We are in a period of flux that requires a mind-set which is about sustainable progression and not backward-looking stagnation or protection. Predicting strategic opportunities while mastering risks has become a business imperative.

Stefan Hirschi

Partner, EY Sustainability | EY Switzerland

Dedication and systems thinking is what is needed to combine business impact with the needs of a sustainable future.

Stefan is an experienced sustainability leader (20+ years) and member of EY's network of professionals who support clients in managing sustainability risks and opportunities.

He is focusing on fostering the integration of responsible and sustainable business practices into clients’ strategies and operations by advising businesses throughout their sustainability transformation and integration journey.

He has a particular focus on practicability, manageability and on achieving sustainable outcomes.

How Stefan is building a better working world

Credibility is key in being recognized as a trusted partner when it comes to  achieving sustainability goals and also changing existing patterns. 

Stefan's latest thinking

How Global Business Services is driving sustainable business transformation

Bundling resources, optimizing processes: Global Business Services (GBS) helps companies implement their ESG objectives

15 Feb 2024 Regine Bachinger

Why the Federal Council is sharpening its focus on circularity

The efficient use of resources will be anchored in the Environmental Protection Act, supporting Switzerland’s transition to a circular economy.

08 Sept 2023 Dr. Rainer Zah

Christoph Jenny Interview

Christoph Jenny is one of the four co-founders of the start-up Planted and a member of the Executive Board.

06 Mar 2023 Stefan Hirschi

Antonio Hautle interview

Antonio Hautle has been Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland since August 2015. The network of companies and institutions conducts its business activities in accordance with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Agenda 2030 with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Previously, he was Director of Fastenopfer from 2001 to 2013, then Director of the Administration of the Social Department, State of Lucerne from 2013 to 2015.

29 Mar 2022 Stefan Hirschi
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