This Sustainable Business Awards Spotlight features Janis Oslejs (YPO Baltic North Integrated) , founder and CEO of PRIMX and Environmental Award winner for 2025–26.

In partnership with the Construction Industry Network and the Sustainable Business Network, Shawn Andrews (YPO Southern 7), founder and CEO of Bridge Peak Energy Capital, speaks with Janis about the innovation behind this recognition.

Janis shares how PRIMX evolved from a small concrete contracting business into a global leader in advanced concrete systems. What began as a mission to solve one persistent industry challenge, cracking concrete, led to years of research and development and the creation of a stronger, thinner, and more durable concrete solution. This approach significantly reduces the amount of concrete and steel required in construction projects.

The discussion highlights how this technology helps lower carbon emissions in one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries, while also improving construction speed, worker safety, and long-term building performance. Janis also explains how PRIMX’s system enables broader adoption of low-carbon materials and more sustainable construction practices.

Reflecting on his YPO experience, Janis shares how the organization’s focus on deeper problem-solving, continuous learning, and peer exchange has shaped both his leadership approach and PRIMX’s long-term innovation journey.
Today, PRIMX works with leading companies across Europe and North America, delivering scalable sustainability solutions for industrial and commercial construction projects worldwide.

Learn more about Janis and PRIMX: http://www.primekss.com/