This book presents the success strategies of leading European companies that achieve
competitive advantages through lean management and sustainability. The featured
companies—participants in the Lean & Green Management Award—show how efficiency improvements
can align with ecological and social responsibility. In an era of growing uncertainty—shaped
by geopolitical tensions regulatory pressures and resource scarcity—sustainable value
creation is becoming a key success factor. Companies that systematically boost resource
efficiency not only cut costs but also strengthen their resilience and future readiness. The
Lean & Green concept merges efficient processes with environmental and sustainability goals
making sustainability both measurable and operationally effective. The author illustrates how
lean methods can be strategically applied to advance sustainability combining economic
performance with ecological responsibility. Practical guidance and best-practice examples
provide valuable insights for companies aiming to secure long-term competitiveness.
