Webinars & Trainings

A Climate Transition Plan is not a nice-to-have – it is a mandatory component of CSRD and a key instrument for strategic climate management. However, the path to standard-compliant implementation in accordance with ESRS E1 poses complex challenges for many companies.

In this DFGE webinar, we will take a practical look at the biggest stumbling blocks and solutions for establishing an effective, ESRS-compliant Climate Transition Plan.

What to expect in the webinar:

• Understanding regulatory requirements → What does ESRS E1 specifically require in relation to Climate Transition Plans (CTPs)?
• Identify typical implementation problems → Where are companies currently failing in terms of data availability, target definition or governance?
• Develop solution strategies → How can Scope 3 emissions, reduction pathways and measures be integrated in a structured way?
• Targeted use of tools & methods → Overview of tried-and-tested approaches to gap analysis, scenario development and CTP creation
• Combining management & reporting → How to turn the CTP into a strategic management tool for sustainability – not just a reporting product.

The demands on companies along the supply chain are increasing – not least due to legal requirements and the growing need for transparency in terms of sustainability. Catena-X is an open, collaborative data ecosystem that enables the exchange of standardized sustainability data. In this webinar, we will show you how you can take the next step towards a climate-conscious supply chain with a Catena-X-compatible Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).

Find out how the DFGE supports the calculation of the PCF, which use cases have already been implemented and how the CO₂ data exchange works in the Catena-X network.

The current revision of ESRS E4 by EFRAG has significantly streamlined biodiversity reporting requirements and removed important guidance such as the LEAP approach and exemplary metrics from the ESRS. In this webinar, we will show you how to effectively embed biodiversity in your company despite the current regulatory uncertainties and translate the compact requirements of the new ESRS E4 draft – supplemented by the international standards SBTN and TNFD – into concrete, actionable steps. You will receive practical tips on identifying, quantifying, and managing biodiversity aspects, as well as an overview of proven tools from our product portfolio that will reliably support you in implementation.

The EU Commission’s Omnibus Initiative brings significant changes to sustainability reporting. The aim is to simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and reduce the reporting obligations for companies. But what does this mean for your company in concrete terms?

What can you expect?

• Understand current developments → Overview of the objectives and content of the omnibus initiative to simplify the ESRS
• Recognize relevance for your company → What changes are planned and how will they affect your sustainability reporting?
• Plan strategic adjustments → How can you prepare for the upcoming changes and adapt your reporting accordingly?
• Updated timeline of the ESRS revision
  • April – mid-May 2025: Develop a vision for substantive simplifications and collect stakeholder feedback
  • Second half of May – July 2025: Prepare and approve the draft amendments to the ESRS
  • End of July – beginning of September 2025: Publication of the drafts and public consultation (30-45 days)
  • October 2025: Finalize and submit the technical recommendations to the EU Commission

Water is more than just a resource – it is one of the key levers for ecological and economic resilience. With the ESRS E3 “Water and Marine Resources”, the water consumption and impact of companies is placed in an ESG context for the first time.

In the DFGE webinar, we will show you how to determine a standard-compliant water footprint and strategically integrate it into your sustainability strategy – in accordance with the requirements of the CSRD and ESRS E3.

Why you should participate:

• Recognize water as an ESG issue → Understand the ESRS E3 requirements for water withdrawal, discharge and consumption – incl. reference to marine resources.
• Methodically record the water footprint → Learn how to quantify and evaluate water use and impacts along the value chain
• Make risks and opportunities visible → Identify site-specific water stress risks and opportunities for resource efficiency and cost reduction.
• Link reporting & strategy → Align regulatory obligations with business relevance – data-based and decision-oriented.
• Report in accordance with ESRS → Use the water footprint as the basis for reporting in accordance with CSRD/ESRS – transparent, comparable, auditable.

Today, companies face the challenge of systematically identifying physical and transitory climate risks and deriving concrete opportunities for their business models. In our webinar, we will show how a well-founded climate risk and opportunity analysis contributes to a sustainable corporate strategy.

Using selected practical examples, learn how companies from a wide range of industries identify and evaluate climate risks and translate them into strategic measures.

The user training is aimed at all those who are actively involved in sustainability reporting. In 16 hours of training, you will acquire comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Theoretical principles, supplemented by practical case studies, will give you an in-depth understanding of how the requirements of the ESRS can be successfully implemented in practice.

Our training courses help you to meet the existing and future requirements of the ESRS and CSRD with confidence so that you are optimally prepared – regardless of the regulatory fine-tuning and the latest findings on the EU Omnibus Initiative. For those not covered by the CSRD, it is still beneficial to establish ESG reporting and also understand the alternative guidance VSME.

In an increasingly complex and regulated sustainability landscape, external certifications are gaining in strategic importance. They not only serve as credible proof of the implementation of environmental and social standards, but can also significantly influence the EcoVadis rating – especially in the area of “Certifications”.

In our first webinar of the seven-part EcoVadis indicator series, together with TÜV SÜD and EcoVadis, we will shed light on how companies can systematically improve their sustainability performance through targeted certification strategies and at the same time strengthen their EcoVadis scoring. Learn from practical experience how audits, standards and external audits interact with the EcoVadis framework and what synergies result from this.

Get exclusive first-hand insights from DFGE, TÜV SÜD and EcoVadis experts.

Getting Started with the EcoVadis Rating – Your Guide to Sustainable Business

Sustainability is no longer just a trend; it has become a crucial factor for business success. But how can companies assess and improve their sustainability performance? The EcoVadis rating provides a proven method for analyzing and optimizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

In this webinar by DFGE – Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy, we will show you how to successfully start the EcoVadis assessment process as a beginner. You will learn about the key requirements, how to prepare effectively, and how to benefit from a good rating.

What to expect:

• Introduction to EcoVadis: What is assessed and why?
• The first steps: How to start the evaluation process
• Common challenges and how to overcome them
• Practical tips for an efficient submission
• Your questions – our answers

Whether you are a supplier for a large corporation or looking to improve your sustainability management, this webinar provides you with the essential foundations to get started with EcoVadis successfully.

Sign up now and lay the foundation for a sustainable future!

The 2025 CDP season questionnaire is open! What should companies bear in mind when answering it this year and what potential changes are there? The webinar summarizes the most important information for a successful CDP assessment in 2025.