CSRD in transition – What companies need to know now

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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Double premiere with a wow effect

Posted on September 29th, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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Sustainability communication after the report

Posted on September 26th, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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“Shared experience makes the difference”

Posted on July 9th, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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Stories and data, AI and lots of humanity

Posted on July 3rd, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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Countdown is on: HGB Symposium at the Green Bunker

Posted on June 20th, 2025 by Wiebke Meyer

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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AI in reporting: From potential to practice

Posted on June 19th, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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New additions to the project management team

Posted on June 13th, 2025 by Selma Wilsdorf

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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“Connecting worlds” – HGB celebrates in Hamburg’s Green Bunker

Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Wiebke Meyer

30 years of HGB – and we’re celebrating with an inspiring mix of knowledge, networking and vision. At our “Connecting Worlds” symposium on June 24, 2025, business expertise, sustainability and a festive atmosphere come together. Top-tier speakers, a spectacular location – the Green Bunker Hamburg – and fresh ideas await our guests.

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Among the top 1 %

Posted on February 3rd, 2025 by Wiebke Meyer

Anyone who supports companies in matters of sustainability communication is well advised to do their own homework in this area. This is why we have been assessed by the EcoVadis sustainability rating for several years now, in order to have our own sustainability performance objectively scrutinized. Our efforts have been rewarded! For the second time in a row, we were able to improve our EcoVadis rating. With 85 out of a possible 100 points, we have received a platinum award, putting us in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the last 12 months. Find out more about how we turned gold into platinum here….

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Is voluntary reporting based on the ESRS the right way forward?

Posted on January 31st, 2025 by Wiebke Meyer

Germany is one of the EU member states that did not transpose the CSRD reporting obligation into national law by January 1, 2025. As a result, companies that are still required to prepare a non-financial statement for the 2024 financial year under CSR-RUG, in force since 2017, are currently in a state of uncertainty. Here we provide an overview of the latest developments and recommendations.

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Barrier-free annual reports: Is that even possible?

Posted on January 27th, 2025 by Wiebke Meyer

Barrier-free access will become mandatory as of the end of June – at least for many products and services. In an initial project, we were able to gather some experience in what this means for annual reports and how to implement a barrier-free PDF from a design perspective.

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