SustainLab CEO Maria Svantemark nominated for Sustainable Leadership 2024

Our CEO and Co-Founder, Maria Svantemark, has been nominated for the Sustainable Leadership 2024 Award by Hållbart Näringsliv. The Sustainable Leadership Award recognizes leaders who have made a significant impact on sustainability through their vision and leadership. Maria’s nomination reflects her dedication and passion for driving positive change.

Who can receive the Sustainable Leadership Award?

The Sustainable Leadership Award is presented to a CEO or an individual in a similar executive position who has demonstrated competent leadership contributing to successful sustainability efforts within their organization or in the broader community. The nominee must be active in Sweden, and their efforts should be characterized by forward-thinking, innovation, and business acumen. While the primary target audience for the award is CEOs within Swedish industry, leaders in other sectors can also be considered if there is a clear connection to the business world. 

Maria’s impact on sustainability at SustainLab

Under Maria’s leadership sustainability is embedded in everything SustainLab does. She has helped us create a purpose-driven culture where environmental and social responsibility are at the forefront of every decision the company makes. Whether it’s the company’s internal operations or the products and services that it offers, sustainability is at the core of our strategy. Maria’s leadership style serves as an inspiration, encouraging her team to think bigger and push forward smarter solutions. She exemplifies how effective leadership can pave the way for a more sustainable future in business.

Maria’s approach to leadership is best captured in her own words: 

"One of the core principles that has shaped SustainLab’s culture is "done is better than perfect," which comes from my personal approach to work. I believe in making progress, getting things done, and moving forward rather than getting stuck on perfection—unless perfection is absolutely necessary"

This mindset has helped SustainLab constantly move forward, making meaningful progress while keeping sustainability front and center.

“We’ve built a team where everyone shares this deep commitment to sustainability, and that’s reflected in everything we do. We don’t need strict policies because the people we hire already live and breathe sustainability.”

Building a team with a deep commitment to sustainability ensures that this value permeates every aspect of the organization. By hiring individuals who naturally embrace sustainability, the need for strict policies diminishes, as their everyday actions and decisions already align with the company’s core mission.

We couldn’t be prouder of Maria’s well-deserved recognition. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping SustainLab, and we’re excited to continue working together towards a more sustainable future.


Interested in having Maria at your event?

Maria loves sharing her insights and speaking about sustainability. If you’re interested in having Maria as part of your event, feel free to reach out. The best way to connect is via email at maria@sustainlab.co or through her LinkedIn profile here.