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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Last week, we really had something to celebrate – the 30th anniversary of HGB. And since it’s always much nicer to celebrate with clients, we turned our birthday party into a symposium at Hamburg’s Green Bunker, featuring exciting topics and inspiring speakers. Together with our invited guests, we discussed firsthand how past and future, technology and emotion, discipline and personal triumph go hand in hand. The takeaway was clear: Success with the important issues of our time comes when we have the courage to evolve and venture into new worlds.
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Imagine a world where sustainability is boldly tackled. Where big data and AI surprise us daily with clever solutions. Where long-term commitment drives the effort to overcome boundaries. On June 24, we will be celebrating our agency’s 30th anniversary with a symposium in Hamburg’s Green Bunker. Under the motto WELTEN VERBINDEN (“Connecting World’s”), we will be presenting an inspiring program featuring top speakers.
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In his master’s thesis, our work student Markus Schmidt explores how artificial intelligence is transforming reporting – and where its potential lies. In this interview, he explains what role his experience at HGB has played in this and what he plans to do when he graduates.
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In April, our team welcomed two new project managers: Elisabeth Grosser and Isabel Erdmann. Elisabeth is a graduate engineer in publishing production and an amateur designer with a passion for aesthetically designed publications. Isabel brings several years of experience in system-supported reporting and is excited about the ESG topics at HGB since completing her further training as a Sustainability Manager.
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