Sustainability consultancy
A future-oriented company is already thinking about tomorrow – and relies on a sustainable strategy. As experts in the recycling industry, we at Nehlsen know how important sustainable resource management is. Sustainability is no longer a trend, but an obligation to our environment, society and future generations. Companies that operate sustainably also increase their competitiveness.
Our sustainability consulting helps you develop clear strategies, make processes more efficient and combine ecological and social responsibility with economic success. Whether it's climate targets, circular economy or the optimization of material flows – we support you in implementing and stand by you as a competent partner to create a more sustainable future together.
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Our services at a glance
- Determining the current sustainability status and analyzing areas for optimization
- Waste management solutions, such as:
- Material flow analysis and optimization
- Revenue and cost optimization
- Waste and hazardous materials management - Analysis of product and process design
- Support with environmental communication, certification, legal issues and quality assurance
- Transfer from a linear to a circular economy
- Individual training, seminars and workshops
Why
sustainable development?
Every company should develop a sustainability strategy and pursue it with commitment. More and more stakeholders, such as customers, investors and the public, no longer measure the success and trustworthiness of a company solely in terms of stable finances and performance, but also in terms of its commitment to the environment. In addition, there is an increasing number of regulatory requirements, such as the requirement for sustainability reporting, which are increasingly putting companies under obligation. Active and credible commitment to sustainability also has a positive effect on a company's image, potential investors and customer loyalty. Active sustainability management is required to remain competitive and future-proof. As experienced sustainability consultants, we are at your side.
Regulations on sustainability
Many companies already have to fulfill certain sustainability goals and regulatory obligations – and this trend is on the rise. Legal requirements are forcing companies to clearly define and transparently communicate their sustainability strategy. In particular, the preparation of sustainability reports is becoming more and more comprehensive and binding due to new regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These regulations require a clear integration of sustainability goals and a climate strategy into the corporate strategy. Here is an overview of the key regulations and their impact on the reporting requirement:
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an EU directive on corporate sustainability reporting that came into force in January 2023. Since 2014, certain larger public-interest entities have already been required to publish sustainability reports under the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). The CSRD significantly expands this reporting requirement: in the future, significantly more companies will have to submit detailed sustainability reports containing information on environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. The following companies, among others, are affected by sustainability reporting now or in the future:
- Large companies under accounting law
- SMEs under commercial law that are capital market-oriented
- Third-country companies with a turnover of 150 million euros in the EU
The group of companies affected by the reporting requirement is expanding depending on the financial year:
- From January 1, 2024: public-interest entities with more than 500 employees
- From January 1, 2025: all other large companies under accounting law
- From January 1, 2026: capital-market-oriented SMEs with the option of deferring until 2028
Reporting will be standardized in accordance with CSRD and will also include consideration of sustainability goals and climate strategy. This will require an adjustment of the overall sustainability strategy to meet regulatory requirements.
The EU Taxonomy Regulation defines which economic activities are considered sustainable. In their sustainability reporting, companies must disclose the proportion of their revenues, investments and operating expenses that meet the taxonomy criteria. This makes it necessary for companies to align their corporate strategy more closely with sustainability goals.
The future of the supply chain due diligence law (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) is currently uncertain. Regardless of this, the EU Supply Chain Law continues to apply at the EU level, with some significant requirements for companies. This is not the only reason why companies should continue to keep an eye on their supply chain, as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) prescribes stricter due diligence requirements: It obliges companies to identify and mitigate risks to human rights and the environment along their entire supply chain, and to report on them transparently. The trickle-down effect will also indirectly affect smaller suppliers, as large companies pass on their requirements. The implementation will take place in stages – starting in 2027 for large companies with over 5,000 employees and an annual turnover of 1.5 billion euros, and in 2029 for companies with over 1,000 employees and an annual turnover of 450 million euros.
In March 2024, a new EU directive, the so-called Green Claims Directive, came into force. This directive on environmental claims is intended to prevent misleading environmental promises (greenwashing). In the future, companies that advertise products or services as environmentally friendly, sustainable or climate-neutral will have to scientifically substantiate these claims and communicate them transparently.
Sustainability consulting from Nehlsen
At first glance, regulatory requirements such as CSRD, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the Green Claims Directive can seem overwhelming. Terms such as climate-neutral, CO₂-neutral, net zero, climate-positive or net zero further add to the confusion and cause many companies to lose their way in the jungle of sustainability requirements and goals.
This is precisely where Nehlsen comes in: as experienced sustainability consultants, we help you to bring order to the complexity of sustainability management, set clear priorities and develop a sustainability strategy that meets your individual regulatory requirements – and contributes to your competitiveness.
With our many years of expertise, numerous successfully implemented projects and solid references in the areas of sustainability consulting, climate strategy and resource conservation, we are your reliable partner on the road to greater sustainability.
Our
References
- Approval as a BBA in accordance with § 9 AbfBeauftrV
- Experience as a specialist disposal company in accordance with § 9 EfbV
- Experience in all service and production areas
- Extensive industry expertise
- Training, documentation & advice
Put your trust in our expertise and make your sustainability goals a reality – for your company, your stakeholders and our shared future.
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Sustainability at Nehlsen
Of course, we not only advise you on sustainability issues – we also live by these principles ourselves. We are currently revising our own sustainability strategy internally and would like to set ambitious goals for the future in order to further improve our ecological and social standards. These include reducing our carbon footprint, promoting a resource-efficient circular economy, and expanding sustainable processes within our organization. We see it as our responsibility to lead by example and thus create the basis for credible and effective advice. For us, sustainability is not a concept, but an attitude that we implement every day.