Ignoring it is no longer an option: More and more SMEs in Germany are required to prepare a sustainability report. It is becoming just as important as the financial report. While this means considerable effort for companies, it also creates significant opportunities. The insights gained from collecting sustainability data can help shape new strategies, strengthen your brand, and enhance your reputation both internally and externally.
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ESG Criteria: The Three Pillars of Sustainability
Environmental
Social
Good Corporate Governance
Megatrend: Sustainability
… it’s about more than climate action and biodiversity. The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) affect every area of a business and are becoming an integral part of the corporate business model.
Now it’s the turn of SMEs, provided they meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Net revenue of more than 40 million euros
- More than 250 employees
- Total assets of more than 20 million euros
More than 15,000 companies in Germany are required to report. Across the EU, this applies to around 50,000 businesses.*
*from 2026 (key factor: the financial year preceding the first reporting period)
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Opportunities unlocked – risks reduced
Risks
- Greenwashing
- Stricter legal frameworks
- Climate litigation
- Green finance
Opportunities
- Strengthen brand image
- Increase employee recruitment/retention
- Drive innovation and achieve business advantages
- Provide “flank protection” for management
Sustainability as a competitive advantage Strategically showcase your topics
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types of presentation
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