Sustainability Reporting

Take advantage of our many years of expertise for your sustainability reporting.

Sustainability Reporting

Take advantage of our many years of expertise for your sustainability reporting.

Sustainability report, ESG report, annual report?

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What is your report called? Sustainability report, integrated annual and sustainability report, ESG report, CSRD report, environmental report, GRI report? Do you also have EcoVadis reporting, LKSG report, CDP reporting, ESG ratings, SAQ ratings and so on? On top of that, questionnaires from customers?

Or do you not yet have a report or one that meets such standards? Are there a variety of approaches – and a feasible roadmap for CSRD reporting is still missing? Whatever the case, tell us where you stand, what you need and what questions are on your mind. The best way to do this is to use our contact form and then get in touch for an initial (video) call.

What happens next? If you like, we can plan your next step in sustainability reporting. STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has helped a great many companies take one, two or three steps forward from a wide range of starting points. Read on to find out how we do it in practice: “Behind the scenes of sustainability consulting”.

Overview of services

Analysis of your individual requirements
Review of your sustainability reports and websites
Creation of reports (sustainability report, integrated report, ESG report, CSRD report)
Expert advice and editorial services for your in-depth reporting
Sustainability as a change management tool

Selected references

STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has already successfully developed and enhanced sustainability reporting with numerous companies. Selected projects can be found in the references.

The sustainability report and change management

Reporting as organizational development? Change management through sustainability reporting? Use a report to promote communication, sustainability AND the company? Develop structures and processes, empower employees and managers to cope with the growing number of tasks? Yes, it’s all possible.

Perhaps it is even precisely this that characterizes sustainability consulting by STEINBACH STRATEGIEN. Setting up and developing a report in such a way that the organization improves in sustainability management. Sometimes with small changes in the report itself, more stringent structuring, better formulations without greenwashing and blah blah – which an expert quickly exposes as hot air.

Another favorite topic: How do the sustainability report and the annual report actually fit together? Major adjustments are also helpful – milestones can be achieved, particularly in the case of key figures and the discussion of sustainability strategy and goals.

And last but not least, the question: Do the structures and competencies in the company fit, how does everything fit into the big picture and still be tangible in a report? If these questions resonate with you, let’s talk.

Interested? Get in touch!

The sustainability report as a duty

Many companies have been voluntarily publishing a sustainability report for a long time. In recent years, however, reporting has also become a duty for more and more companies. Either directly through NFRD, CSRD, LkSG and Co. Or indirectly, because customers or other stakeholders in particular want to see a sustainability report.

The sustainability report is also a valuable box that needs to be ticked in a wide range of standard questionnaires. Some of the companies that STEINBACH STRATEGIEN advises on reporting are not subject to any regulatory requirement such as CSRD, but have decided to publish a sustainability report for other reasons.

Image: sustainability report of the Stulz company

The requirements for sustainability reporting or ESG reporting are extensive and varied, as are the organizational prerequisites. That’s why it’s important to have a roadmap that fits your company. And that’s where it gets well-founded, authentic and pragmatic.

Foto: Hamburg, Blick auf Elbphilharmonie

Indicators and standards in reporting

Indicators are key. They show how well a company has integrated sustainability into its entire organization. Sustainability indicators, also known as key performance indicators (KPIs), are valuable: they demonstrate transparency, enable control and highlight gaps – and they turn declarations of intent into a tangible sustainability strategy.

In recent years, STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has placed a strong focus on KPIs in its consulting work. Much more so than on software, because software is of little use (and expensive) if the foundations have not been properly laid in the company’s engine room. The first of these foundations is a solid framework of figures, which is derived from various standards and requirements – e.g. ratings, rankings, customer questionnaires.

The second key foundation is transparency, clearly defined definitions and an understanding of the key figures and which part of the company (consolidation group) they cover. From experience, the third key foundation is a clean organizational setup with responsibilities and processes – and then, very gladly, a powerful software solution that provides evaluated data at the push of a button.

What clients say

I've been working with Anke Steinbach on various projects since 2011 and, despite the fast-paced environment in our company and at STEINBACH STRATEGIEN, I've always been able to rely on her to deliver the best results and the highest level of commitment. She has played a key role in making the DMK Group sustainable with her professional expertise, stamina and eye for the essentials. Anke is a pleasure to work with.

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

In 2022, we started working with STEINBACH STRATEGIEN to develop the foundations for our first sustainability report; since then, further successful projects have been added. We value the collaboration very highly because it is characterized by great collegiality and trust. The professional support contributes significantly to our success – and we are very grateful to have such a committed partner at our side!

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

STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has successfully supported us in setting up and expanding our sustainability management. From creating our first sustainability report to developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy, our collaboration with STEINBACH STRATEGIEN has been very trusting and professional. We particularly appreciate the excellent preparation of important content and the constructive discussions. Both have helped us to stay focused on the essentials. This has enabled us to lay the foundation for establishing the idea of sustainability throughout the company.

- Thomas Wissing de Freitas – Sustainability Manager, Schmitz Cargobull

We thank STEINBACH STRATEGIEN for the professional support in creating our 2022/2023 sustainability report and for assisting with numerous communication measures. An internal sustainability workshop also helped our company divisions develop a better understanding and take an active role in the further development of our sustainability strategy. We greatly appreciate Anke 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 the creation of sustainability reports according to GRI. Thanks to her clear customer focus and technical precision, our joint projects were always highly efficient and to the complete satisfaction of our customers.

- 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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