Join our Change Makers Dialogues to delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustainability. This event series offers a unique chance to connect with like-minded changemakers and foster meaningful relationships within KLU Sustainability Community.
We are looking forward to evenings of meaningful connections and insights with you!
Speakers
Dounia Chlyeh
Dounia Chlyeh is a PhD candidate at Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Hamburg. Her research explores the intersection of corporate sustainability and financial performance, pioneering the concept of integrated Key Performance Indicators (iKPIs). By developing a structured typology of iKPIs, Dounia aims to bridge the gap between sustainability reporting and financial metrics, providing companies and investors with reliable tools to evaluate sustainability risks and opportunities transparently. With a multidisciplinary background holding a BSc in Energy Systems Engineering, an MA in Management, and an MSc in Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning (REAP), Dounia’s innovative approach supports strategic decision-making and enhances the credibility of sustainable finance practices.
Andreas Feindt
Andreas has been working at Tomorrow, a sustainable finance provider from Hamburg, for over six years. He is currently Lead Business Development Manager and is responsible for the further development of products and partnerships. Previously, he was Co-Head of Investment and worked intensively on the development of investment offerings.
He holds a Master's degree in Management and Finance from the University of Lüneburg and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Applied Sciences Nordakademie Elmshorn. On the panel, Andreas will share insights from working in the fintech sector and talk about how sustainability and innovation come together in the financial world.
Marian Klemm
Marian Klemm is a qualified banker and business economist with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. Since 2024, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen e.V. (FNG) and is also Managing Director of Green Growth Futura GmbH, an independent research and consulting firm for sustainable finance. FNG is the leading professional association for sustainable investments in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) since 2001, with around 200 members spanning banks, investment firms, rating agencies, advisors, academia, NGOs, and more. As a founding member of Eurosif, FNG works to advance a financial system that supports the socio-ecological transformation of the real economy within planetary boundaries—through stakeholder networking, innovation, quality assurance, and member support.
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sustainability & Financial Performance + Doctoral Researcher at Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain
Lead Business Development Manager at Tomorrow Bank
Managing Director of Green Growth Futura GmbH and Chair of the Board at FNG – Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen e.V.
Join our next Change Makers Dialogues!
Join us for the fifth edition of our Change Maker Dialogue series, where we dive into the world of Green Finance. Together with experts from banking, venture capital, and academia, we'll explore how innovative financing tools, impact investing, and public funding are shaping sustainable supply chains and enabling real-world transformation. This installment of Change Makers will be moderated by KLU's own Prof. Dr. Franziska Lauenstein.
Date: May 22, 2025
Duration: 6 – 7:30pm, followed by informal networking with snacks & drinks.
Location: KLU Campus, Großer Grasbrook 17, Hamburg-HafenCity.
Language: English
Who will be there
Associate Professor for Sustainability Strategy and Operations, Co-Director Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains
Director Executive Education & Business Solutions
Head of Program Management (Executive Education)
Solutions & Development Principal Executive Education
Program Manager for Executive Master’s und Open Programs
Student Recruitment Manager
Our previous Change Makers Dialogues
Sebastian Fittko, Executive Director of the Global Impact Tech Alliance & Co-Founder of Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft e.V., laid out the human predicament we were on at that time and looked beyond the implications of climate change and the mechanistic solutions that should have kept the wheel spinning – at least to maintain business as usual for some more time.
He further addressed the topics of why technology was not the solution but had to be an integrated part of the solution, and why we needed to shift our governance structures in organizations to enable transformation instead of remaining in the spiral of business as usual.
You missed that? Don't worry, you can watch the recording of the presentation here.
Andreas R. Streubig, Associate Partner at Johanssen+Kretschmer, owner of ORG-Work.com, with the help of Prof. Dr. Alexander Himme and Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag explained the emerging landscape of non-financial/ESG disclosure and its impact on companies of all sizes under the theme 'Sustainability: Counting. Measuring. Weighing.'
They explored the role of reporting standards and delved into the crucial interlinks between reporting, communication, and stakeholder management.
You missed it? Don't worry, you can watch the recording of the presentation here.
Sophie Drakopoulos, Sustainability Manager at DB Schenker, and Dr. Mirjam Peters, Chief Customer Sustainability Officer at HÖEGH AUTOLINERS GmbH, delved into the world of shipping, a sector which accounts for around 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions—a figure that, while relatively lower per unit transported compared to other modes of transport, remains significant in the context of climate goals.
While Sophie discussed industry-specific regulations and customer solutions, Dr. Peters shared insights from the journey of transforming a high-emitting fleet into a greener one. Together with our speakers and guests in a Fishbowl format, we explored the necessary changes in global policies, technological advancements, financial mechanisms, and collaborative efforts needed to support this transition. This open conversation offered a platform to understand the strategic pathways and challenges involved in creating a more sustainable shipping industry.
Anna Stella Kaschke and Hannes Höhne shared their expertise on biodiversity management and regenerative agriculture, offering valuable insights into sustainable practices. As a Nature Specialist and Founders Associate at Nala Earth, Anna has been instrumental in integrating biodiversity into corporate sustainability strategies, drawing from her experience at Planetly and Porsche Consulting. Hannes, a regenerative agriculture expert at the German Savory Hub for Landregeneration at Gut Haidehof, showcased innovative farming techniques that enhance soil health and biodiversity.
Together, their contributions highlighted the crucial role of businesses and agriculture in addressing global ecological challenges, inspiring actionable change for a more sustainable future.
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