[Sustainability as a business driver across the value chain]
BACKED BY EXPERTISE
We help companies address their ESG challenges by combining in-depth sustainability knowledge with active stakeholder engagement. This gives complex issues direction, nuance, and support.
COMMUNICATION WITH IMPACT
We translate these insights into clear communication and powerful storytelling, so that sustainability ambitions become understandable, credible and relevant for every stakeholder.
DRIVEN BY VALUE
In today's economic and geopolitical reality, sustainability only works when it creates real value for customers, employees, financial partners, society and the planet.
That's why Sustinera builds on deep ESG expertise, regulatory knowledge, and practical experience to make sustainability commercially relevant, strengthen its positioning, build trust, communicate clearly across the entire value chain, and develop future-oriented leadership.
What we bring together
At Sustinera we believe in the power of knowledge sharing. In our knowledge hub you will find insights and inspiration to take sustainability within your organization to the next level. Together we build a future that works for everyone.
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STRATEGY
Turning sustainability into business direction.
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ESG KNOWLEDGE
Data, regulation and certification: built on deep ESG expertise
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COMMUNICATION
Making sustainability clear, credible and relevant.
Sustainability is not
the message
The [value] it creates is
Turning sustainable value into clear and credible communication:
Sustainability only creates impact when it creates value and when that value is communicated clearly and credibly.
With Sustainication, we bring strategy, ESG knowledge and communication together to translate sustainable performance into communication that resonates with all stakeholders.
At corporate level, we help organisations articulate why they are sustainable, which choices they make today and tomorrow, and how they create long term value across the value chain. This strengthens positioning, trust and credibility towards customers, partners, investors and society.
At product and service level, we translate sustainability efforts into clear value propositions. We help companies explain why their products or services are sustainable, which value they create in the value chain and how sustainability can support commercial differentiation without greenwashing.
Sustainication is equally about internal communication and employer branding. Sustainability only becomes credible when it is understood, supported and lived internally. We help organisations engage employees, build pride and strengthen employer attractiveness by making sustainability tangible, relevant and meaningful from the inside out.
Across all levels, internal and external, Sustainication ensures that sustainability communication is consistent, evidence based and aligned with strategy and ESG performance. This is how sustainable value becomes visible, believable and relevant in the market.
From data to compliance and certification
We support companies in building a strong ESG foundation by combining data, regulatory insight and certification. Not as an end in itself, but as the basis for compliant communication and sustainable value creation across the value chain.Sustainability regulation is becoming more complex and demanding. ESG data is increasingly scrutinised. Certification is expected as proof. We help organisations navigate this complexity and turn it into clarity, structure and credibility.
[ 1 ] DATA & FACTS
Measuring impact and substantiating sustainability claims: Data and facts form the backbone of credible sustainability communication. They make impact measurable, progress trackable and claims defensible. We support companies in collecting, structuring and interpreting ESG data such as:
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Carbon footprint Scope 1 2 and where relevant Scope 3
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Life cycle assessments
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CO₂ Performance Ladder
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Digital Product Passports
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Energy water and material data
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KPIs and measurable sustainability indicators
Why this matters:
Without data there are no substantiated claims. Data make sustainability measurable, comparable and defensible towards customers banks public authorities and other stakeholders.[ 2 ] COMPLIANCE
Translating regulation into strategy and communication: Compliance starts with understanding what is legally required and what is not. We guide companies through relevant European national regional and sector specific sustainability legislation and translate it into clear policies actions and communication. This includes regulations such as:
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CSRD
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CSDDD
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EUDR
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CBAM
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EU Taxonomy
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Green Claims Directive
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Product and value chain related sustainability obligations
Why this matters:
Correct communication starts with legal clarity. Compliance reduces reputational risk prevents greenwashing and ensures sustainability claims are accurate credible and future proof.[ 3 ] CERTIFICATION
Building external credibility and proof points: Certification provides external validation of sustainability efforts. It strengthens trust and creates tangible proof towards the market and stakeholders. We support companies in preparing for and achieving recognised standards and labels such as:
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Ecovadis
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ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
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CO₂ Performance Ladder
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Sector or value chain specific certifications…
Why this matters:
Certification makes sustainability visible and verifiable. It strengthens commercial arguments supports stakeholder trust and adds external credibility to sustainability communication.[ 4 ] REPORTING
Structuring, aligning and communicating sustainability information: reporting brings together data, compliance and certifications into a structured whole. A report is not an end point, but the starting point for consistent internal and external communication.
Examples:
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CSRD/VSME reporting
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Sustainability/ESG reporting
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Internal reporting
Why this matters:
Good reporting creates overview, consistency and transparency. It forms the basis for communication towards all stakeholders and ensures one coherent sustainability story.-
Turning sustainability into business direction
We help companies make clear and informed choices by linking sustainability ambitions to business objectives and day to day decision making. Strategy and transition provide focus. They define where sustainability creates impact, differentiation and long term value across the value chain.
A strong ESG transition goes beyond environmental performance. It strengthens competitiveness, resilience and future readiness. By addressing environmental, social and governance topics in a strategic and integrated way, sustainability becomes a real business driver rather than a compliance exercise.
[ 1 ] ENVIRONMENT
We support companies in reducing environmental impact while improving efficiency and cost control. Through carbon footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and circular strategies, smarter use of resources and lower emissions strengthen both operational performance and market positioning.[ 2 ] SOCIAL
People are central to sustainable value creation. Investing in health and safety wellbeing diversity and inclusion increases motivation, engagement and employer attractiveness. We help organisations translate social ambition into concrete actions that strengthen culture and long term performance.[ 3 ] GOVERNANCE
Strong governance creates trust, continuity and credibility. We support companies in setting up clear structures, policies and responsibilities that enable transparent decision making, accountability and long term value creation.
Our services
Do you already have an EcoVadis score, but is it stagnating or has it just dropped? With our EcoVadis Gap Analysis + Roadmap, you get a clear path to improve your score—fast, concrete, and without unnecessary effort.
Our approach is ideal for companies that:-
Suppliers are from retailers or large B2B customers.
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Already have a Bronze or Silver EcoVadis score or have received an invitation.
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They have to share their score with customers, but don't know why it is stuck.
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Wanting to prevent points from being lost due to increasingly stricter standards.
Our EcoVadis Gap Analysis + Roadmap is a short, targeted scan of your current score:
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We analyze where you are losing points.
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We check which documents are missing or can be improved.
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We provide a practical step-by-step plan to increase your score before resubmission.
After 3-4 weeks you will have:
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Insight into why you are losing points today
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Concrete overview of actions that improve your score the most
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A roadmap to Silver or Gold, so you can improve your score with confidence.
In short : an effective and practical process that strengthens your EcoVadis score, reassures your customers, and secures your position as a supplier, without unnecessary time investment.
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Do you want to get started with the CO₂ Performance Ladder, but don't know where to begin?
With our CO₂ Performance Ladder Kickstart, you quickly gain clarity on your current situation, the greatest reduction opportunities, and a concrete path to certification, without a large or complex process.
Our approach is ideal for companies that:-
Not yet started with the CO₂ Performance Ladder
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Consider certification
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Participating in (semi-)public tenders
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Active in construction, infrastructure, logistics, production, or services
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Wanting to take a practical first step without a major process
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Want to start reducing CO₂, but don't know how
Our CO₂ Performance Ladder Kickstart is a short, targeted scan of your situation:-
Intake and organizational analysis – assessing energy consumption, fuels, fleet, activities, and available data.
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First CO₂ footprint – insight into largest emissions and impactful activities (scope 1 & 2).
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Gap analysis – what is present, what is missing, which steps towards certification are needed.
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Roadmap and reduction opportunities – practical actions, priorities, and reduction measures for a clear path.
After 3–4 weeks you will have:-
First CO₂ footprint (scope 1 & 2)
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Insight into key emission sources
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Gap analysis relative
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Overview of possible reduction measures
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Practical roadmap towards certification
In short : An efficient process that provides insight into your CO₂ emissions, simplifies the ladder, without unnecessary time investment.-
CBAM Readiness Scan; prevent risks and gain control over your costs.
Are you required to report under CBAM, but do you doubt the correctness of your data or approach? With our CBAM Readiness Scan, you get a clear roadmap to manage your risks, remain compliant, and get your future costs under control, without unnecessary complexity.
Our approach is ideal for companies that:-
Importing CBAM goods from outside Europe (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, electricity, …)
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Fall indirectly under CBAM via their supply chain
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Already reporting, but doubting the quality of their data
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Being dependent on suppliers without reliable emission data
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Want to avoid CBAM becoming a structural cost from 2026
Our CBAM Readiness Scan is a short, targeted analysis of your current approach:
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We analyze your current CBAM reporting (if applicable).
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We check where your emission calculations contain risks (direct & indirect).
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We evaluate the methodology used (default values vs. actual data)
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We map data flows and vendor dependencies
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We identify gaps towards full CBAM compliance (2026)
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We detect financial and legal risks (fines, overpayment of certificates)
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We provide concrete quick wins to limit costs and risks.
After 3–4 weeks you will have:
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Insight into the reliability of your CBAM reporting
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Clear overview of your greatest risks
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Identification of critical suppliers and data gaps
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First insight into future CBAM costs
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A concrete and priority action plan
In short: an efficient and practical process that strengthens your CBAM compliance, limits financial risks, and prepares you for the impact of 2026, without cumbersome processes or unnecessary time investment.
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Want to map your CO₂ emissions but don’t know where to start?
With our Carbon Footprint Calculation, you quickly get a clear overview of your direct and energy-related emissions, the essential first step toward reduction, reporting, and climate strategy.
Our approach is ideal for companies that:
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Are calculating their CO₂ emissions for the first time
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Want insight into scope 1 (direct) and scope 2 (energy) emissions
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Are starting sustainability or ESG/CSRD reporting
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Want to be prepared for client inquiries or future regulations
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Need a reliable basis for setting reduction targets
Our Carbon Footprint Calculation is a short, targeted scan of your emissions:
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Intake and data collection – we analyze activities, fuels, electricity, heating, and company vehicles, and structure the available data.
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Scope 1 & 2 delineation – we define which emissions fall under direct and energy-related categories according to international standards.
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CO₂ footprint calculation – we calculate total emissions per source and activity.
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Analysis and interpretation – we identify the largest emission sources, reduction opportunities, and initial insights for your climate strategy.
After 3–4 weeks you will have:
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A complete CO₂ footprint (scope 1 & 2)
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Overview of relevant emission sources
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Graphs and distributions of emissions
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Insight into the main emission drivers
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A reliable foundation for reporting or reduction policies
In short: A practical and efficient program that gives your organization a transparent CO₂ baseline, highlights reduction opportunities, and delivers a concrete first step toward your climate strategy, without unnecessary time investment.
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Our products
Project
management
We support you in every phase of your sustainability project, from start to delivery, so you can continue to focus on your core activities.
Interim
management
Does your organization need temporary reinforcement
in the field of sustainability?
We provide an interim sustainability manager who seamlessly integrates into your team.
What we stand for
[ Credible sustainability communication ]
[ Substantiated claims, not slogans ]
[ Clarity in complexity ]
[ Business relevance with societal impact ]
THIS IS WHAT WE ARE. THIS IS WHAT WE DO.
AND THIS IS HOW WE HELP COMPANIES TURN SUSTAINABILITY INTO SUSTAINABLE VALUE.
