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Interviews on Sustainability with Employees from Various Companies
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Added on 2019-09-19
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Read interviews with employees from various companies on their views and experiences with sustainability. Learn about their roles, decision-making processes, and leadership skills in relation to sustainability.
Interviews on Sustainability with Employees from Various Companies
Added on 2019-09-19
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Sainsbury’s1. Can you describe your position in the organisation, your main responsibilities and how long you have had this position?I am in the packaging division of the company at mid-level position. I am working with this company for the past five years. For the initial three years I was overlooking the procurementof strawberries from few suppliers, but now I shifted for some change. 2. How important is sustainability for you as a manager? And for your company?Yes yes. As far as I can say, we are working towards sustainability very well. When I was in the procurement division, I ensured procuring fruits that are organic and assist both sides [supplier and buyer] on the price. And now as I am in the packaging division, I see all the packaging in the manner that is healthy and safe for the customers. Focus has been on constantly reducing the calories and producing eatables that have less alcohol contents. My company, I can say, is pioneer in sustainability and I have faith over this company. It is helping people in many areas, whether it is through supporting the community or events.3. Were you ever involved in a situation that required a decision concerning sustainability related issues? Well, personally, I never involved myself directly into such issues. 3.1 Any issue for that matter you remember in the past five years that happened? Can you describe it and your role in it?Yes, I remember one in which my senior was involved as the main decision maker and I was just a team player. Some of our employees were not ready to cooperate with the local suppliers. Cooperation in the sense that it was required that they educate them on the proper methods to package and supply the raw fruits. I was also in the team and I must say I was cooperative and stayed away from the group politics at that time.4. Was that a situation in which you think your leadership skills and values were important?Not much, but my senior’s leadership skill came handy. He analysed the situation very closely and took timely action before the things could go out of hand. 5. How did your senior communicate with employees? What did he do exactly?He conducted a meeting with all of us three times in two days and brought into the understanding why we must cooperate properly with the local suppliers and the consequencesthat will be faced by anyone if he denies support. 6. What was at stake in that time?The company could have lost cheap raw food supply that was an easy to get from the locals. 7. Are there any other things you would like to add related to the conversation we have had?No, thank you.
Land Securities Group1. Can you describe your position in the organisation, your main responsibilities and how long you have had this position?I am working as material procurement manager in the company in the United Kingdom. My main responsibilities are to handle the materials that come from the vendors during construction. I only handle bricks or blocks. This is my second year here. 2. How important is sustainability for you as a manager? And for your company?It is very important. Our company always look forward to sustainable business which is good for all.3. Were you ever involved in a situation that required a decision concerning sustainability related issues? Can you describe it and your role in it?Sure there is. It is interesting to tell you I acted for this despite being new to this company. My few employees were working with the vendors who were not green business certified. It was great that they were giving material at lower price than other, but...!4. Was that a situation in which you think your leadership skills and values were important?Of course! I took the stand to remove those vendors and instead sign with those who are green business certified even if they are charging higher cost. I took the stand to communicate with the higher management and get them to know about the situation. They were supportive. Now under my division, all are green certified. 5. How did you communicate with employees? What did you do exactly?They had fewer roles to play. They were doing as were told. I blame previous person who was handling this position and was constantly overlooking this situation.6. What was at stake in that time?Reputation for sure. Image of the company was at stake... how we can boast of sustainability if our vendors are not green?7. Are there any other things you would like to add related to the conversation we have had?Sustainability is the key and I have learned it faster. All employees in the company need to know what company is doing for sustainability. I must say they should be trained in this. Oneday classroom session I guess can help.
O21. Can you describe your position in the organisation, your main responsibilities and how long you have had this position?I am in to the sales. I handle the area sales for Cotswold valley covering Castle Combe, Painswick, and Bibury. I have eleven employees working below me. I joined as field sales and now I am as area sales manager. Ten years. Yes, ten years I am here. 2. How important is sustainability for you as a manager? And for your company?Well, I can say my company is doing good in this area. It is important for everyone connectedwith this company.3. Were you ever involved in a situation that required a decision concerning sustainability related issues? Can you describe it and your role in it?Not really. My company sells many products that are sustainable. Like low energy consuming charger, phones of eco rating, O2 Refresh, universal charger and others. I always try to push my employees to pitch these products to the retailers as good and sustainable products. Reluctance of some employees is seen as obvious issue. I regularly handle that. Theconcern comes when some employees face challenge in understanding how our pitching the product as sustainable is going to attract the customer. 4. Was that a situation in which you think your leadership skills and values were important?This is a regular issue when new employees come or when the existing employees face issue in increasing the sales. I am required to mentor them. My leadership skill is necessary in suchsituation. 5. How did you communicate with employees? What did you do exactly?The personal one on one method is the most preferred style of communication for me to handle the situation. It is easy to handle and balance the talk. Public discussion has made the matter worse sometimes. 6. What was at stake in that time?Nothing major at stake but yes, it can become challenge if the employees at the lower level fail to represent the sustainability of the company. If they will not, then who will?7. Are there any other things you would like to add related to the conversation we have had?No.
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