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Sustainability as Transformation

Cities and local governments face significant challenges due to climate change and its impacts. On the ground, we observe that solutions are predominantly approached from a “technical” perspective, which often leads to disappointment when no visible change occurs in the thinking and actions of public administration staff despite good concepts.

 Uta Giebel

Uta Giebel

Senior Managerin

giebel@imap-institut.de

+49 (0) 211 513 69 73 - 37

Projects

IMAP focuses on shaping change processes.

IMAP understands the move towards ecological sustainability as a holistic transformation and organisational development challenge. We are convinced that, like other organisational development projects, it must be approached with a focus on the interplay between strategy, organisational design, and organisational culture. Supported by technical solutions, this approach enables an effective transformation to be achieved step by step.

Depending on the project's scope and needs, we draw on components from the following areas of expertise:

Focus: Climate Protection and Consultancy of Climate Adaptation

In addition to professional expertise, we bring many important skills to our projects that contribute to ensuring results and impact orientation. Our portfolio includes:

Climate protection consultancy for munchipalities

Systemic organisational development for climate protection in the public administration

Facilitation of participation processes in climate protection and climate adaptation 

Establishment and facilitation of networks for climate protection and climate adaptation

Our promise:

Orientation

We provide guidance by imparting essential foundational knowledge and work with you to develop a clear path towards sustainability within your organisation — whether in climate protection, climate adaptation, the circular economy, or other sustainability-related areas.

Getting started

We help you get things moving by translating climate and sustainability strategies into concrete actions, alongside aligning processes, structures, and roles accordingly.

Effectiveness

We work with you to identify the key to effective change through culture and values work, harness potentials, and address obstacles and stumbling blocks in a targeted way.

Fit for Change

We develop future skills through training and coaching, complemented by agile and systemic organizational development offerings.

The "how" makes the difference: 

  • We combine strategic and cultural work with impact orientation, agile process design, and professional expertise.
  • By approaching sustainability as more than just a technical issue, it becomes a catalyst for building competencies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving cultural development within your organization.
  • We see ourselves as a catalyst that helps remove implementation barriers and get meaningful change underway.
  • We integrate multiple perspectives—internal, external, and cross-departmental.

The impact

We help establish a common language and clear understanding of sustainability across your organization.

Achieved sustainability successes gain traction, can be communicated credibly, and made transparent to all stakeholders.

Operating sustainably enhances your reputation and makes you a more attractive employer.

Joining Forces for Greater Sustainability – IMAP is On Board!

The German Sustainability Code (DNK) is a standard that helps organizations present their sustainability performance in a transparent and comparable way. It is based on 20 criteria covering ecological, social, and economic aspects – from resource conservation and employee well-being to responsible business practices.

We have also published our report – entirely on a voluntary basis – to send a clear message: we stand for responsibility, transparency, and sustainable business.

We look forward to your inquiry

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