Our journey to sustainability
Sustainability - a word that not only sounds like the future to us, but also like responsibility. As a management consultancy, we bear this responsibility with pride. But how did it come about that a customer project became the nucleus for our commitment to sustainability? And what have we achieved since then?
Sustainability? A marginal topic, but not yet lived.
Our first Ecovadis assessment in November 2021 marked the starting point. At that time, sustainability was not yet strategically anchored in the company - there was no dedicated team, no overarching objective and hardly any internal structures. The topic was present, but rather peripheral. It was only when our customer Sartorius asked us - "Can you get certified?" - it became the focus of our activities.
What began as an external requirement became an internal topic close to our hearts. In 2022, our dedicated colleague Natalie Klebs took on responsibility for the topic - and our sustainability team was born. Since then, one thing has been clear: we want to actively shape things instead of just reacting. First steps: small ideas, big impact.
- 2022: Foundation of the sustainability team
- Redefinition of our corporate values with a focus on sustainability
- 2023: Silver award from Ecovadis
- 2024: Gold award from Ecovadis
- Regular sustainability workshops in the team
But we wanted more: a clear overview of what we can change was created - both internally and externally. Our goal: to continuously improve.
Evocadis certification | As of January 2024
Scientifically sound: SBTi & CDP
In June 2024, we joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to act as a strategic partner for our customer Bosch. Just three months later - in September - our target was officially recognized as "SBTi-validated". A real milestone!
At the same time, we worked on the CDP questionnaire, a comprehensive sustainability reporting system. Our efforts were rewarded in February 2025 with a solid B score for SMEs.
What we are specifically changing
Our journey does not end with awards - we want real impact. That is why we are currently implementing the following measures, among others:
- Conversion from gas heating to heat pump
- Reducing our electricity consumption
- Use local consultants in training courses:
- to reduce travel
- to focus on the added value of cultural connectivity in training courses
- Exclusive use of digital training documents via our MTI-LMS to avoid printing training documents
- Switching to a paperless office
- More sustainable purchasing behavior (regional, sustainable/certified suppliers, ...)
- Expansion of home office options
Our conclusion: It's complex - but it's worth it
Sustainability is not a project with an end date, but a continuous process with many challenges. Our work on the CDP and SBTi has shown us this: Gathering data, involving stakeholders, creating structures - it takes time. A lot of time.
But sustainability is no longer a "nice-to-have". It is a must-have.
We are proud of our journey, even if it has not always been easy. And we are still a long way from reaching our goal. A big thank you to our sustainability team - Natalie, Nadine, Till, Susanne and Katjana - you are not just number crunchers and organizational talents, but real role models!
Would you like to find out more or work with us to become more sustainable?
Whether you are looking for corporate transformation or sustainable consulting - we are happy to support you. Write to us if you would like to find out more about our sustainability strategy or are looking for inspiration for your own path.
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