Ep. 9 - Solving by Design: The Case for Regenerative Construction - with Frank Jensen

SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability

How do we build a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal but the foundation of better business?
In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Frank Jensen, owner and third-generation leader at Søren Jensen, a pioneering building engineering consultancy at the forefront of regenerative construction. Frank, who recently co-founded the Aarhus Centre for Regenerative Building with Aarhus University and Aarhus School of Architecture, shares his vision for a regenerative future where businesses operate within planetary boundaries, while actively contributing to environmental and societal wellbeing.
You'll learn:
1. How sustainability can drive better business outcomes
2. Why questioning outdated norms and rethinking what’s necessary is vital for innovation
3. The power of proactive design over reactive solutions
4. What makes visionary leadership essential for meaningful change
5. How long-term thinking can create a thriving, sustainable future
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Get in touch with Frank Jensen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-jensen-77094a/
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Details about Søren Jensen:
Website: https://www.sj.dk/
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 51-200 employees
Headquarters: Aarhus, Denmark
Founded: 1945
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About the host Sven Steinert:
Sven Steinert is the CEO of SUSTAINX | The Sustainability Leaders Community, and Partner and Sustainability Lead at H&Z Management Consulting. To Sven, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s about making real changes for a sustainable future. His goal is to help companies reduce their environmental footprint and embrace circularity. Sven is passionate about ice hockey, and exploring new cultures to enrich his understanding of the world and diverse ways of life.
Get in touch with Sven Steinert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svensteinert/
Want to connect with like-minded sustainability professionals in a collaborative space? Join our online community at sustainx.bettermode.io.
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