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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...

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...

Our press release: plant values celebrates its 10th anniversary - "Just get started and see how far we get!"

Our message on 10 years of plant values. Co-founder Steve Grundig talks about the founding and...

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.

CO2 calculator for companies in comparison 

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

Sustainability seals + certificates - the big overview for companies

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

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...

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...

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...

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Sustainability strategy in social institutions

This article deals with the special features of social institutions and how they can be used in a...
-23 September 2025-
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Thinking sustainability strategically: Insights into the work of the German Sustainability Award jury

Michael Jenkner, Toni Koç, Franziska Kramer and Matthias Damert have been managing directors at plant values for many...
-18 September 2025-

Our press release: plant values celebrates its 10th anniversary - "Just get started and see how far we get!"

Our message on 10 years of plant values. Co-founder Steve Grundig talks about the foundation and...
-18 September 2025-

Implementing a sustainability strategy: Practical tips and stumbling blocks

Implementing a sustainability strategy is often even more complex than with other strategies. Ideally, more stakeholders need to...
-15 September 2025-

Develop a sustainability strategy within the company

How to develop an effective sustainability strategy: Analyse the status quo properly (motivation, responsibility, potential), develop a clear core...
-3 September 2025-

Sustainability meets innovation: how the transformation succeeds

Climate change, social inequality, resource scarcity and geopolitical uncertainties - the challenges of our time are no longer abstract...
-1 July 2025

Sustainable business models: 8 strategies with impact & 4 real-life examples

Sustainable business models are talked about in many places, but very few take the steps in their own company...
-9 June 2025

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-

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-

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-

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-
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Insights into the double materiality analysis according to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

Before reporting comes the double materiality analysis - Around 13,500 German companies are expected to have a materiality...
-11 February 2025-
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