What does sustainability management look like at Leidel & Kracht on a day-to-day basis? Janosch Bartsch provides insights into his work between key figures, projects, and new legal requirements. You will learn why foam has more surprises in store than you might think. From innovative recycling projects to a lively team culture—a conversation about challenges, successes, and values.
"Teamwork is key—I couldn't achieve much on my own."
A typical working day in sustainability management is anything but monotonous for Janosch Bartsch. "It's a mix of collecting and analyzing key figures, reporting, and tracking and applying new and changed laws that are relevant to Leidel&Kracht." In addition, there are changing projects – some with more weight than others. The biggest challenge? "I often need information that is not yet available or not in the right form. Then we build new structures with a focus on the overall purpose."
He finds those moments when creativity is called for particularly exciting: "I am constantly discovering what a special material foam is. Each type requires an individual solution – and even within a type, differences must be taken into account. Standard solutions are rarely applicable, and there is always something new to learn."
Innovation. Team spirit. Sustainability.
Cooperation within the company plays a central role: "I can't achieve much on my own and really need the support of other departments. If we weren't able to work as a team, I would only be able to implement a fraction of what we do."
One project that Janosch is particularly proud of is the foam compressor that went into operation in spring 2025. "Now we can compress production waste in such a way that it can be delivered to one of our suppliers in an ecologically and economically sensible manner. They use it to make foam for us – a big step towards a circular economy."
What sets Leidel & Kracht apart from others is their openness to innovation: "We don't just think within the confines of traditional products and manufacturing processes, but consciously invest in technologies that will only reveal their full potential in the future. And everyone is welcome – no matter what they look like, where they come from or how they dress. The only thing that matters is their motivation to get involved."
