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Apr 2, 2025

From Isolated Advocate to Strategic Leader

How TSC helps sustainability leaders evolve with the role

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By Maximilian Schmitt

How to start saving money

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Why it is important to start saving

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How much money should I save?

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What percentege of my income should go to savings?

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Sustainability leadership comes with high expectations and little precedent. The pressure to integrate sustainability into core business strategy has never been greater—geopolitical instability, shifting economic priorities, and mounting regulatory demands have made it clear: sustainability can’t rely on goodwill alone. It must be a driver of resilience, profitability, and long-term value creation.

Yet inside companies, making this shift is anything but straightforward. Leadership acknowledges sustainability’s importance—until it’s time to set budgets. Finance looks for measurable returns. Operations prioritize short-term efficiency. Customers say they want sustainable products, but many won’t pay more. As a sustainability leader, you’re expected to bridge this gap, proving impact while navigating internal resistance and competing priorities.

And you’re often doing it without enough support. Many sustainability teams are underfunded, understaffed, and isolated from key decision-making circles. You’re tasked with driving real business transformation—without a clear mandate, a big budget, or enough peers who truly understand the challenges you’re up against.

So, you do what any responsible leader would—you seek out answers. You take courses, read reports, stay on top of regulations, and refine methodologies to ensure compliance. Everyone expects you to have the answers, so you can’t afford to fall behind.

When you turn to peers, it’s just as complicated. At industry events, open sharing is rare—competitiveness keeps people guarded. And when conversations do happen, they often lead to a sales pitch for the latest software, promising to be your silver bullet. What’s impossible to find is a strategy rooted in real-world application, one that fits the complexity of your company, your industry, and your constraints.

And sometimes, what you need most isn’t just another framework or case study. It’s hearing from someone who’s in it too. Someone who gets how hard this actually is. Because even that—just knowing you’re not alone—can make a world of difference.

The Better Way: A Trusted Circle of Peers Who’ve Been There

Now imagine a different reality. Instead of searching for answers alone, you’re part of a high-caliber circle of sustainability leaders—peers who’ve faced the same challenges and found real solutions.

You no longer rely on trial and error. When faced with a tough decision, you have direct access to people who’ve done it before—leaders who have convinced their CFO, secured buy-in from the board, embedded sustainability into business strategy, and made it a real value driver.

Insights come to you—not from scattered reports, outdated courses, or sales-driven events, but from trusted peers who know what works in practice. Conversations are candid, free from hidden agendas, and tailored to the realities of leading sustainability inside a company.

Instead of feeling like an outsider in your own organization, you gain the confidence, strategies, and support to lead decisively. You move faster, avoid costly missteps, and push sustainability forward—not as an isolated function, but as a true business driver.

Enter: The Sustainability Circle.

Why The Sustainability Circle?

TSC is an invite-only, digital-first community built exclusively for the needs of sustainability leaders.

Unlike industry networks, this isn’t about passive knowledge-sharing—it’s about action. Here, you get real-world insights from peers who’ve successfully navigated the same roadblocks and can help you break through.

Why Members Love TSC:

  • A trusted space, just for practitioners – A confidential environment where you can share openly—without posturing, pitching, or being sold to. Just real conversations that matter.
  • The right insights, minus the noise – Get trusted, peer-validated knowledge exactly when you need it—without wasting time on endless research.
  • Connections that open doors – Build real relationships with top sustainability leaders who can accelerate your career and impact.
  • Proven strategies, not theory – Learn directly from peers who’ve tackled the same challenges and know what actually works.
  • Global reach, personal touch – We put our members at the center, delivering high-value, concierge-level opportunities by truly knowing each individual.

TSC is built for action and results. Depending on your seniority, you gain access to tailored core experiences:

  • Personal Board of Advisors – Join a curated peer group of 12–15 leaders, guided by an executive coach, to solve challenges together.
  • Exclusive Leadership Coaching – Master high-stakes leadership and influence with executive coaching designed for sustainability leaders.
  • Curated Private Community – Every member is carefully vetted, ensuring you’re surrounded by senior sustainability leaders only. No consultants. No vendors. No noise.
  • Live, High-Impact Sessions – No generic panels. No endless webinars. Just actionable, peer-led discussions that help you lead smarter and move faster.
  • Invite-Only Events & Deep-Dive Groups – In-person and virtual gatherings designed to strengthen connections and provide hands-on learning.



"TSC is more than just a network—it’s where meaningful connections happen, creating real impact for me and my organization."

— Sorouch Kheradmand, Global Head of Sustainability, Schneider Electric

It’s Time to Lead Sustainability with Confidence

Sustainability leadership isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about having the right people in your corner, seizing the right opportunities, and actively shaping the narrative.

With The Sustainability Circle, you’re not just joining a network—you’re becoming part of a powerful peer group designed to help you move faster, lead smarter, and open new doors. We make connecting with the right people not just easy, but inevitable.

Our tailored matching process ensures you’re connected with peers at your level—leaders who share your challenges, bring fresh insights, and help you refine your strategy.

And we’re just getting started. We continuously evolve—expanding leadership coaching, curating expert-led sessions, and developing tailored peer experiences to give you an even stronger edge.


“TSC consistently delivers exclusive opportunities that truly make a difference—all while maintaining a highly personal and tailored experience.”

Denise Lana Molina - Global Head of Sustainability at Marelli


Your Next Step

Sustainability leadership isn’t meant to be tackled alone. The most successful leaders don’t just rely on knowledge—they surround themselves with the right people.

If you’re ready to be part of a trusted, high-caliber group of sustainability leaders, where career-defining connections and leadership growth happen, apply to join TSC today. It takes two minutes to check your eligibility. No cost, no commitment—just an opportunity to transform the way you lead.

Join TSC — where sustainability leaders connect, learn and grow. Together!