The WEPA Sustainability
Stakeholder Advisory Council
A courageous step in our sustainability transformation journey
As a long-term oriented family business that thinks and acts beyond generations, sustainability has always been the foundation of our actions. It is deeply embedded in our DNA and has shaped the way we operate, develop, and take responsibility over time. Step by step, we have continuously evolved — and today, we are in the midst of a profound transformation. We consider ourselves frontrunners in sustainability within our industry – and we take this responsibility seriously.
We are convinced: being a frontrunner also means regularly questioning ourselves, staying open to new perspectives, and holding up the mirror to our own actions.
This is exactly why we have taken a confident step forward with the establishment of the WEPA Sustainability Stakeholder Advisory Council — a milestone in our sustainability journey. This independent panel of renowned experts brings outside-in perspectives that challenge and inspire us. They accompany our transformation by helping us to stay focused, ambitious, and transparent.
The Council‘s mission:
Assessment
Evaluating our targets, approach and
progress to sustainability from an
independent perspective
Expertise
Sharing insights, perspectives
and expertise
Challenge
Challenging us and fostering
constructive dialogue
Inspiration
Inspiring the entire WEPA team
on our journey ahead
Leading experts in sustainability
This independent panel of leading experts performs an in-depth assessment, analyses our progress, provides valuable input, and ensures accountability. Their findings and recommendations are made publicly available – underlining our commitment to transparency, corporate responsibility, and continuous improvement.
This bold initiative it is a clear commitment. Sustainability is the foundation for what we do – today and in the future.
Members of the Sustainability
Stakeholder Advisory Council
We are proud to be working with such an outstanding group of experts. Each of them bringing unique expertise and fresh perspectives to the table. Their contribution helps us strengthen our position as a frontrunner and move forward with confidence and clarity.
STEFANIE HAUER
After studying business administration at WHU Koblenz, Stefanie Hauer managed and transformed German and international companies. In doing so, she was able to prove – for example as publishing director of ZEIT – how the highest ethical standards go hand in hand with financial success. Her passion for environmentally conscious corporate management has intensified in recent years through training with Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader, training in ESG and supply chain management in Berkeley and Cambridge and as part of the Renewable Energy Management Program at the University of St. Gallen. Today, as an investor and board member, she promotes companies that combine economic success and nature conservation.
JAKOB BERNDT
Jakob Berndt is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tomorrow, Europe's leading provider of sustainable digital banking. Since its founding in 2018, Tomorrow has been committed to using money as a lever for positive change – for people, the climate and a better future. Beforehand, Jakob co-founded and managed the social businesses Lemonaid & ChariTea. They successfully combined development cooperation and Zeitgeist and won numerous awards for their efforts. Jakob has been recognized as „Top 40 under 40“ by the magazine Capital. Jakob is deeply committed to the transformative impact of social entrepreneurship, forward-thinking communication and a truly equitable global community.
INNA AMESHEVA, PhD
Inna Amesheva is a sustainability expert with experience in regulatory compliance, climate finance, and sustainable investment strategy. She currently leads ESG regulatory initiatives at ESG Book, with expertise in CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, and international ESG frameworks like ISSB and BCBS. Inna acts as an Advisory Board Member at Tareno AG, contributing to the sustainable finance investment strategy of the asset management team for Tareno’s Global Water Fund. Inna’s focus is on aligning corporate strategies with regulatory landscapes and driving climate resilience through informed decision-making. She holds a PhD in Public International Law from the University of Hong Kong and a First Class LLB Degree in Law from the University of Birmingham, UK.
LUBOMILA JORDANOVA
Lubomila Jordanova is the co-founder and CEO of Plan A. The Berlin-based startup has developed an end-to-end platform that enables companies to measure, monitor, and reduce their environmental footprint and improve their environmental, social, and governance performance using machine learning and science. Lubomila is also the co-founder of the Greentech Alliance, a community of over 1,000 startups connected to over 500 advisors from venture capital, media, and business backgrounds. Lubomila has been recognized as an Obama Europe Leader 2022, MIT Innovator Under 35 Europe 2022, and 30 under 30 (Forbes), among others. She is passionate about addressing climate change and believes there is nothing more powerful than collaboration and true commitment to impact.
