With the adjustments made as part of the so-called Omnibus procedure, the deadlines for implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) have been extended. For many companies, this means additional preparation time. At the same time, the need for action remains: requirements for transparency, ESG data, and structured sustainability reporting are increasing, regardless of whether an immediate reporting obligation applies.
To support mid-sized companies in particular in addressing this challenge, Funk Consulting and ESG.DNA have entered into a partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to combine consulting expertise with digital solutions and enable companies to implement sustainability reporting in a structured, efficient, and compliant manner, whether mandatory under the CSRD or voluntary under the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME).
Integration of methodology and technology
Funk Consulting supports companies with a proven methodology for the structured collection and assessment of ESG data along the entire value chain. In this process, material sustainability aspects are identified, systematically allocated, and incorporated into a well-founded materiality analysis. As an expert in risk and opportunity assessment, Funk has been integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making processes for years.
In addition, ESG.DNA provides the ESG Starboard solutions, a digital platform that supports companies in the structured collection, processing, and analysis of ESG data. The software-as-a-service solution enables standards-compliant reporting in accordance with CSRD as well as VSME and integrates data collection, analysis, and reporting into a single, unified process.
Support for companies without in-house ESG resources
For mid-sized companies in particular, especially those without dedicated sustainability departments, new reporting obligations and information requirements represent a significant additional burden. ESG-related tasks are often handled alongside day-to-day business operations.
The partnership between Funk Consulting and ESG.DNA addresses precisely this challenge. The methodological consulting is complemented by an intuitive platform that facilitates entry into sustainability topics through practical guiding questions, structured checklists, and AI-supported assistance features. In this way, a reliable ESG data foundation is created, one that meets regulatory requirements while also enabling transparent positioning toward stakeholders.
Implement sustainability in a structured way
Whether legally required or voluntary, systematic sustainability management is increasingly becoming a strategic issue for companies. The combination of consulting expertise and digital infrastructure provides a practical solution that offers mid-sized businesses in particular a clearly structured framework that is compatible with international standards.
Through the collaboration between Funk Consulting and ESG.DNA, an integrated approach is created that enables companies to achieve clarity, efficiency, and practical implementation in sustainability reporting.
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