ESG for startups
With our ESG workshops designed for start-ups, we offer a compact and pragmatic introduction to the importance and implementation of sustainability criteria in companies. Participants are empowered to identify and evaluate their ESG issues and incorporate them into decision-making processes at an early stage in order to promote long-term corporate success and resilience.
The advantages of integrating ESG criteria into the business strategy at an early stage are obvious:
Gaining a competitive edge: ESG-oriented companies are increasingly favored by investors, customers and other stakeholders
Minimize risks: Considering environmental, social and governance factors helps startups minimize potential risks such as legal or financial consequences of environmental damage, labor law violations or ethical issues.
Strengthen customer loyalty: Customers are showing a growing interest in products and services from companies that are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through ESG-oriented practices, start-ups can strengthen their customer loyalty and win new customers.
Increase attractiveness for investors: Investors increasingly value ESG criteria when deciding on financing. Startups that integrate ESG into their business practices can increase their attractiveness to potential investors.
Building long-term resilience: Taking environmental, social and governance aspects into account helps to build a long-term and sustainable business strategy that strengthens the startup's resilience to external challenges and changes.
Our workshop formats start here and help startups to improve their ESG performance and increase their value in the long term.
Exemplary learning nuggets:
Sustainability as a success factor| 30 min Sustainability goals, opportunities and challenges for startups
ESG-compliant right from the start | 60 min Understanding the requirements of investors, customers and legislators
Wesentlichkeitsanalyse / Materiality Assessment | 60 min Identify relevant and significant ESG issues (CSRD-compliant)
ESG-Strategy for Startups | 60 Min Anchoring sustainability at the core of corporate processes and culture
Sustainability Impact Assessment | 45 min ESG- und Impact assessment methods (KPIs, PAI criteria)Tools for startups to record and document impact KPIs
Investment Readyness | 60 Min
Preparing for the investment readiness check and securing follow-up financing
Exemplary learning deep dives:
Design for Circularity | 60 min Impact of the circular economy on the design of the business model and product
Decarbonization| 60 min Seizing the opportunities of climate transformation
Green Tech | 60 min Sustainable software development and software products
Life Cycle Assessment / Ökobilanz | 60 min
Understanding the systematic analysis of the environmental impact of the product or service
Best practice sustainability initiatives from startups | 30 Min
Success stories of early-stage start-upsSustainability in relevant sectors/industry
Legal regulations and standards | 30 min Impact on start-ups and potential customers (LkSG, CSRD, EU taxonomy, external certifications