Author: Torsten Spill

Sustainable business practices are often described as complex. The real challenge lies elsewhere: turning this complexity into clear priorities. This is exactly what Agropa Handels GmbH (see aerial view of the central site in Brunnen/Bavaria) has consistently achieved in recent weeks. The double materiality analysis has been completed – providing a clear, decision-relevant overall picture.… Continue reading Double Materiality at Agropa – Clarity Instead of Complexity

Many mid-sized companies already operate an environmental or energy management system in accordance with ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 – often to improve resource efficiency, meet customer expectations, or benefit from tax incentives. But in times of increasing pressure for sustainability reporting, one question arises more frequently: Can these systems serve as a foundation for… Continue reading ISO 14001 & ISO 50001: Foundation for Effective Sustainability Management

Sustainability is a leadership responsibility. Full stop.And yet, in many companies, the reality looks quite different. Sustainability officers are appointed, given a task on paper – and then left to their own devices. No support from the management board, no real integration into the business strategy, often not even the necessary resources or decision-making authority.… Continue reading Sustainability Management: Not a Job for Lone Warriors

In many companies, chaos reigns in document and data management: essential reports are buried in opaque folder structures, version numbers are missing, and cryptic file names give no indication of their content. Often, only one person knows the system—if they are unavailable, the search begins. Entire teams waste valuable time during audits or everyday tasks… Continue reading The Silent Time Thief: How Inefficient Document Management Hampers Daily Work

The Port-Club Hamburg provides the perfect setting to discuss the future of sustainable business in companies. In this inspiring environment, I had the opportunity to present an impulse to the Co-Create CEO Group Hamburg and encourage the attending executives, owners, and business leaders to deeply reflect on their contributions to a more sustainable future.  … Continue reading From Fish Sandwiches to Sustainability: An Inspiring Meeting at the Hafen-Club Hamburg

Recently, I had the extraordinary opportunity to exchange thoughts with one of the most influential figures in environmental and sustainability research: Prof. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker. As the co-founder of the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, and Energy and a pioneer of the efficiency revolution, he has demonstrated through his Factor-4 strategy that it is… Continue reading “This is not enough!” – A conversation about sustainable business with Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

Developing and implementing an effective sustainability strategy is more important today than ever. But where do you start? How do you conserve your own resources, which are often scarce? An experienced counseling companion can make the difference!   Why you should rely on expertise: Comprehensive ESG expertise: With experience as an auditor for ISO 14001,… Continue reading Why is it worthwhile to rely on experienced support when developing a sustainability strategy?

The introduction of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) represents a profound change for many medium-sized companies. It was developed as part of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and requires companies to report comprehensively and in detail on their sustainability performance.   As part of my further training, I now work with the “Haufe… Continue reading How the ESR standard poses new challenges for medium-sized companies

Companies and organizations are facing increasingly complex challenges, especially when it comes to developing and implementing sustainability strategies and reports. While traditionally consulting services are often used to develop strategies, it is increasingly becoming apparent that coaching is a far more effective approach.   Why coaching instead of consulting? During the consultation, the consultant often… Continue reading Coaching instead of consulting: the ideal way to develop strategies

At a time when sustainability is no longer a trend but a necessity, companies are faced with the challenge of meeting the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). From the 2025 financial year, the CSRD requires large companies to prepare a comprehensive sustainability report that complies with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).… Continue reading Introduction of a sustainability management system: your roadmap to success