Florian:
What motivates me above all are the people at myclimate – our expertise, our commitment and our shared desire to promote real climate protection. Together, we face the greatest task currently known to mankind on a daily basis. And our history (22 years of pioneering work in effective climate protection) obliges us not only to continue resolutely on this path, but also to actively shape it.
Pascal:
I am motivated by the goal of continuing to develop myclimate as a healthy, effective and, in this sense, successful organisation. Because we have an important “purpose”. This is only possible together as a team of committed and competent people – and that's what we are. I have also wanted to be a co-leader for a long time and am happy that this exciting and meaningful constellation has now come about.
Florian:
We are very similar in heart, hand and mind, and yet different: where I am already analysing, Pascal is still listening carefully; where I am trying to see the structure, Pascal is looking for creative freedom; where Pascal is still curious, I think I have long since found the wisdom and where I am thinking about deliverables, Pascal is thinking about good first steps. We are united by a shared sense of – and unconditional desire for – humour, the aspiration to do justice to the people we work for and the belief that we all do our best.
Florian:
I would sometimes like to have more of Pascal's calmness and composure in challenging situations – it helps the whole team to stay focussed and solution-oriented. And his ability to ask the right questions, listen empathetically and ultimately act decisively.
Pascal:
I would often like to have the clarity, structure and consistency that Florian brings to many issues and that seems so natural, at least from the outside. Likewise his drive to plan, act and measure at an early stage. His analytical intelligence is definitely next level. The certainty that we complement each other well was a decisive factor in my decision to become part of the myclimate team.
Florian:
What remains the same is our basic attitude: the highest quality, integrity and working in partnership. myclimate will continue to be a trustworthy, science-based climate partner that offers solutions that generate impact and not just certificates.
Pascal:
I agree with Florian. As most customers had and still have direct contacts within the myclimate team, the new management constellation will hardly change anything for them. And it is important that we continue to maintain these tried-and-tested networks and that they function smoothly.
Florian:
However, we will align ourselves even more consistently with our customers' path towards net zero:
Customers can therefore expect even more dynamism and proximity.
Pascal:
It is important to us that this support expertise for companies and institutions on their path to net zero is visible and tangible for our customers. And we look forward to direct contact with customers and partners because, after all, the most valuable development impulses for both sides come from dialogue.
Pascal:
As already mentioned, I am fascinated by our purpose, our employees in all areas and at all levels, the many loyal customers and a starting position that offers development opportunities to continue to pursue successful climate protection.
The opportunities include new market requirements, new offerings and our good reputation as a partner for high-quality, reliable and solution-orientated services.
Because this is no walk in the park in the current (market) situation, I am particularly looking forward to tackling these challenges in partnership – with Florian, with all managers and all employees. Because everyone is a true expert in their specific areas, it makes working together particularly rewarding. Last but not least: I will be able to learn new things every day in this lively environment.
Florian:
I'm looking forward to working together in a humorous way, where we take our responsibilities seriously, but not so much ourselves. And with Pascal, I'm delighted to have someone at my side with whom I can discuss difficult topics openly and find better solutions for the organisation with a different perspective.
Florian:
20 years from now, myclimate should still be one of the most influential organisations when it comes to supporting companies and societies in the transition to a climate-positive future. myclimate should stand even more strongly for triggering change in the future – measurably, verifiably and credibly.
Pascal:
myclimate is the preferred, recognised partner for effective climate protection in the defined areas – in both the voluntary and mandatory markets. Because we have our finger on the pulse, act in an impact- and solution-orientated manner, communicate transparently and convincingly and show heart as well as expert status. With above-average commitment to our customers and our partners.
Florian:
I don't have a 100-day roadmap – I've already been in management since 2021. What will be important and critical for success in 2026 is to become responsive as an organisation so that we can respond well to market developments and customer needs and derive the necessary measures.
Pascal:
I don't think much of the media-effective “the first 100 days of a new CEO” posts and am glad that we don't have to satisfy stock market analysts with bold statements and actions in the short term. Instead, we focus on the foundation's goals - above all maximising the positive impact on the climate. Of course, all business management rules also apply to us. However, our stakeholders, to whom we provide a benefit, are the climate and society. My first 100 days consist largely of listening, asking questions and promoting positivity.
Of course, there are still smaller and larger decisions to be made on an ongoing basis (from day one). The clear strategic guidelines provide us with good orientation. Incidentally, one of our top priorities is to further sharpen clarity and goal-orientation for all employees - by which I really mean all of us. If I'm still in a fog, Florian's experience and judgement from several years of myclimate management work and the cooperative, proactive team help me out
Florian:
If I thought I knew that, I would have become an investor.
Pascal:
As a greenhorn, I'm not euphoric, but I'm confident. And not out of pure optimism. Basically, I share the view that the bottom has been reached. However, this market (or the general attitude towards climate protection) can probably only be marginally influenced by our own communication. Geopolitical influences and the media's choice of topics, for example, have a much greater impact. In this context, it seems important to me to use innovative offers and solutions to partially realign our narrative in communication. In order to reach even more people who are open-minded and willing to take action and to stop using some “old pigeonholes”.
Florian:
The EU is proceeding in a calm yet determined manner (even in the face of US influences) and is shaping the scope of action for many of our customers: CRCF and CSRD are just two examples of a consistent focus on net zero, which we have in mind and where we can also play a helpful role in shaping.
Pascal:
In addition to EU developments, I find the reactions of Swiss politicians exciting. As always, there is encouragement as well as stagnation or even frustration. But I take my cue from the considerable number of people with insight and a serious willingness to act, across all age groups and political stances.
Florian:
Five years ago, climate neutrality still existed: for companies, a commitment to climate protection, whether within the company or inside/outside the value chain, was the marketable unique selling point. That has changed. Today, more is needed from the company.
Pascal:
That is a very positive development. Fortunately, the former greenwashing has been sanctioned in many areas and is taking place less, at least in my perception. The companies that do get involved often do so with a real commitment – in addition to certain regulations.
Florian:
In Scope 1, 2 & 3, it is important to know the path towards net zero and to follow it consistently. Outside of your own value chain, it is important to take responsibility for your own footprint on the way to net zero.
Pascal:
The downside of this is the sometimes high effort required by certain companies to seriously determine the impact on the climate of their value chain and report it in accordance with the rules. Then they don't do it unless they have to. What is needed here is a healthy pragmatism in the solutions. A certain trend is certainly also the need of companies to increasingly pursue locally measurable climate protection in their respective regions instead of climate protection projects in the global South. We are responding to this need with appropriate projects on the one hand and with differentiated and clarifying communication on the other. This is necessary to understand, for example, the different levels of impact per CHF/EUR invested depending on the region of the world, or our additional SDG targets alongside pure carbon reductions in our projects. Here too: Measurable social benefit as part of our holistic understanding of quality.
