This decade is one of action. We need to see a rapid decrease in greenhouse gases concentration, close the loop on materials, regenerate ecosystems and do this in a more just and equitable way.
This requires courage and focus on scaling state of the art solutions across sectors. This is where we get involved.
Applied Sustainability GmbH was founded in 2021 to offer our experience and expertise to help our clients make this transformation a reality. Our approach is purposefully broad taking into account the many interconnected issues that we need to jointly tackle.
We collaborate to ensure the handprints of our actions balance our footprints, making sustainability real.
Applied Sustainability GmbH is designed with net positive thinking at its core.
Designing strategic collaborations and approaches to stimulate the sustainability transformation has been my goal and reality for more than a decade. I draw on thirty plus years experience leading diverse organisations and developing sustainability driven business and collaboration programs with leading corporates and NGO’s.
I consider myself the “strategic implementer”, continuously seeking to reconcile the long-term path with practical and impactful steps that can be taken today.
The success of teams and projects is my inspiration, be it overseeing the building of a world scale PV module fabrication plant or mentoring young entrepreneurs. I bring thirty-five plus years experience as project manager, innovation coach and mentor across sectors from consulting to renewable energy and NGO’s.
I consider myself the “inquisitive analyst”, anticipating issues and driving results using a fact-based analytical and collaborative approach. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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“Working with Nicoletta for 6 years represented an amazing experience to learn from her outstanding understanding of the business she was part of and how sustainability could contribute to it. Further, Nicoletta was always a real partner mastering the interactions with multiple stakeholders and building an excellent and positive working environment. More than all, her human dimension was always captivating and able to bring comfort and solidarity in difficult times.”
Braulio Pikman – Expert Advisor at ERM
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Nicoletta leaves a tremendous legacy with Dow. She has inspired many of us as a leader and sustainability professional. She has been the face of Dow to the sport sustainability community for many years and built Dow’s reputation and strong credibility as the sustainability leader amongst Top Olympic Partner (TOP) sponsors. Proof of her credibility and expertise is the fact that Nicoletta earned a place on the IOC’s Sustainability & Legacy Commission and was awarded Sustainability Champion of the Year (2020) by the Business Intelligence Group.
Michael Reed – Vice president of Olympic & Sports Solutions at Dow
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“Chris took over as Oerlikon Project Manager for the installation and commissioning of Heliosphera’s 60MW photovoltaic plant in Tripolis, Greece, for which I was COO, at a critical stage. From the first days Chris established a strong relationship and mutual trust with my team and co-suppliers, while also working through the resolution of some critical issues and creating a positive spirit and enthusiasm within the teams. Chris partnered closely with both teams, Heliosphera and Oerlikon, and ensured successful completion of the project. He has an innovative approach to technical and commercial problem solving and a strong ability to lead and motivate diverse and remote teams”.
Ilias Garidis – COO at HelioSphera SA
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I had the pleasure to work closely with Chris in his function as Head of Site and Project Management on a number of large projects world-wide. International Contract Engineering requires a rigorous project management approach and sometimes tough decisions need to be made, always under high time pressure. I found Chris to be highly professional and always approachable and insightful in all my dealings with him. I will keep in touch with him and can highly recommend Chris.
Thomas Singer – Commercial Director (Vice President) at Oerlikon Solar
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“Over the past several years I have gotten to know and work with Nicoletta across several continents and roles. She has the expertise and personal drive to leave this world a better place for the generations to come.
One clear example is with #PullingOurWeight. Through her leadership, we managed to design, build and implement this corporate volunteer program designed to engage employees and customers in a global clean-up initiative designed to help keep plastic waste out of the environment and support the transition to a circular economy that values plastic waste as a resource. It has brought together functions, businesses, geographies and employees to tackle this significant global and local issue. In a little over a year, it became our largest volunteer engagement effort globally for a single cause and provided an opportunity to educate, engage and find solutions.”
Justin Land – Program Officer, Global Citizenship & Northeast Public Affairs at Dow
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I can confidently state that Chris brings strategic direction, technical expertise and insights into the Swiss and Global Markets, multi-cultural acuity and most importantly a human-centred approach to his work. As you will see from his impressive professional trajectory, Chris is an outstanding individual. He has worked hard and achieved more than most do in a lifetime. His nature is kind, professional and polite. He has significantly contributed to our community as an analytical, reflective and assertive professional. Chris plays a crucial role within our training and development programmes and his wealth of knowledge directly translates into tangible results for our team and for the community we serve.
Valentina S. Velandia – Co-founder and Partnership Curator at Capacity Zurich
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“Nicoletta is one of the most inspiring leaders I had the privilege to meet during my career at Dow.
…Nicoletta led the Circular Economy thinking at Dow, partnering very successfully with different business units to build a common understanding and alignment on strategic direction for the company. She has provided orientation to create circular economy metrics in the company in order to set objectives and measure progress on the implementation of circularity as part of the business model.”
Julio Natalense – Executive Manager for Carbon Initiatives at Suzano
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TESTIMONIAL: Mobilising support for impact projects
For more than 14 years Chris and Nicoletta have actively supported projects, fund raisers and students at the Nicholas School. We have come to rely on their diverse experience and significant expertise for several projects. They tap into their extensive network to motivate others to join the cause and support the needs of the school community.
Max and Kathryn Robinson – Co-Founders Rainbows4Children Foundation