WAYS - Ecodesign Encounters

WAYS – Ecodesign Encounters from the Field Episode #2 – Jahanzeb Tariq (Viessmann Climate Solutions) Why sustainable product design often fails not because of technology – but because the product data simply isn’t there. About WAYS WAYS explores real-world experiences at the intersection of eco-design, product sustainability, digital transformation and regulatory readiness (ESPR, Digital Product Passport, data governance and the twin transformation). Who This Episode Is For Relevant for: • product managers working on sustainable product development • sustainability and ESG leaders in manufacturing • engineers integrating lifecycle thinking into product design • teams preparing for ESPR or the Digital Product Passport About the Guest Jahanzeb Tariq Global Manager Sustainability Innovation Viessmann Climate Solutions LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahanzebtariq/ Company https://www.viessmann-climatesolutions.com/ About the Host Wolfgang Steiner Founder, Ecoviator LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgangsteiner/ Ecoviator https://www.ecoviator.com Summary In this conversation with Jahanzeb Tariq, we explore how eco-design becomes operational inside a global manufacturing organisation. JT works at the intersection of engineering, sustainability and business innovation, helping product teams integrate sustainability KPIs into real product decisions. The discussion touches on the practical challenges of introducing lifecycle thinking into complex industrial products. From manually weighing components during early lifecycle assessments to coordinating sustainability, engineering and product teams, the episode illustrates the organisational and data realities behind eco-design. We also discuss product data maturity, system thinking in energy technologies and the growing role of the Digital Product Passport. Why Listen Practical insights on: • translating sustainability goals into product development decisions • using embodied carbon as a design KPI • overcoming data challenges in lifecycle assessments • coordinating cross-functional teams for eco-design • why the future of sustainable product innovation lies in system thinking Keywords Eco-Design, Lifecycle Assessment, Product Sustainability, Sustainability Data, Digital Product Passport, ESPR, Product Development Chapters 00:00 Intros 02:50 JT’s journey into sustainability 04:41 The organisational paradox 06:17 Embodied carbon as KPI 08:01 Aligning teams 11:31 System thinking 15:22 Data challenges in LCAs 20:06 System-agnostic energy solutions 23:23 Breaking silos 24:40 Switching off 26:59 Reflections Content Type: Interview Primary Goal: Education Music Credits “Lullaby | Hip-Hop Instrumental” by kontraamusic Source: Freesound.org Licensed under Creative Commons CC0

WAYS – Teaser Video as first entry Why this podcast. Why now. Climate change is happening. Regulations are tightening. Product transparency is no longer optional. In this short teaser episode, Wolfgang Steiner – Founder of Ecoviator – shares why WAYS exists and what listeners can expect. The podcast explores real-world experiences at the intersection of eco-design, product sustainability, digital transformation, and regulatory readiness (ESPR, Digital Product Passport, data governance). WAYS is not about theory. It is about practice. Conversations with practitioners who are already walking the path – navigating complexity, building new capabilities, and turning sustainability into structured ways of working. If you work in product development, sustainability, innovation, or data – this podcast is for you. Music Credits: “Lullaby | Hip-Hop Instrumental” by kontraamusic Source: Freesound.org Licensed under Creative Commons CC0 (public domain)

About WAYS – Ecodesign Encounters from the Field The podcast explores real-world experiences and insights at the intersection of eco design, product sustainability, digital transformation and regulatory readiness (ESPR, Digital Product Passport, data governance, Twin Transformation). About the Host Wolfgang Steiner Founder, Ecoviator LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgangsteiner/ Ecoviator: https://www.ecoviator.com Episode Summary In this teaser episode, Wolfgang Steiner provides an overview of the themes explored in the WAYS podcast. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in eco design and reflects on how organisations can integrate environmental considerations into their processes. Wolfgang shares personal experiences and insights gained from conversations with experts and practitioners in the field. Keywords Eco design, sustainability, product development, environmental technology, product transparency, digital transformation Key Topics • Introduction to the podcast themes • The importance of eco design and product transparency • Challenges and opportunities in product development • Personal experiences and insights from Wolfgang Steiner Key Frameworks • Digital Product Passports • Transparency in product development Action Points • Reflect on how transparency can be integrated into your product development processes • Identify opportunities to strengthen environmental considerations within your organisation Soundbites “New requirements and expectations around product sustainability and transparency.” “Why not share these valuable conversations?” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to eco design and personal background 01:28 The importance of eco design and product transparency 02:26 Personal experiences and conversations with experts 03:25 Future perspectives for eco design Content Type: Intro Trailer Primary Goal: Introduction and generating interest Music Credits “Lullaby | Hip-Hop Instrumental” by kontraamusic Source: Freesound.org Licensed under Creative Commons CC0 (public domain)

Teaser-Video | Willkommen bei WAYS Warum dieser Podcast. Warum jetzt. Der Klimawandel ist Realität. Regulatorische Anforderungen nehmen zu. Produkttransparenz wird zum neuen Standard. In dieser kurzen Teaser-Episode erläutert Wolfgang Steiner – Gründer von Ecoviator – warum WAYS ins Leben gerufen wurde und was dich in diesem Podcast erwartet. Im Mittelpunkt stehen reale Erfahrungen an der Schnittstelle von Eco-Design, Produktnachhaltigkeit, digitaler Transformation und regulatorischer Vorbereitung (ESPR, Digitaler Produktpass, Daten-Governance). WAYS ist kein Theorieformat. Es geht um Praxis – um Menschen, die bereits unterwegs sind und neue Wege entwickeln, um Nachhaltigkeit systematisch im Unternehmen zu verankern. Für alle, die in Produktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation oder Daten arbeiten – und wissen wollen, wie man sinnvoll beginnt. Music Credits: “Lullaby | Hip-Hop Instrumental” by kontraamusic Source: Freesound.org Licensed under Creative Commons CC0 (public domain)