How Germany’s Leading Drugstore Chain is Pioneering Climate Action, with Kerstin Erbe – Managing Director, dm-drogerie markt

The industrialization driven by cheap fossil energy has increased our prosperity and life expectancy, but we must acknowledge that our planet is at risk of becoming uninhabitable in many regions if we continue on this path.

With the Green Deal, the EU is setting the framework for the sustainable transformation of the European economy. While companies struggle with increasing regulations and costs, consumers expect solutions but are only partially willing to change their behavior or pay more for sustainable products.

How can we resolve this dilemma and turn sustainable transformation into business success? How can we evolve our economic model to ensure a healthy future for the next generations?

dm-drogerie markt (dm) serves as a compelling example of how companies can navigate this transformation successfully. As of 2024, dm is ranked as the third-largest drugstore chain globally in terms of revenue, following Walgreens Boots Alliance and A.S. Watson Group. In Germany, dm remains the market leader, generating approximately €11.4 billion in revenue in 2023, ahead of competitors like Rossmann and Müller.

Using dm as a case study, Kerstin Erbe will showcase how current challenges are being addressed and which key strategies are crucial for achieving sustainable success in retail and beyond.

📢 Join us for an exclusive webinar where we explore:

✅ How dm approaches sustainability in a context of economic and societal challenges, and competing expectations
✅ Key strategies for integrating climate action into corporate decision-making
✅ Lessons learned from one of Germany’s most recognized retail brands

🎤 Meet Our Speaker

Kerstin Erbe has been the Managing Director at dm-drogerie markt since August 2016, overseeing Product Management and the development of dm's own brands. She is committed to making organic products accessible to a broad customer base, emphasizing that affordability is key to inspiring widespread adoption.

Under her leadership, dm has implemented sustainable practices across its operations, balancing economic success with environmental responsibility. Kerstin believes in understanding the long-term impacts of business decisions on the planet and future generations, aligning with her commitment to responsible leadership.

Join us to gain insights from Kerstin Erbe on how dm integrates sustainability into its business model, ensuring both environmental responsibility and commercial success.

🔎 Who should attend?

Sustainability professionals, procurement leaders, and business decision-makers looking to understand how sustainability and economic success can go hand in hand.

🔗 Register now for free

📅 Date & Time: 06.03.2025, 2-3pm CET
📍 Location: Online

The Climate Choice offers this event as part of the CHOICE Event series, which presents best practice solutions for climate transformation.