DFGE Webinars & Trainings

Improve your sustainability management

In times of digital training and due to The New Way of Work, we, the DFGE – Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy, are expanding our online webinar offering. In addition to webinars on various reporting standards such as CDP or EcoVadis, we also offer online training for our new complete climate strategy solution or completely individual training for you.

Register for one or more of our free webinars and benefit from over two decades of experience in life cycle assessments, sustainability calculations and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Below you will find the current webinar overview.

DFGE looks forward to your participation!

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DFGE Essential Series

Technical support in the CSR reporting process

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06. May 2025

In this webinar, you will learn how technical support helps companies to successfully meet the challenges of CSR reporting. We will provide you with an overview and discuss which steps are important in the selection process so that you can benefit from external tools in your reporting process.

  • When: 06. May 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: CSR Tools
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DFGE Essential Series

Climate transition plans: insight into practice

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20. May 2025

In this webinar, you will gain a practical insight into the development and implementation of climate transition plans. We will explain how companies can take strategic action to achieve their climate goals and successfully manage the transition to a sustainable economy.

  • When: 20. May 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 60min
  • Topic: CTP
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DFGE Essential Series

Two more years – but don’t wait: how to use the new CSRD timetable strategically

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03. Jun 2025

EFRAG has delivered – and with it a sigh of relief (and a frown) in many ESG departments: The mandatory application of selected ESRS standards will be postponed by two years. But what does this mean in concrete terms for companies? Which obligations will remain in place, which will come later – and is now really the time to sit back and relax?

In our compact, practical webinar, we will give you a decisive overview and answer key questions about the new developments regarding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the current resolutions of the Omnibus Initiative.

Find out, among other things:

  • What the EFRAG postponement until 2028 means for your reporting ==> We provide guidance on new deadlines, transitional regulations and areas of application.
  • How you can use the postponement strategically ==> Gaining time is not a free ride: Learn how to set up internal structures, close gaps and plan reporting processes with foresight.
  • How the omnibus initiative dovetails with the EFRAG changes ==> Clear classification of regulatory developments and what has priority now.
  • Which requirements are postponed – and which are not ==> We show you what you should nevertheless tackle now to avoid coming under pressure. Keyword: E1 – Climate strategy
  • How to use the current situation as a strategic game changer ==> Why it pays to invest early – and how companies can turn it into an ESG advantage.

Whether you are just getting started with CSRD reporting obligations or are already in the middle of implementation – this webinar will provide you with the latest facts, practical insights and strategic perspectives for the coming years.

  • When: 03. June 2025, 10:00 – 10:45 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 45min
  • Topic: CSRD / Omnibus
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DFGE Industry Webinar

Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for mechanical engineers – strategically setting climate targets

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18. Jun 2025

Climate targets have long been more than just a voluntary sustainability pledge – they are becoming a strategic success factor. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) offers companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in particular the opportunity to define scientifically sound reduction paths and implement them credibly.

In this webinar, you will learn how mechanical engineering companies can develop SBTi-compliant climate targets, what requirements need to be taken into account and how the target can be seamlessly integrated into a comprehensive decarbonization strategy. We will show you in a practical way how you can move from a carbon footprint to validated climate targets – and gain transparency, competitive advantages and regulatory certainty in the process.

  • When: 18. Juni 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 60min
  • Topic: SBTi climate targets for mechanical engineering
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DFGE Industry Webinar

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) according to VDMA Guideline – How to achieve the carbon footprint of your machines

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24. Jun 2025

The demands on companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector are increasing: Customers, legislators and investors are increasingly demanding transparency regarding the climate impact of products. The product carbon footprint (PCF) is becoming a key tool in this regard – and the new VDMA Guideline provides the necessary structure and orientation.

In our webinar, you will learn how to record the carbon footprint of your machines efficiently and comprehensibly – along the entire value chain. We will show you how to overcome typical challenges, select suitable emission factors and use your results strategically – whether for CSRD reporting obligations or to strengthen your market position.

  • When: 24. Juni 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 60min
  • Language: German
  • Topic: PCF according to VDMA
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DFGE Tool Tuesday

DFGE CCF-Engine Demo-Session

Several Dates

Experience DFGE’s new corporate carbon footprint software in action! In our free webinar, we will show you live how you can use the tool to create your carbon footprint more efficiently and transparently. Get to know the user-friendly interface, the automated functions and the practical evaluation options – ideal for companies that want to record and report their carbon footprint professionally. Register now and take climate management to the next level!

  • When: Several dates, see registration link
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: The DFGE CCF-Engine
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DFGE Tool Tuesday

DFGE PCF-Engine for SME Demo-Session

Several Dates

In this free webinar, DFGE presents its new product carbon footprint software especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Find out how you can record, analyze and document the carbon footprint of individual products in a simple and structured way – without any complex prior knowledge. The intuitive solution supports you in making sustainability measurable and meeting customer requirements in a targeted manner. Register now and future-proof your product sustainability!

  • When: Several dates, see registration link
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: The DFGE PCF-Engine
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DFGE / DQS Partnerwebinar

VSME standard for voluntary sustainability reporting – insights, benefits and limitations

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18. Jun 2025

The EU’s Omnibus Initiative is expected to exempt companies with up to 1,000 employees from the sustainability reporting requirement. The lifting of the reporting obligation now offers companies the opportunity to create leaner sustainability reports that meet the information needs of customers, investors and the public.

The new VSME standard (Voluntary Standard for Sustainability Reporting for Micro Enterprises and SMEs), which was developed specifically for the requirements of smaller companies, is a central orientation framework for this.

In our free 60-minute webinar, you will gain in-depth insights into the content, application and limitations of the VSME standard as well as the process of an external review of the reports.

  • When: Jun 18 , 2025, 10:00-11:00
  • Costs: none
  • Duration: 60 min
  • Topic: VSME / Omnibus
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DFGE / DQS Partner Webinar

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Several Dates

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.

  • When: Several dates, see registration link
  • Costs: 1.595€
  • Duration: 16 hours of training
  • Topic: CSRD / ESRS / Omnibus
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DFGE | EcoVadis

EcoVadis Webinar with Q&A (English)

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Several Dates

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!

  • Who:  EcoVadis users and advanced users
  • When: Several dates – see registration link
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: EcoVadis Assessment
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DFGE | EcoVadis

PAMT-Management – with EcoVadis Speaker

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27. May 2025

PAMT Management – The Key Indicators for a Top EcoVadis Rating

A strong EcoVadis rating is not just about general sustainability efforts but requires a clear strategy based on four essential assessment categories: Policies, Actions, Measures & Targets (PAMT). But what exactly do these indicators entail, and how can companies enhance them effectively?

In this special webinar together with EcoVadis and hosted by DFGE – Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy, we take a deep dive into PAMT management. You will learn how to optimize your sustainability strategy across these four categories, improve your scorecard, and pave the way to a Gold or Platinum rating.

What to expect:

  • Policies: Which sustainability policies are crucial?
  • Actions: What concrete steps must companies demonstrate?
  • Metrics: How can progress be verified with measurable results?
  • Targets: What goals are required to meet EcoVadis criteria?
  • Best Practices & Case Studies: How successful companies implement PAMT effectively

Join this webinar to strategically enhance your sustainability management, boost your EcoVadis scorecard, and position your company for future ESG requirements.

Register now and unlock the full potential of PAMT management!

  • When: 27. May 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
  • Kosts: NONE
  • Duration: 60 min
  • Topic: PAMT Management
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DFGE | CDP

Mastering CDP in 2025: Scoring, Methodology and Changes

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08. May 2025

Discover the latest CDP 2025 scoring methodology, this year’s Essential Criteria, as well as practical tips to improve your reporting and enhance your score.

  • When: 08. May 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: CDP Preparation
  • Language: ENG
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DFGE | CDP

CDP: The most important scoring changes 2025

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11. Jun 2025

What are the most important updates to the CDP scoring system for 2025? One of the key topics is the introduction of new essential criteria for all scoring levels that companies must fulfill in order to advance to the next level. The webinar will help companies prepare for these changes and optimize their CDP reporting for 2025.

  • When: 11. Jun 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 CEST
  • Costs: NONE
  • Duration: 30min
  • Topic: CDP Scoring
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