Beratung - ESG.DNA

Expertise, software and practical experience: A one-stop solution.

Consulting towards a resilient sustainability strategy.

Our consulting services are deliberately designed to reduce the complexity of ESG and COz reporting. Established sustainability experts delivering industry experience, regulatory know-how and proven software solutions from a single source. This ensures that companies not only report in a compliant manner but also derive real added value from the data-for strategy, resilience, and future decisions.

ESG & Co2 Consulting.

Our tools (Starboard SME, Starboard Enterprise, and the COz Monitor) are designed to make every consultation more efficient and accurate. At the same time, our consultants complement this technology with experience, context, and strategic guidance.

We deliver both

- Consulting that turns complexity into clarity
- Software that accelerates processes and reduces errors

Aim

Promoting resilience through sustainability-and communicating it effectively.

Unser Beraterteam.

Our team combines in-depth ESG expertise with practical implementation

—for results that deliver today and protect tomorrow.

Co-Founder,
Managing Director and
Chief Solutions Officer

Co-Founder,
Managing Director and
Chief Operations Officer

ESG Consultant,
Head of Marketing and
Corporate Development

Our consulting process

Phase 1
Initial consultation: Starting point & goals

Joint assessment of your situation, goals, and key challenges as the basis for an efficient reporting process.

Phase 2
Onboarding

Clear introduction to the process, roles, and next steps—with structured tasks and time planning.

Phase 3
Materiality Analysis

Identification of ESG Impacts and Risks relevant to your company-software-supported and professionally reviewed.

Phase 4
Data collection & structuring

Targeted support in collecting and structuring relevant ESG and company data.

Phase 5
Analysis & Interpretation

Evaluation of results, calculation of key indicators, and identification of specific optimisation opportunities.

Phase 6
Reporting

Preparation of a structured, regulatory-compliant ESG report – clear, comprehensible, and practical.

Clarity before the next step.

The perfect starting point for your ESG Journey.

Want to take a strategic approach to sustainability, but unsure where you stand? Our free ESG self-assessment delivers a clear initial assessment of your ESG position compared to your industry - in just a few minutes. Within 48 hours, you will also receive a personalised evaluation with specific recommendations for action.

In collaboration with a specialised AI partner, ESGbot, we integrate AI-supported analysis expertise to prepare your results precisely, automatically, and based on current regulatory requirements.

Check ESG status. Identify potential. Plan next steps.

Our Solutions

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Service

Your Sustainability Report

You will receive a complete, legally compliant and audit-ready sustainability report – including a double materiality assessment, data collection, KPIs, and AI-supported preparation. Our software runs in the background; we guide you through the key steps and take care of the rest. This way, you can report quickly, securely, and without the need for extensive familiarization with tools and EU regulations.

ESG report – complete & audit-ready

Complete preparation tailored to your company’s size and obligations, with clearly defined points of involvement and minimal effort.

Structured ESG process

All steps from materiality to KPIs are presented in a clear and standardized way.

AI-supported content + expert review

Automated preparation of text and data, professionally reviewed and individually tailored.

Efficient, resource-saving reporting

No internal ESG team required. Clear deadlines and minimal time investment—without complex tools.

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Clear, easy-to-understand transparency

Relevant requirements explained clearly—exactly as much as needed to make confident decisions.

CO₂-Management (optional)

Complete Scope 1–3 emissions accounting, plus concrete measures.

Report in your corporate design

Professionally designed and ready for immediate publication.

Reusable data foundation.

Einmal eingerichtet, sinkt der Aufwand in den Folgejahren massiv.

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Software

Starboard Enterprise

Starboard Enterprise is the ESG software for companies that need to comply with statutory disclosure requirements. It helps you structure data, manage the entire reporting process, and meet ESRS requirements—clear, scalable, and audit-ready.

Double materiality assessment & AI support

Relevant ESG topics in line with ESRS, including impact, risk, and financial perspectives—with clearly traceable assessment steps.

ESG baseline assessment, scoring & gap analysis

Overview of ESG maturity, regulatory gaps, and the measures required for strategy and reporting.

Integrated CO₂ accounting (Scopes 1–3) (optional)

Complete emissions capture and calculation in line with the GHG Protocol, including emission factors.

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Audit-ready data structures & auditor communication

Transparent evidence, consistent data, and version-controlled documentation for audit and assurance.

Intuitive use & knowledge base

Step-by-step guidance through all ESRS requirements, with definitions, templates, and AI support.

Virtual onboarding & expert support

Expert guidance for setup, materiality, data collection, and report preparation.

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Software

Starboard SME

ESG.DNA Starboard SME is the smart ESG solution for SMEs: AI-supported ESG scoring, materiality assessment, and benchmarking provide a solid basis for decision-making. Modular—from a starter package to the mid-market module—with intuitive operation, CO₂ management, templates, and expert support—always GDPR-compliant and up to date.

VSME materiality assessment & AI support

Prioritization of relevant sustainability topics based on VSME logic—transparent, efficient, and supported by AI.

ESG-Status & VSME-Scoring

Transparent classification of sustainability maturity in line with the VSME structure—providing guidance for targets and measures.

Sector-Benchmarking

Comparison of key sustainability KPIs with relevant market peers to identify improvement potential.

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Integrierte CO₂-Bilanzierung (optional)

Clear capture and assessment of emissions (Scopes 1–3) to complement VSME reporting.
(Scope 1–3) zur Ergänzung des VSME-Reportings.

Intuitive operation & knowledge modules

Clearly structured software guidance aligned with VSME requirements, supported by practical explanations and practical support.

Virtual onboarding & fast support

Direct access to ESG experts for the setup, analysis, and preparation of voluntary sustainability reports in accordance with VSME.

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Service

ESG Office

Outsource your ESG management to a trusted partner and transform sustainability into a driver of resilience and long-term value. We take full ownership—from strategy implementation and action planning to audit-ready reporting—delivering a complete, compliant yearly sustainability report quickly and cost-effectively. AI-supported processes which integrate double materiality, ESG risks and opportunities, data collection, and KPI management allow us to provide your company with the sustainability department your company deserves.

Holistic ESG management (ongoing)

Strategy, control, and further development of all ESG topics from a single source.

Reporting & Compliance (VSME / ESRS)

Double materiality analysis, risks & opportunities, KPIs, benchmarking, and complete VSME and ESRS reports.

CO₂ monitoring & data management

Structured emissions recording and ongoing ESG data maintenance based on company data provision (time required approx. ¼ FTE).

CO₂ monitoring & data management

Identification, assessment, and reduction of ESG risks by experts.

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ESG communication & public image

Website content, ESG communication strategy,  stakeholder and customer communication.

ESG rating preparation

Targeted preparation for ratings, inquiries from customers, banks, and partners.

Training & internal empowerment

Training for employees and management on relevant ESG topics.

Data protection & governance support

Consideration of relevant data protection and governance requirements in the ESG context.

Why ESG.DNA?

ESG.DNA GmbH is a specialised service company that supports companies in the development, optimisation and communication of sustainability profiles, strategies and reports, in order to fulfil the ESG-related requirements of stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, investors/lenders and employees.

As a partner to banks and financial service providers, companies, associations and their members, as well as auditors and consultants, ESG.DNA develops solutions for the specific ESG challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Our partners

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Erfahrungen unserer Kund:innen

As a biotechnology company, we are faced with the challenge of meeting the regulatory requirements of ESRS reporting while developing a sound, long-term sustainability strategy. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools have proven to be an indispensable tool for us. They provide us with the structure and transparency we need to efficiently meet the complex ESRS requirements, and help us to accurately capture and analyse relevant data.

Michael Schneiders

Member of the Management Board , BRAIN Biotech AG

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Erfahrungen unserer Kund:innen

‘We are at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainability report and a double materiality analysis, and we are already excited about our collaboration with ESG.DNA. The ESG Starboard Tools are intuitive to use and provide us with exactly the support we need to effectively address our sustainability goals. We feel we are in good hands and look forward to the next steps with ESG.DNA at our side.’

Dirk Bäcker

CEO of Mr. Wash Autoservice AG

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Erfahrungen unserer Kund:innen

‘For us as a leasing company, the requirements of our refinancing banks with regard to ESG reports are crucial. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools enable us to aggregate and present all relevant ESG data in a precise and transparent manner. This strengthens the trust of our financing partners, who are increasingly incorporating ESG criteria into their decisions. With our partner ESG.DNA, we meet these expectations efficiently and reliably.’

Udo F. Mann

Managing Director, FML FINANZIERUNGS- UND MOBILIENLEASING GMBH & CO. KG

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Erfahrungen unserer Kund:innen

‘We are grateful for the support of ESG.DNA in the preparation of our sustainability report. Thanks to the expertise of the consultants, we were able to develop and report on a precise sustainability strategy based on the double materiality analysis. We are proud of the result – a report that documents our commitment, goals and vision for a future worth living. We could not have achieved this without ESG.DNA as a competent partner at our side.’ 

Lennart Maack

Geschäftsleiter & Prokurist, IndustriebedarfNiemann-Laes GmbH

Expertise, software and practical experience: A one-stop solution.

Consulting towards a resilient sustainability strategy.

ESG & Co2 Consulting.

Unser Beraterteam.

Our consulting process

The perfect starting point for your ESG Journey.

Our Solutions

Why ESG.DNA?

Our partners

ESG solutions, made for you