Sustainable Finance

Finance & Reporting

Our expertise in finance and reporting encompasses the initial implementation, further development, and optimization of various reporting requirements such as the CSRD, SFDR, and EU Taxonomy Regulation, as well as in-depth knowledge of international sustainability reporting standards, particularly the ISSB standards. We always keep an eye on regulatory changes. Building on the findings from the first reporting period, we carry out or optimize the materiality analysis. By conducting risk analyses and improving data quality, we further develop existing reporting, enabling sustainability aspects to be strategically integrated and sustainability goals to be successfully achieved.

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Risk & Resilience

We support financial institutions in implementing regulatory requirements for ESG risk management. Risk management focuses on environmental, social, and governance risks. ESG-related risk drivers must be identified and assessed in terms of their impact on traditional risk types such as counterparty, market price, and reputation risks as part of materiality analyses. Our experts provide support in both the qualitative and quantitative assessment of these ESG risk drivers. This includes portfolio- and sector-based analyses, scenario analyses, and stress tests for financial risk types, as well as structured expert estimates for non-financial risk types. In addition, we help to fully extend the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP) to include ESG risks. To analyze long-term ESG risks, we also provide support in the design and implementation of business environment analyses and horizon scanning processes, as well as the expansion of strategy processes. As a comprehensive tool for managing ESG risks, we create risk-based transition plans for you that reflect and assess the institution-specific ESG risks.

Climate

The climate division focuses on developing comprehensive climate strategies, including risk management and climate change adaptation measures, and associated transition plans for both the portfolio and our own business operations. The focus here is on portfolio analysis to identify GHG-intensive sectors and the development of appropriate sector decarbonization pathways and climate targets. Building on this, we support you in formulating concrete measures, targets, and KPIs to achieve these climate targets, taking regulatory requirements into account. The corresponding control, reporting, and governance model complements the pursuit of the climate strategy, in addition to integration into your internal processes and corporate strategy. We compile the developed content in the transition plan.

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Strategy, Processes & Organisation

Our services range from developing strategic ambitions and tailored sustainability strategies aimed at efficiently achieving your sustainability goals with KPIs. We offer comprehensive support in identifying key areas of action and designing an integrated strategic approach that includes adapting sales strategies, external communication, and reporting. In addition, we advise on defining appropriate structures, roles, and responsibilities to ensure the implementation of specific sustainability goals within your business areas. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on strategic priority issues such as climate protection, diversity and equal opportunities, and social engagement. We also support our clients in investing in transforming into a sustainable economy (e.g., in financing energy transition) and in mastering the numerous challenges involved.

Financing the green transition

Financing the green transition requires significant investment, particularly in expanding green electricity and heat supply, building battery storage facilities, and implementing measures to decarbonize industry. This can only be achieved through cooperation between the financial sector, the real economy, and government actors. Municipal energy and utility companies in particular can only finance a small portion of the investments with their own capital, and borrowing is becoming increasingly difficult due to their financial situation. Innovative financing approaches are needed to increase the economic viability of such investments. We support financial institutions in investing in the green transition and financing the energy transition through new products and services.

Nature

We provide comprehensive support if you want to address the issue of environmental protection and nature conservation from a CSRD perspective, based on the risk-based requirements of supervisory law (EBA guidelines on ESG risk management), or from a strategic perspective. This area covers biodiversity, water, pollution, and the circular economy. Together with you, we first conduct a nature-related portfolio analysis and identify the sectors to be prioritized. Based on this, we develop appropriate targets, key performance indicators, and measures, for example in line with the LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) within the framework of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). In addition, we design a corresponding control, governance, and reporting model, support the integration into your business strategy, and create a possible transition plan. We also carry out the necessary process integration, especially into risk processes. For all topics, the focus is on considering interdependencies involving the climate issue.

Sustainability Data & Technology 

The implementation of new digital solutions enables easier, faster, and compliant sharing of AI resources, optimizing efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. We integrate forward-looking and sustainable technologies into your data-driven processes – this could give you a competitive advantage in the future.

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Audit

Our comprehensive audit services go beyond simply reviewing sustainability data and promote both transparency and trust among stakeholders. By using advanced technologies and proven methods, we ensure the accuracy and integrity of ESG data and help you effectively communicate your sustainability goals and comply with regulatory requirements such as the CSRD. As pioneers in the integration of sustainable technologies, we improve the quality of your reporting and enhance the efficiency and compliance of your business processes.

Insurability, Claims & Prevention

Climate change poses significant challenges for insurers and companies: the increase in extreme weather events leads to higher damages and rising premiums. Without investment, companies risk high costs and the loss of insurance coverage. We support companies in systematically recording their climate risks and identifying measures to adapt to climate change, as well as establishing resilient processes. We support insurers in adapting their business models and developing innovative, sustainable products and services, including in the areas of prevention and claims settlement. Coordinated adaptation is crucial – pioneers secure business continuity and preferential access to insurance.

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Infrastructure und Real Assets

The transformation of real estate and infrastructure portfolios is key to achieving European climate targets. We support owners, operators, investors, and financial institutions in developing and implementing sustainable strategies throughout the entire asset lifecycle – from planning and construction to operation and financing.

We integrate regulatory requirements such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), EU Taxonomy Regulation, and CSRD into your transformation and investment planning and help you systematically identify and manage ESG risks and opportunities.

Our services include portfolio assessments regarding energy efficiency, climate risks, and decarbonization pathways, the development of renovation and transition plans, and the integration of ESG criteria into investment and asset management processes.

Through our cross-sector approach, we create the foundation for ensuring value stability, financing security, and long-term resilience for your real asset investments.