Companies need to focus more on the topic of sustainability in order to meet current social challenges. Politicians have created a framework for this with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) from 2025.

The CSRD radically changes the scope and requirements for sustainability reporting. It obliges companies to report on the impact of their business operations on people and the environment (ESG). The CSRD will extend the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and significantly expand its scope, meaning that companies will have to report more comprehensively and according to more uniform standards.

This intensive engagement with sustainability issues offers a wide range of opportunities for companies:

  • Studies show positive effects on corporate development as well as the fact that CSR and ESG aspects are becoming more prominent in the perception of stakeholders.
  • Companies that adopt appropriate guidelines have the opportunity to achieve sustainable growth and value creation while avoiding risks.

Therefore, compliance with the CSRD is crucial for companies to be successful in the long term and to meet stakeholder expectations.

Are you and your company ready for the requirements of the new directive? Do you need support on your way to anchoring the topic of sustainability and the legally required reporting in your company?

Together with our partners Agisolve and Dr. Reiner Czichos from ctn consulting & training network, we offer you a 360° approach. We are happy to support you in the introductory phases and the implementation of an adequate sustainability strategy in your company, according to your needs.

Contact us for an informal exchange on this topic.

IS YOUR COMPANY AFFECTED?

OUR APPROACH

We recommend a phase-oriented implementation of the sustainability strategy in your company. Starting with the target image of your strategy, we work with you to develop the required content for your company along our phase model – to result in the required reporting. We are happy to offer a customized phase model based on your needs.

1. Objectives of the sustainability strategy

  • Development or alignment of the strategic objectives of sustainability with those responsible in the company
  • Derivation of the strategic objectives into operational measures for each business area
  • Conducting workshops with the relevant stakeholders to detail the measures to be implemented

2. As-is analysis

  • Identification of stakeholders for the implementation of operational measures in the company
  • Review & analysis of the current situation (processes, systems, data, etc. through data-driven analytics, etc.)
  • Gap analysis (operational measures vs. current conditions)

3. Regulations & Standards

  • Definition of the regulations / standards to be fulfilled for the company
  • Merging the objectives / operational measures with the regulations to be fulfilled
  • Derivation of the required key figures

4. Marketing & communication strategy

  • Creation of a marketing strategy taking sustainability aspects into account
  • Definition of the communication strategy via internal and external channels (homepage, signatures, product branding, management report, etc.)
  • Derivation and planning of communication measures for internal and external channels

5. Change management

  • Consolidation and structuring of the measures to be implemented in a project plan
  • Start change process for relevant areas e.g:
    • CI
    • Branding
    • Corporate communication (e.g. social media, website, etc.)
    • Organization
    • Processes
    • Systems
    • Training courses
    • Raising awareness of sustainability within the company

6. Data Analytics & Reporting

  • Merging existing data sources and processes into a standardized data structure
  • Implementation of additionally required data sources and processes
  • Integration of analog key figures
  • Development of reporting based on the data sources and the defined key figures

7. Sustainability reporting

  • Definition of operational responsibility for sustainability report
  • Determination of the reporting frequency
  • Managing the operational implementation of the report
  • Communicating results to stakeholders
  • Interpretation and preparation of content for the sustainability/management report
  • Preparation of final status of sustainability / management report for submission to auditors (if CSRD-relevant)

8. Management Report & Communication

  • Audit and certification of management report by auditors
  • External communication of sustainability at all levels

YOUR BENEFIT - YOUR SUCCESS

Today, the pressure on companies to act is direct and can be felt from several sides. The issue of sustainability must be firmly anchored in corporate objectives. Legislation in the EU and Germany is forcing companies to act. Consumers, investors and analysts expect sustainable business models that are rewarded by customers and lead to increasing demand. As a company, you can benefit from this!

  • You are positioned for the future on the market and increase your competitiveness
  • Your company makes a contribution to the common good and enhances its reputation
  • You increase the motivation of your employees and your attractiveness as an employer
  • You exploit savings potential through the resource-saving use of raw materials
  • You optimize your value chain, leverage ecological benefits and identify potential savings
  • You gain better access to the financial market and increase your attractiveness for investors

YOUR ADDED VALUE THROUGH US AND OUR PARTNERS

Together with our partners, we offer you a 360° approach for the implementation of relevant topics towards a sustainable company. We cover all aspects of the introductory phases and the implementation of an adequate sustainability strategy in your company – along our phase model or along a customized approach based on your needs.

Feel free to contact us for more information!

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