"I want to leave behind an environment worth living in"

Interview with Oliver Oechsle, CEO

ESG and Oliver Oechsle - is that the perfect combination?

Yes! For me, the three pillars of environment, social affairs and governance are the basis for every action - in our private and professional lives, because we have an obligation to future generations to leave behind an environment worth living in.

When it comes to the environment, this means in concrete terms: in order to live sustainably, I try to reduce the carbon footprint of my family and me through my lifestyle. In the company, we have significantly reduced the energy consumption of our owner-occupied property through extensive measures in recent years and are CO2 neutral as of this summer.

In the social sphere, the foundations of democracy, tolerance and behavior in which society supports and sustains each other are more important today than ever. Standing up for these values is my personal concern. I am certain that our own actions and how we communicate these actions to the next generation will shape our environment for us and for generations to come.

Translating governance into German is not so easy. Transparency and dialogical leadership, in which each individual is involved, sums it up best. Both play an important role for me.

How can workcloud24 help?

We offer several programs specifically for the real estate industry that are supported by software and improve ESG levels. The focus is on energy-related issues as well as on the sustainable and social use of real estate. For most properties, improvement measures involve investments that are high. Precisely determining the actual condition is the foundation for all analyses and subsequent decisions. For each project crucial: high quality, right from the start and throughout the entire duration. We want to get the best out of every portfolio property, always keeping the three pillars of ESG in focus.

You are - besides the position as CRO at Feneberg Lebensmittel GmbH - CEO and shareholder workcloud24. What motivates you, where do you get your passion from?

We are facing great challenges socially. Our demographics are under massive attack and the energy transition is demanding unpopular measures from politicians and us. At the same time, we want and need to meet the needs of customers in the marketplace in order to be successful. It's not always easy to find the right middle ground. The goals are quite contradictory... So it is important to weigh them up carefully. Reflecting on the three pillars of ESG can help.

"Social challenges and the needs of customers are what we bring together."

Oliver Oechsle