Roland Högger is now heading the Corporate Sustainability division

Roland Högger took over as Head of the “Corporate Sustainability” division on February 1, 2025, and supports the management team of intep as a member of the executive board.

Dear Roland, we are delighted that you have been actively supporting the intep team for about two months now! How have your first two months at your new workplace been? Did you get off to a good start?

Yes, I had a great start, received a warm welcome, familiarized myself with various topics, and gained a good overview, especially in the field of Corporate Sustainability (UNH).

A lot has already been established in this area, and I see it as my role to selectively expand existing approaches and services, create synergies, and foster connections across different areas—there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. That’s very much the intep way (in the sense of an integrated, holistic perspective).

The customer is at the center and should receive everything related to corporate sustainability from a single source. One addition to our “product portfolio” is the topic of product sustainability, for example, through eco-design workshops and a stronger focus on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which are highly relevant in the construction sector. The topic of circular economy should also be further developed in a practical way so that we can offer our clients concrete, implementable solutions.

What did you do before joining intep, and what were your main tasks and projects? What professional experiences prepared you for this position?

Before joining intep, I spent over 20 years at Geberit as Head of Sustainability and Process Management. I was primarily responsible for implementing the sustainability strategy and the Geberit Management System (according to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) across the entire group. During that time, I was able to develop and expand many initiatives and help position Geberit as a leading company in the construction industry when it comes to sustainability. One topic especially close to my heart was product sustainability—back in 2007, I introduced the topic of eco-design at Geberit and have since conducted over 180 eco-design workshops. Now, I would like to share my experience and expertise with other companies.

What are your goals for the “Climate and Energy Management” division at intep?

I aim to place a stronger focus on (manufacturing) companies, particularly SMEs and construction product manufacturers—but of course, companies from other industries or large enterprises are also welcome. 😉

Intep has its roots in sustainability and buildings. The construction value chain—from building product manufacturers to wholesalers, construction companies, and investors—offers great potential for intep, in my opinion. This is exactly where our strengths lie.

Focusing on corporate sustainability means that we speak the language of these companies, understand their structures and challenges, and are therefore able to provide them with targeted support and guidance.

What excites you outside of work?

I’m very much a family person (I have four adult children, three of whom are still in education) and I enjoy outdoor sports such as jogging, hiking, mountain biking, ski touring. And whenever the opportunity arises, you’ll also find me out at sea, sailing.

Do you have a personal strategy or habit for living more sustainably?

At home, I switched to geothermal heating, use public transport and my bike as often as possible. I try to eat healthily, focusing on regional and seasonal products, with little meat. Whenever possible, I repair things myself when they break—not only because I learn a lot in the process, but also because I enjoy working with my hands as a balance to my intellectual work.