Sustainability work can sometimes sound like something that lives in strategies, policies, and long-term goals. And yes — we need those. They provide direction, priorities, and a shared language for where we want to go. But sustainability doesn’t become real in a document.

It becomes real in everyday work. In the decisions we make between meetings. In how we plan, order, produce, communicate, deliver, and collaborate. In the small choices repeated so often they eventually become culture. And in the bigger changes that require courage, persistence — and someone actually stepping up to make them happen.

That’s why we want to do this series. To remind ourselves — and show others — that sustainability in practice is created by people. By colleagues who notice the details, find smarter solutions, ask that extra question, dare to say “hold on” when something doesn’t feel right, and make the work a little better today than it was yesterday. Often without it being noticed. Almost always without applause.

We’re proud of our people. Of the commitment, curiosity, and everyday craftsmanship. Of the fact that improvements happen all the time — in conversations, routines, priorities, and actions. Small steps that together become a strong “we”, and that make a real difference.

In this series, we want to highlight exactly that: the sustainability work that’s happening every day, everywhere, all the time. Through the people in our teams. Small and big efforts, learnings, ideas, and reflections. Because sometimes what matters most isn’t saying you have a strategy — but showing how it comes alive.

Five quick questions with Tobias, Print Shop

What does sustainability mean to you in your role — very concretely?
Above all, keeping consumption materials to a minimum and reusing as much as possible.

Which habit or routine of yours makes the biggest difference over time?
Sorting correctly — and throwing things away the right way.

When in your everyday work does sustainability become most visible to you?
When you see what gets thrown away and recycled, you see both how much good we’re doing — and you’re motivated by the fact that we can become even better at sustainability.

Is there something small you do that might not be very visible but actually matters?
I troubleshoot and service the machines frequently to reduce rejects, waste, and overproduction.

What would you say to someone who thinks sustainability is mostly big words and policies?
Don’t dismiss sustainability work as just big words — the biggest change most often happens through small individual efforts from each one of us.