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Sustainability KPIs for every company and every industry

Sustainability KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are indicators and are suitable for measuring corporate goals and the achievement of...

Climate protection measures in companies: Step-by-step guide

Climate protection measures are also becoming an increasingly important topic for companies. With Fridays for Future...

3 steps to a CO2 balance in the company

Many companies are asking themselves how they can measure their climate impact and calculate a CO2 balance for their...

CO2 calculator for companies in comparison

There is a mosaic of ways to calculate the CO2 footprint in companies. We also like to...

Measuring sustainability in companies with sustainability KPIs

Companies usually define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for their strategies and associated targets. Sustainability KPIs, or sustainability indicators, are in turn important tools for monitoring and analysing the...

Sustainability seals + certificates - the big overview for companies

There are countless seals, certificates and similar proofs of sustainability. Both for private individuals and...

The comprehensive guide to setting up a sustainability strategy

Many companies are already taking various measures to become more sustainable. But after a few years...

Over 75 tips for sustainability in the company

Welcome to our collection of sustainability tips. Here you will find all the items at a glance.

Positive and negative effects of tourism on sustainability

Tourism and sustainability are closely linked. For example, it is a major driver but also strongly affected...

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Materiality vs. if applicable principle - role explained in the VSME standard

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that originally focussed on sustainability reporting in accordance with the ESRS or...

-12 May 2025-Materiality

VSME standard: The new basis for voluntary sustainability reporting for SMEs

The VSME standard (Voluntary ESRS for non-listed Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises) is becoming the central basis for the...

-12 March 2025-Sustainability management

The double materiality analysis: Frequently asked questions and answers

The double materiality analysis is a central component of the CSRD reporting obligations and a challenge for many companies. In...

-12 February 2025-Materiality

Guidelines for double materiality analysis

Together with the municipal utility network ASEW (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für sparsame Energie- und Wasserverwendung), we have organised over 60 municipal...

-11 February 2025-Materiality