Geschäftsführender Partner, Diplom-Kaufmann, Steuerberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer
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Sustainability advisory
We support you on the way to sustainable corporate development: from the initial analysis to successful implementation.
Together towards a sustainable future.
Sustainability is now far more than a regulatory requirement: it is an important building block for the future viability of companies. At the same time, laws, standards and reporting obligations are constantly changing. We help you to keep track, to implement legal requirements with confidence, to use sustainability as economic added value for your company and to embed it strategically in your company.
Sustainability becomes effective when it is integrated into the company strategy and existing processes and taken into account along the entire value chain. This means identifying material topics, establishing responsibilities, building suitable indicators and data structures and deriving concrete measures. We support you in turning these requirements into clear structures and practicable processes.
We support you in developing your sustainability strategy and your reporting. In addition, we offer the assurance of sustainability information, independently of our advisory services. In doing so, we combine our expertise in auditing, tax advice and legal advice.
What we do for you
- Carrying out an individual materiality assessment
We analyse the material sustainability topics of your company on the basis of the concept of double materiality. We take into account the inside-out perspective, that is, the impact of your business activities on the environment and society, for example CO₂ emissions, resource use and social responsibility, and the outside-in perspective, that is, the risks and opportunities that sustainability aspects mean for your business model and your financial performance, such as climate risks or rising energy costs. The result is a prioritised list of fields of action, which serves as the basis for your sustainability report and the further strategic direction of your company.
- Development and implementation of sustainability strategies and targets
We support you in developing a sustainability strategy tailored to your company. Together we define strategic targets, prioritise relevant fields of action and support you in implementing effective measures, taking into account current regulatory requirements and future developments.
- Advice on specific requirements of the EU Taxonomy
We support you in applying the EU Taxonomy: from identifying taxonomy-eligible and taxonomy-aligned activities and assessing them against the technical criteria through to compliant reporting.
Contacts
The experts to match.
Diplom-Kaufmann, Steuerberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer
Partner, Diplom-Kaufmann, Steuerberater, Fachberater für Vermögens- und Finanzplanung (DStV e.V.), Fachberater für Controlling und Finanzwirtschaft (DStV e.V.)
Team
ESG-Auditorin
ESG-Auditorin
Frequently asked questions about sustainability advisory
Answers to the questions our clients ask us most often about sustainability.
Do we always need a materiality assessment?
That depends on the standard you report under. In any case, it helps to focus attention on the material topics with the greatest leverage. The assessment helps to set priorities, to deploy resources in a targeted way and to focus reporting on the topics that are relevant to your company and its stakeholders.
Where is the best place to start?
First we clarify under which standard and to what extent reporting is to take place or must take place. This determines which data is needed. For the structured collection and preparation of that data, we provide you with suitable templates, overviews and working aids. That way you know at all times which information is needed and can gather the relevant data efficiently and in a traceable way.
Is sustainability advisory also worthwhile if our company is not subject to reporting obligations?
Yes. Even without a statutory reporting obligation, it can make sense to approach sustainability strategically, for example to respond to requirements from customers or banks, to identify risks and opportunities at an early stage or to plan concrete improvement measures. Which topics are important depends on your company and its goals.
Can we start the advisory work if we do not yet have all our sustainability data?
Yes. Missing data, or data that has not yet been recorded consistently, is a possible starting point for the advisory work. We support you in reviewing the existing data, identifying gaps and defining sensible next steps for data collection.
Which sustainability topics can be considered?
That depends on your company and its material impacts, risks and opportunities. Possible topics include energy and greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, water and resource use, health and safety, development opportunities for employees, and questions of corporate governance.
Do you also support the implementation of a sustainability strategy?
Yes. We help to derive concrete targets and measures from the prioritised fields of action. This also includes the question of who is responsible in the company, and the development of suitable indicators with which progress can be tracked.
Can you support us with the EU Taxonomy?
Yes. We support you in identifying relevant activities, classifying the applicable criteria and compiling the information required for reporting.
Your next step
Would you like to find out more about the various areas of sustainability from our experts right now? Would you like, for example, to make an appointment or arrange a callback or request more information about us? If you would like to know more about individual measures, initiatives and goals, take a look at our sustainability report (available in German only). Posts: “Is sustainability commercially viable for companies?” (Article available in German only), “The social factor in ESG: why sustainable business does not work without the ‘S’” (Article available in German only) and “Greenwashing vs. genuine sustainability: how to tell the difference” (Article available in German only).
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Would you like to find out more about the various areas of sustainability from our experts right now? Would you like, for example, to make an appointment or arrange a callback or request more information about us? If you would like to know more about individual measures, initiatives and goals, take a look at our sustainability report (available in German only). Posts: “Is sustainability commercially viable for companies?” (Article available in German only), “The social factor in ESG: why sustainable business does not work without the ‘S’” (Article available in German only) and “Greenwashing vs. genuine sustainability: how to tell the difference” (Article available in German only).