Steinbach Strategien

Welcome to your sustainability consultancy — delivering results with reliability and pragmatism.

Forward-thinking sustainability consulting.

For over 22 years, STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has been advising clients on sustainability in strategy and communication and has supported hundreds of projects in a wide range of industries. Are you looking for a partner who can provide you with clarity and direction and deliver relevant results?

STEINBACH STRATEGIEN is familiar with the challenges faced by companies, develops customized solutions, and navigates you safely through the dynamic environment of corporate sustainability. Results-oriented, reliable, pragmatic — that’s our commitment, so you can take the right actions at the right time.

Sustainability strategy

Analysis, strategic foundation, or further development of the existing approach.

Sustainability reporting

ESG reporting according to various standards and substantial communication around your sustainability initiatives.

Your Personal trainer

1:1 support for specific topics or organizational changes – you define the goal and receive the appropriate “fitness program”.

What characterises STEINBACH STRATEGIEN

Know-how

Sustainability expertise from projects, teaching, and the book “Do you speak sustainability?”.

Experience

20+ years of consulting experience with clients in Germany and internationally.

Industry knowledge

500+ sustainability projects across 20+ industries, from large mid-sized companies to corporate groups.

Pragmatic

Solution-oriented and efficient: the right thing at the right time.

Tailored

Tailored solutions, personally supported from the first conversation through implementation.

Authentic

Honest collaboration and sustainability lived in practice.

Selected references

STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has successfully partnered with numerous companies to develop or enhance their sustainability strategies. Selected projects can be found in the references

What clients say

I have been working with Anke Steinbach on various projects since 2011. Despite the fast pace in our company and at STEINBACH STRATEGIEN, I have always been able to count on outstanding results and the highest level of commitment. With her expertise, her stamina, and her sharp focus on what truly matters, she has played a key role in advancing sustainability at DMK Group. Anke is a pleasure to work with.

- Dr. Phillip Inderhees – Head of Corporate Strategy, DMK Group

In 2022, we began working with STEINBACH STRATEGIEN to lay the groundwork for our first sustainability report, and further successful projects have followed since. We greatly value the collaboration because it is marked by close collegiality and trust. The professional support contributes significantly to our success, and we are truly grateful to have such a dedicated partner at our side!

- Ludger Ecke – Deputy Head of Quality and Sustainability Management / UMB, STULZ

STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has successfully supported us in building and expanding our sustainability management. From our first sustainability report to the development of a holistic sustainability strategy, we have experienced the collaboration as trusting and professional. We particularly appreciate the clear preparation of key content and the constructive discussions. Both helped us stay focused on what matters most. This laid the foundation for embedding sustainability across the entire company.

- Thomas Wissing de Freitas – Sustainability Manager, Schmitz Cargobull

We thank STEINBACH STRATEGIEN for the professional support in preparing our 2022/2023 sustainability report and for accompanying numerous communication activities. An internal sustainability workshop also helped our business units develop a better understanding and take an active role in further developing our sustainability strategy. We greatly appreciate Ms. Steinbach's professional and dedicated approach and look forward to continuing our collaboration.

- Nina Siegel – Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Zentis

We worked with Anke Steinbach on preparing sustainability reports in accordance with the GRI Standards. Thanks to her big-picture perspective, clear client focus, and precise craftsmanship, our joint projects were always highly efficient and fully met our clients' expectations.

- Frank Schroedter – Management, Engel & Zimmermann

Stronger together: The team

Anke Steinbach has been an independent sustainability consultant for over 22 years. She has a background in economics and an MBA in sustainability management and worked at McKinsey for several years. She works with selected consultants, sustainability specialists and agencies in a network on a project-by-project basis. Get to know some of them.

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