{"id":37443,"date":"2025-04-29T11:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfge.de\/?page_id=37443"},"modified":"2025-05-22T18:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:10:36","slug":"esg-in-mechanical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/esg-in-mechanical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"ESG in Mechanical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736329568796{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-109669ea0f05a0b85\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-109669ea0f05a0b85 uvc-2523  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-109669ea0f05a0b85 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#00adea;margin-bottom:20px;\">Sustainability in mechanical engineering<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-109669ea0f05a0b85 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:34px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:44px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#222222;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Use the opportunities of sustainability for greater efficiency and competitive advantages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a company in your sector, mechanical engineering, you are used to deal with major challenges. Sustainable management and the integration of ESG criteria are nothing new. <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/environmental-social-governance-esg\/\">ESG<\/a> stands for the terms environmental, social and governance &#8211; responsible corporate management. Depending on the size of your company, the requirements in these areas may be legally regulated or voluntary. In any case, these topics are of increasing importance for your stakeholders, from customers and partners to clients and financial institutions. The development of <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/climate-strategy\/\">Climate Strategies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/double-materiality\/\">Materiality Analyses<\/a>, calculation of <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/corporate-carbon-footprint\/\">Carbon Footprints<\/a>, participation in <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/esg-ratings-reporting\/\">Ratings<\/a> and the continuous implementation and improvement of sustainability provide you with advantages in terms of reputation and measurable savings.<\/p>\n<p>At DFGE, we have been supporting companies for <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/25-years-dfge\/\">more than 25 years<\/a> on their path to greater sustainability in their own company and along international value chains. Always <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/history-philosophy\/\">holistic<\/a>, fact-based and scientifically sound. We have compiled the most important sustainability challenges in mechanical engineering and possible solutions for you here.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0c24\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0c24\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0c6b\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0c6b\" data-height=\"70\" data-height-mobile=\"70\" data-height-tab=\"70\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-info&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Webinar: <a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/1234861956129639776\">Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) according to VDMA Guidline<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Webinar: <a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/457445662640933466\">Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for mechanical engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdma.org\/de\/home\">VDMA<\/a> &#8211; German Engineering Federation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zvei.org\/\">ZVEI<\/a> &#8211; Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0d40\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0d40\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b {\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 18px;\n}\n.btn-shadow#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b {\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease-out, opacity 0.45s;\n}\n.btn-shadow#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:hover {\n  box-shadow: 0 5px 11px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 4px 15px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n}\n.btn-flat#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b {\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n.btn-flat#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:hover {\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:not(:hover) {\n  border-width: 0px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  padding: 19px 13px 19px 13px;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:not(:hover) * {\n  color: #ffffff;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:hover {\n  border-width: 0px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  padding: 19px 13px 19px 13px;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b:hover * {\n  color: #ffffff;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn link-hover-off ico-right-side btn-flat \" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-87fefcdcf88c5b20de5f4a5391dfe22b\" style=\"width:240px;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Get in touch!<\/span><i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-mail-011\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737644801648{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643128325733{margin-bottom: 45px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;border-right-color: #00adea !important;border-right-style: solid !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-804069ea0f05a0ece\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-804069ea0f05a0ece uvc-8 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-804069ea0f05a0ece h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:50px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:60px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\">What matters now:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-804069ea0f05a0ece .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3>Implementing sustainability measurably and effectively<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0f3e\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0f3e\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">Those who take a structured approach to ESG today will have a clear advantage tomorrow. DFGE supports mechanical engineering companies with a practical ESG roadmap that is scientifically sound, conforms to standards and can be implemented immediately &#8211; without greenwashing, but with measurable results:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0f7b\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0f7b\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575401232692{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737643047907{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a0fb5\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a0fb5\" data-height=\"110\" data-height-mobile=\"110\" data-height-tab=\"110\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-5913\" class=\"aio-icon-box top-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#00adea;background:#e8e8e8;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"fas fa-cloud-download-alt\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h4 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-5913 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Carbon Footprint<\/h4><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component -->[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737643064124{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a valid Carbon Footprint, any sustainability measure is just lip service. Only when you know where you stand can you take action for more sustainability. Scope 1, 2 and 3 need to be recorded here. And also to take a look at the bigger picture along the value chain.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Calculating a product-related Carbon Footprint (<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/product-carbon-footprint\/\">PCF<\/a>) or the Carbon Footprint of your entire company (<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/corporate-carbon-footprint\/\">CCF<\/a>) and developing strategies to reduce emissions is no easy task. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DFGE_TopDownApproach_2024.pdf\">DFGE top-down approach<\/a>, we help you to discover the important levers in a short space of time. Depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/product-carbon-footprint\/\">product<\/a> and company size, we work with <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/esg-software-tools\/\">software solutions<\/a>. We are also happy to advise you on the selection or implementation of software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575401232692{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575395579053{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]After the Carbon Footprint calculation, you can develop a climate strategy that includes the specific climate targets you are aiming for and your company&#8217;s decarbonization plan to continuously reduce CO2 emissions along the value chain.<\/p>\n<p>You define your company&#8217;s climate targets. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) provides the framework for science-based climate targets. Stakeholders and partners can also request the documentation and communication of climate targets, i.e. climate targets according to CSRD (without SBTi) or carbon neutrality according to ISO 14068.<\/p>\n<p>The Climate Action Plan serves as an action plan for implementing the identified reduction potentials for decarbonization. In some cases, a Climate Transition Plan must also be drawn up to meet ESG requirements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>We become your partner in all these complex and challenging steps and accompany you for reliable results. We were the first official <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/science-based-targets\/\">Science Based Targets<\/a> partner of the CDP in the DACH region &#8211; our success rate here is 100%. No wonder so many companies in your industry trust us to calculate, analyze and implement Science Based Targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737643385501{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a12e5\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a12e5\" data-height=\"110\" data-height-mobile=\"110\" data-height-tab=\"110\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-8942\" class=\"aio-icon-box top-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#00adea;background:#e8e8e8;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"fas fa-bullseye\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h4 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-8942 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Climate Strategy &amp; Science Based Targets<\/h4><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component -->[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575401232692{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575395579053{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ea0f05a13ec\" data-id=\"69ea0f05a13ec\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"50\" data-height-tab=\"50\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-7430\" class=\"aio-icon-box top-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#00adea;background:#e8e8e8;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-login-00\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h4 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-7430 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">ESG Strategy &amp; Materiality Analysis<\/h4><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component -->[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737643394715{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topics addressed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/environmental-social-governance-esg\/\">ESG strategy<\/a> vary. The decisive factors here are your products\/services as well as your customers and clients. It can be environmental issues such as pollution, water or biodiversity. Social aspects can include working conditions, labor rights and more. And governance issues are never the same for all mechanical engineering companies. It is therefore particularly important in the <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/double-materiality\/\">double materiality analysis<\/a> to identify the issues that are relevant to you and then to implement measures accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Our roots in research and our <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/25-years-dfge\/\">more than 25 years of experience<\/a> ensure that we can provide you with faster and more comprehensive support in these areas. We have always worked closely with many institutions and have also contributed to some standards, so our expertise across all subject areas is a great advantage for our clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575401232692{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737642862637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/csrd\/\">CSRD<\/a>) is forcing companies to produce more detailed sustainability reports. Much has just been scaled back a little. This is a good thing &#8211; we need less bureaucracy. We definitely need more sustainability &#8211; whether as a large company in accordance with the CSRD, as a smaller company in accordance with the Omnibus or on a voluntary basis.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>We help you to transform the complexity of CSRD into workable sustainability projects. As a coach or as a \u201cturnkey\u201d solution. 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Are your products and your supply chain extensive? How can it be recorded internationally? The most important reporting initiative here is certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/ecovadis\/\">EcoVadis<\/a>, which helps manufacturers to achieve sustainability reporting along the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>We have had a close partnership with EcoVadis for 10 years, we know the how &amp; what of participating in EcoVadis and can provide you and your suppliers with comprehensive support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575401232692{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737642862637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/circular-economy\/\">Circular economy<\/a>, life cycle assessments (LCA) and resource efficiency are big buzzwords. 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style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#00adea;margin-bottom:20px;\">ESG becomes a mandatory program - and a strategic opportunity<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-574069ea0f05c72a2 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:34px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:44px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#222222;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Whether legally required by the <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/csrd\/\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)<\/a> or under pressure from your stakeholders &#8211; the expectations for climate-neutral value creation are there!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Transparent ESG reporting is becoming mandatory for companies &#8211; including many SMEs in the mechanical engineering sector.<\/li>\n<li>The Product Carbon Footprint (<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/product-carbon-footprint\/\">PCF<\/a>) is becoming increasingly important &#8211; particularly due to industry initiatives such as the VDMA guideline for PCF calculation in mechanical and plant engineering, which defines the comparability and methodology in mechanical and plant engineering.<\/li>\n<li>The focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/product-carbon-footprint\/\">Scope 3 emissions<\/a> requires precise knowledge and control of indirect environmental impacts &#8211; such as those caused by materials, transportation and use of the machines by the customer.<\/li>\n<li>Topics such as human rights in the supply chain, energy and resource efficiency, circular economy, governance structures and climate-related opportunities and risks (<a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/climate-risk-and-opportunity-analysis\/\">TCFD<\/a>) are becoming the focus of investors, customers and regulatory authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer 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