Kalvis Mihailovs

Head of Carbon Target

Being a former elite orienteer, Kalvis has always been drawn to nature. If that was the reason why he decided to study environmental science, he can’t say. What he knows for sure though is that he has a strong passion for the planet.

His career at Husqvarna Group started with a summer job, four years ago. He was approached by a manager who had been searching for a talent with Kalvis’s background. In a completely new role, Kalvis started working strategically with sustainability. Today, he is Group Sustainability Director.

– Me and my colleagues are finding solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and society, without losing a strong business case. It is challenging but very satisfying when we succeed.

Thanks to Kalvis and his colleagues, the company has succeeded very well with creating a more sustainable supply chain and product portfolio. Husqvarna Group also empowers customers to choose the most  sustainable solutions. When asked if he is positive about the future, Kalvis says definitely yes. For several reasons.

– Today, many companies focus intensely on changing their way of working to becoming more sustainable. Talents also prefer employers that take their responsibility.

A couple of weeks ago, Kalvis held a presentation at a global AIESEC* conference in India. The young talents in the audience were particularly interested in how companies support sustainable development and tackle climate change. Kalvis says that thanks to the partnership with AIESEC, Husqvarna Group have been able to recruit many young skilled talents from all over the world. He is surrounded by people with the same passion as he has.

“My job has a positive impact on people and the planet.”

– I feel that I have landed my dream job. I get to work with the topics that I am passionate about. I get to collaborate with very skilled colleagues. There hasn’t been a single day since I started working here that I felt bored.

*AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organization. The organization focuses onempowering young people to make a progressive social impact. The AIESEC network includes approximately 44,280 members in 127 countries. Read more about AIESEC here