About us

We turn sustainability into strategy

Our goal is to help you improve the sustainability of your products long-term, making you a stronger player in a resource-scarce economy.

I’m Susanne, the founder of Improving Sustainability. For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of sustainability, product development, and policy — from LCAs and circular design to policy and system innovation. The questions were often complex, the thinking ahead of its time. But at some point, it became clear: the science is here. The methods exist. What’s missing is action.

That shift — from knowing to doing — is where real change begins. I founded this company to help businesses use EPDs as a strategic tool: for clarity, better products, and long-term competitiveness in a fast-moving market.

Alongside consulting, I train companies to build in-house EPD expertise. With a background in law, environmental science, as well as sustainability and climate risk management, I bring both technical depth and the long view needed to turn sustainability into business opportunity.

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What we believe in

We see EPDs not just as a collection of data. They are strategic tools. Decision-making maps. A chance to understand your product on a deeper level and shape a more resilient business for the future. We’re here to help you see what’s behind the data — and how to use it to grow stronger, greener, and smarter.

Strategic Thinking

We focus on the long game, helping you make decisions that improve your sustainability over time while navigating future challenges.

Client-Focused

We are committed to being approachable, responsive, and always keeping your needs and goals at the centre of everything we do.

Big Picture

With 20+ years of experience, we combine the knowledge of business law, sustainability expertise, and risk management insights to offer well-rounded, strategic solutions.

Versatility

We understand that every business is unique. Our solutions are adaptable, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Clarity & Integrity

We have your best interests at heart, providing you with transparent, reliable guidance that supports your long-term goals.

Action-Oriented

We empower you to turn data and insights into action, guiding you in continuously improving your products and strategies to thrive in a resource-scarce economy.

Two experts. One shared goal.


We’re a small, dedicated team with over 25 years of combined experience. Our backgrounds blend technical know-how with a strategic lens, so you get guidance that’s not only accurate, but also meaningful.

Susanne Volz

Founder, Strategic Sustainability Advisor, Dog Lover

“An EPD isn’t just a document — it’s a mirror for your product and a map for your next move. Done right, it shows you where you stand today and where you can grow tomorrow.”

Philipp Dumproff

EPD Expert, LCA Partitioner, Two-wheeler
“EPD creation is not about the results you achieve, but the knowledge you gain along the way to make your own product better and, above all, more sustainable in the future.”