On Earth Day, April 22, our client FUNKE will publish its fourth sustainability report, placing “respect” at its heart. It’s a topic that goes beyond reporting and forms a foundation for trust and responsibility.
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The days of greenwashing are over. Starting in September 2026, clear rules on environmental claims and sustainability labels will apply across the EU. In this interview, Kristina Röver, Sustainability Consultant at HGB, outlines what the ECGT Directive bans and what companies need to do now.
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Accessibility is increasingly becoming the standard in reporting. HGB is responding to growing market demands while setting its own example: a digital upgrade to its website and concrete solutions for accessible reports.
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Three clients, three compelling reports: from voluntary sustainability reporting to a “heavyweight” of over 300 pages, followed by an old acquaintance facing new challenges – take a look at our gallery from the current reporting season.
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The VSME offers SMEs a standardized ESG framework that is leaner than the ESRS. Although voluntary, it is effectively becoming relevant for inquiries from banks, insurers, and large customers. Here we’ve put together a concise summary of its contents.
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EcoVadis says Platinum, we say: Keep up the good work! Our sustainability expedition shows how strategy, performance, and conviction come together to create real impact – and why we see sustainability as more than just a consulting task in our work with customers but, above all, a mindset.
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Accessibility is more than a legal requirement – it stands for accessibility and credibility. Jenny Beyer, Art Director and Accessibility Expert at HGB, explains how accessible reports enhance reach, efficiency, and brand perception.
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As the 2025/2026 reporting season kicks off, we’re looking ahead to the tasks to come and exciting new projects with both new clients and familiar faces, from mandatory reporting to the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME).
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More time, fewer disclosure requirements: The EU has adjusted the requirements for sustainability reporting in several areas. The changes focus on two key measures: a deferral for companies not yet subject to reporting obligations (“Stop-the-Clock”) and temporary relief for large companies already required to report (“Quick Fix”) to ensure they are not placed at a disadvantage compared to later-reporting companies. For a look at what this means for company ESG and reporting professionals, read our brief overview with actionable recommendations.
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From CSRD-oriented sustainability stories to modern annual reports: For our new clients FUNKE Mediengruppe and Nordzucker, we had our first opportunity to demonstrate how we combine strategy, design, and storytelling in reporting.
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How can we make more of the valuable content in sustainability reports? This is the question on the minds of many sustainability managers, and HGB has come up with solutions designed for a range of internal and external target groups. With ESG wikis, action days, social media campaigns, and stakeholder statements, we are extending the stakeholder’s journey with the report content.
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Design requirements meet system efficiency: system-supported reporting is transforming work processes – and setting new standards. Boris Fister, Head of Reporting at HGB, explains what this means in practice.
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