Webinars & Trainings

More and more companies are receiving requests from customers, banks, or investors for a structured sustainability report. The EU’s Voluntary Standard (VS) offers a pragmatic, scalable framework for this—even without CSRD requirements.
Using a fictional company with 350 employees as an example, we will demonstrate step by step how to successfully draft an initial VS report—from the materiality analysis to final approval. In doing so, we will specifically highlight the biggest stumbling blocks and challenges in practice and show how they can be resolved—drawing on years of experience in sustainability reporting.

The ESG software market is growing rapidly—and so is the confusion. Which tools are best suited for which reporting requirements, what data models are needed, and how can a transition be carried out without data loss? As software-agnostic consultants, we provide an independent overview of the market and highlight what really matters when it comes to selection, implementation, and migration.

On June 11, 2026, the SBTi released the final version of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard 2.0. For more than 13,000 companies with Science-Based Targets, this marks a fundamental shift in the benchmark: Version 2.0 is not merely an update to the criteria, but a transition from setting targets to implementation, verification, and ongoing accountability.

Going forward, the key question will no longer be just “Is our target ambitious enough?” but “Are we positioned to pursue it credibly?”

There’s a lot of talk about the standard right now. We’re taking a different approach: We’re translating it into concrete action items for you.

How our webinar adds value for you:

• The key changes from V1.3.1 to V2.0—straight to the point, without the fluff
• Your classification: Category A or B—and the obligations that follow (governance, transition plan, assurance)
• The biggest paradigm shift: Scope 3—from commitment to alignment
• Your roadmap through 2028: When you need to take action and what’s still permissible under V1

Who is this for? For anyone who already has validated SBTi targets and wants to know if they remain valid—and for anyone who’s just getting started and wants to set things up right from the beginning. We look forward to seeing you!

The Climate Transition Plan has long been more than just a mandatory disclosure under ESRS E1—when implemented wisely, it becomes a strategic tool. This is because regulatory requirements and economic benefits converge here: A well-designed CTP addresses energy security and energy conservation, strengthens the resilience of your supply chain, and ensures your competitiveness—even on an international scale, where China, for example, is making significant strides in decarbonizing its supply chain. Access to capital, insurance coverage, and contracts is just one aspect of a much broader business case.

Those who view the CTP purely as a compliance exercise are squandering precisely this potential. When approached strategically, the plan can be used to address the right value drivers, engage internal stakeholders all the way up to the board, and generate genuine commitment to the transition—rather than simply checking off a mandatory requirement.

At the same time, practical experience shows that it is not the volume of information that determines whether a plan is audit-proof, but rather the coherent chain of effects from the requirement to the key performance indicator. This is precisely where this webinar comes in. We’ll show you what ESRS E1 specifically requires, how to derive a robust business case for your company from the individual requirements—and which success factors ensure both regulatory compliance and economic benefits.

What to Expect in Our Webinar:

• CSRD & ESRS E1 – What Are the Requirements? The key requirements for the Climate Transition Plan, contextualized within the current regulatory landscape.
• From the Requirements Catalog to the Business Case: How to Derive Concrete Value for Your Financial and Business Partners from the Individual E1 Requirements—from energy efficiency to supply chain resilience to competitiveness.
• Success Factors That Provide Double Protection: What supports both regulatory compliance and your business case—drawn from over 25 years of science-based practice

Sustainable supply chains aren’t built on good intentions, but on reliable data. From supplier onboarding and emissions calculations to the targeted decarbonization of the value chain—this overview highlights how companies can get started with systematic ESG data collection from suppliers and which quick wins are realistic on the path to a climate-neutral value chain.

Spending-based calculations are a common starting point for Scope 3.1—but they provide estimates, not a basis for decision-making. We’ll show you the methodological steps required to move from broad expenditure categories to more reliable emissions data, which data sources play a role in this process, and how companies can gradually transform “Purchased Goods & Services” from a reporting requirement into a genuine lever in their climate strategy.

Getting Off to a Successful Start with the EcoVadis Rating – Your Guide to a Sustainable Company Assessment

Sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a critical factor for business success. But how can companies assess and improve their sustainability performance? The EcoVadis Rating offers a proven method for analyzing and optimizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

In this webinar from the DFGE – Institute for Energy, Ecology, and Economy, we’ll show you how to successfully get started with the EcoVadis assessment process as a beginner. You’ll learn what requirements to expect, how to prepare effectively, and how you can benefit from a strong rating.

Here’s what to expect:

• Introduction to EcoVadis: What is assessed and why?
• First Steps: How Do You Begin the Assessment Process?
• Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them
• Practical Tips for Efficient Completion
• How EcoVadis Interacts with Other Sustainability Systems
• Your Questions—Our Answers

Whether you’re a supplier to a large company or looking to improve your sustainability management—this webinar will give you the foundation you need to get off to a successful start with EcoVadis.

Register now and lay the foundation for a sustainable future!

From Silver to Gold and Onward to Platinum—Your Strategy for a Top EcoVadis Rating!

Do you already have an EcoVadis rating and want to take your sustainability performance to the next level? Are you aiming for a Gold or even Platinum rating, but aren’t sure exactly which areas to focus on? Then this webinar is just right for you!

The DFGE – Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy helps companies optimize their existing EcoVadis scorecard in a targeted manner. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical insights into how to implement targeted improvements to significantly increase your score.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Scorecard analysis: Where are typical areas for improvement?
• Strategic optimization: Which measures are most effective at boosting your score?
• Best practices & benchmarks: What do top companies do differently?
• Documentation & evidence: How to successfully demonstrate your progress
• Avoiding common pitfalls: Tips from consulting practice

With a better EcoVadis rating, you’ll not only boost your competitiveness but also meet the growing sustainability requirements of your business partners. Use this webinar to take your strategy to the Gold or Platinum level!

Register now and take your sustainability performance to the next level!

This year’s reporting window for the questionnaire will open on June 15 on the CDP portal. Learn how to efficiently complete the questionnaire by the deadline to achieve the best possible result. Take advantage of the opportunity to ask our CDP experts questions about the upcoming reporting period and the questionnaire in our Q&A session.