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BEYOND

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GREEN

Holistic and efficient ESG consultancy

  • Wish you could connect the dots? With my scientific and industry background, I provide detailed explanations to navigate the complexity and understand the interconnections between various elements.

  • I'll help you understand the origins of these requests and develop tailored responses based on your business's unique characteristics.

  • Many struggle with ESG implementation due to limited resources. If you're juggling a busy schedule and now tasked with ESG, I'll provide efficient consulting with minimal time and maximum output. My aim is to empower you to navigate sustainability independently, not become reliant on constant consultation.

  • OEMs are increasingly passing on ESG goals into their value chain, leaving Tier-1, -2, -x suppliers overwhelmed by different customer requests. With my "pit stop program" alongside strategy development, we'll address urgent requests to avoid hasty, potentially damaging responses, ensuring long-term company success.

  • My approach considers the economic aspect of sustainability. Drawing from my PhD in Integrated Reporting, I advocate for integrated thinking, leveraging existing resources and integrating sustainability into your current business strategy rather than creating a separate approach.

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WHAT

HOW

WHY

A clear and easy approach to improve your ESG performance

WHY, HOW AND WHAT

Inspired by Simon Sinek's Golden Circle, my approach begins with understanding "WHY" your company should prioritize its ESG performance. We'll then explore "HOW" to assess, generate, improve, and communicate your ESG performance, drawing from my 10 years of experience and scientific background. By balancing costs and technology with the help of my network, we'll aim for worthwhile investments. Ultimately, we'll deliver the "WHAT" - a holistic, customized ESG approach tailored to your company's needs and external demands, with minimal costs.

More than 10 years experience

ABOUT ME

Sustainability is my passion, and I strongly believe that companies have a great lever to create change. This is why I decided almost 15 years ago to work in the field of corporate sustainability. With a bachelor's in Social Sciences focused on sustainability, followed by a master's in "Organizational Cultures and Knowledge Transfer" centered on the same topic, I embarked on a joint PhD program with Leuphana University and Volkswagen AG. Over the past 12 years, I've worked in corporate sustainability at Volkswagen, Audi, and two consultancy firms. Now, as a freelancer, I offer my holistic, authentic support to those seeking my academic and practical expertise.

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Getting pressure from your customers regarding ESG?

Navigating ESG regulations, especially in the EU, can be overwhelming, especially for suppliers of the German automotive industry. The “Pit Stop Program” offers a strategic approach to balance long-term goals with immediate compliance needs, answering your urgent customer requests.

Long term strategy or short term support?

YOUR STARTING POINT

During the last couple of years, I realized that there are two main target groups for my services:

  1. Limited ESG experience but strong motivation to develop an internal sustainability strategy.

  2. Limited ESG experience meets external pressure for strong performance from customers, investors, etc.

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The first group allows  more time to develop a holistic strategy, enhancing ESG performance, training staff, and preparing for stakeholder communication.

The second group, pressed by urgent demands from customers or investors, requires quick, practical solutions to avoid losing potential tenders.

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Not a typical consultant

BUT ONE YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING WITH

I offer a unique approach to consulting. Instead of lengthy slide decks, expect a fresh perspective and deep understanding of ESG, backed by over a decade of experience in German manufacturing companies like Volkswagen and Audi, as well as a PhD in sustainability sciences. My goal is to provide practical roadmaps and clear structures, making ESG accessible to all, beyond just CO2, while injecting passion and self-motivation into every project. And yes, there will be a few slides too!

What clients say

TESTIMONIALS

  • Daniel, Human Rights Expert

    “Stefanie combines a wealth of professional knowledge, in depth experience and intrinsic motivation for sustainable improvement with a determined, analytical and, above all, kind personality. This makes her a major business asset, but also a great pleasure to work with on sustainability journeys, which often require both these aspects.”

  • Anna, Sustainability Strategy Expert

    “I was so lucky to work with Stefanie on various projects in the field of sustainability since my first internship with her and have always found working with her very enriching. Stefanie takes a holistic view on sustainability and she manages to make the topic accessible and understandable to others. She uses creative approaches and interactive methods that get everyone involved in the topic which is not always easy to grasp. That has always inspired me. Working with Stefanie is always a lot of fun. In particular, I have always appreciated the mindfulness for great teamwork and her support for her team. Having quality time together as a team was always important. I was able to learn so much from her and I am so grateful for that.”

  • Lucie, Sustainability Communication Expert

    “Steffi brings an impressive combination of creative ideation, a holistic sustainability mindset and strategic sustainability expertise. Her talent for translating the latest and upcoming developments and challenges into positive impacts is what I highly appreciated in our collaboration.”

  • Ina, Sustainability Strategy Expert

    “I have known Stefanie for a long time as a creative, reliable ESG expert with a profound background in the relevant standards and expertise in the field. In recent years, she did an amazing job as an accelerating consultant for our ESG startup.”

  • Roxana, Sustainability Strategy Expert

    “I have known Stefanie as part of the sustainability strategy team with an automotive OEM. She excelled in bringing together diverse teams and stakeholders to collaborate effectively towards common sustainability goals, especially in complex endeavors such as sustainability reporting. Through her strong communication and interpersonal skills, Stefanie ensured that everyone was aligned and motivated to contribute to our sustainability efforts. Stefanie`s dedication, analytical prowess, and ability to foster cross-functional alignment makes her a valuable asset to any team or organization committed to driving positive change.”

CONTACT

Feel free to reach out to me if you are interested in collaborating