implemented. In addition to supporting medium-sized companies, he specialises in preparing reports in accordance with GRI, CSRD (ESRS), including the necessary data collection. As compensation, he goes fishing and plays with old cars.
With her many years of experience as an independent entrepreneur and consultant, Monika Pezus-Stampe has a deep understanding of the challenges of strategic change. She is passionate about the success of projects that grow beyond expectations through joint commitment. Since 2018, she has focussed in particular on reducing CO2 emissions by substituting virgin plastic with post-consumer waste (PCW) and integrating sustainability into corporate strategy. Monika studied business administration at the University of Cologne with a focus on marketing and advertising and completed further training at the DAA with a focus on sales organisation. Her expertise is complemented by the Refa basic training and AEVO. She began her professional career in 1971 with a qualification as an office administrator (as it was called back then). This varied academic and professional background, coupled with her commitment to sustainable business, makes her a valuable asset to the 7stepssolution team.
With her many years of experience as an independent entrepreneur and consultant, Monika Pezus-Stampe has a deep understanding of the challenges of strategic change. She is passionate about the success of projects that grow beyond expectations through joint commitment. Since 2018, she has focussed in particular on reducing CO2 emissions by substituting virgin plastic with post-consumer waste (PCW) and integrating sustainability into corporate strategy. Monika studied business administration at the University of Cologne with a focus on marketing and advertising and completed further training at the DAA with a focus on sales organisation. Her expertise is complemented by the Refa basic training and AEVO. She began her professional career in 1971 with a qualification as an office administrator (as it was called back then). This varied academic and professional background, coupled with her commitment to sustainable business, makes her a valuable asset to the 7stepssolution team.
We are convinced that the presence of a dog brings significant benefits for the health and performance of our employees, which contributes to increasing the productivity and efficiency of our company. That’s why Nela is a constant source of relaxation in our day-to-day work, enriching our breaks, providing variety and a new perspective on things. In addition to all her tasks, she also ensures that we are always on the move, which is also part of our company philosophy.
We believe that the presence of a dog brings significant benefits to employee health and productivity, which contributes to increasing the productivity and efficiency of our company. That’s why Nela always provides relaxation in our everyday work, enriches our breaks, provides variety and a new perspective on things. In addition to all her tasks, she also ensures that we are always on the move, which is also part of our company philosophy.
Es ist Zeit ein Teil der Transformation in der Gesellschaft zu werden!
Wir sind ein junges, dynamisches und hoch motiviertes Unternehmen, das sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, kleine und mittelständische, aber auch große Unternehmen auf dem Weg zur Zukunftsfähigkeit zu begleiten. Als kleine Unternehmensfamilie bieten wir jedem Mitarbeitenden den Freiraum aktiv mitzugestalten und das Angebot der 7stepssolution weiterzuentwickeln.
Überzeugt?
Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung 🙂
Es ist Zeit ein Teil der Transformation in der Gesellschaft zu werden!
Wir sind ein junges, dynamisches und hoch motiviertes Unternehmen, das sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, kleine und mittelständische, aber auch große Unternehmen auf dem Weg zur Zukunftsfähigkeit zu begleiten. Als kleine Unternehmensfamilie bieten wir jedem Mitarbeitenden den Freiraum aktiv mitzugestalten und das Angebot der 7stepssolution weiterzuentwickeln.
It’s time to become a part of the transformation in society!
We are a young, dynamic and highly motivated company that has set itself the goal of accompanying small and medium-sized, but also large companies on their way to future viability. As a small family of companies, we offer every employee the freedom to actively help shape and further develop the 7stepssolution offering.
Es ist Zeit ein Teil der Transformation in der Gesellschaft zu werden!
Wir sind ein junges, dynamisches und hoch motiviertes Unternehmen, das sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, kleine und mittelständische, aber auch große Unternehmen auf dem Weg zur Zukunftsfähigkeit zu begleiten. Als kleine Unternehmensfamilie bieten wir jedem Mitarbeitenden den Freiraum aktiv mitzugestalten und das Angebot der 7stepssolution weiterzuentwickeln.
Innerhalb von 18 Monaten bekommst du die Möglichkeit dich in verschiedene Projekte einzubringen und das Unternehmen sowie dessen Kund*innen besser kennenzulernen. Durch die Teilnahme an Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen, die wir speziell für dich aussuchen, wird dein Profil abgerundet.
Es besteht die Möglichkeiten bei unseren Dienstleister*innen und Partner*innen zu hospitieren sowie selbstständig eigene Projekte auszuwählen und zu bearbeiten, um das Traineeprogramm zu deinem Programm zu machen.
Überzeugt?
Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung 🙂
It’s time to become a part of the transformation in society!
We are a young, dynamic and highly motivated company that has set itself the goal of accompanying small and medium-sized, but also large companies on their way to future viability. As a small family of companies, we offer every employee the freedom to actively help shape and further develop the 7stepssolution offering.
PS: We are always open to inquiries about the supervision of bachelor and master theses.
