From Fish Sandwiches to Sustainability: An Inspiring Meeting at the Hafen-Club Hamburg

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

“This is not enough!” – A conversation about sustainable business with Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

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

Why is it worthwhile to rely on experienced support when developing a sustainability strategy?

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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?

How the ESR standard poses new challenges for medium-sized companies

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

Coaching instead of consulting: the ideal way to develop strategies

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

Introduction of a sustainability management system: your roadmap to success

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

Analysing the double materiality: What’s in it for me?

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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) makes the analysis of double materiality an indispensable element for companies subject to reporting requirements. But what does this term mean and how can you use this analysis effectively for your sustainability strategy?   What is double materiality? Dual materiality considers two dimensions: financial materiality (outside-in) and the… Continue reading Analysing the double materiality: What’s in it for me?

Perspectives on sustainable management: Receive the latest developments by e-mail

Alongside the newsletter on LinkedIn, I continue to send out my info letter by email. This is where my circle of clients, colleagues and partners receive insider information from the field. In contrast to newsletters from institutes, auditing firms, educational institutions and law firms, you will receive examples of implementation with a background of entrepreneurial… Continue reading Perspectives on sustainable management: Receive the latest developments by e-mail

From extra effort to opportunity: The right approach to sustainability reporting for SMEs

Auditors, banks, chambers of commerce and experts are pointing out an important new requirement to SMEs: The obligation under CSRD to prepare a sustainability report!   There are many homepages, articles, whitepapers and blog posts that are being poured onto the companies concerned. Auditors are warning their clients to be prepared. Banks are threatening to… Continue reading From extra effort to opportunity: The right approach to sustainability reporting for SMEs

Sustainability reporting obligation: What can be done to minimise the efforts?

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From 2025, many medium-sized companies will be required to prepare a sustainability report as part of the management report in their annual financial statements. In itself, this obligation is an “additional workload required by law, which causes additional costs and ties up capacities and, on the face of it, does not benefit the business”. If… Continue reading Sustainability reporting obligation: What can be done to minimise the efforts?