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ESG Office: Your Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Office is the solution for companies that want to manage sustainability professionally and long-term without building their own ESG department. As your external Chief Sustainability Officer, we take ongoing responsibility for all relevant ESG topics—from strategy development and regulatory compliance to reporting and internal and external ESG communication. This ensures that ESG is implemented continuously, in a structured way, and with minimal internal effort.

ESG as a long-term responsibility.

Why outsource a Chief Sustainability Officer?

ESG is not a one-off task, but an ongoing process. Regulatory requirements, rising expectations from banks, business partners, and employees, as well as internal sustainability goals, require continuous management and clear responsibilities. For many companies, however, building an in-house ESG function is time- and resource-intensive. This is exactly where the ESG Office fills the gap. As your external ESG function, we take long-term responsibility for your sustainability topics, structure processes, monitor regulatory developments, and ensure that ESG is implemented consistently, compliantly, and strategically across the company—without the need to build additional internal structures.

 

The ESG Office takes care of the following for you:

  • Ongoing responsibility for ESG issues

  • Structuring and management of central processes

  • Monitoring of regulatory developments

  • Ensuring compliance and consistency

  • Strategic development without new internal structures

ESG management that delivers measurable relief.

ESG Office helps companies implement ESG requirements on an ongoing basis and significantly reduce the internal effort required for reporting, compliance, and management.

>8 ESG-Areas


Comprehensive coverage of all key ESG topics from a single source.

2-3 ESG Experts

Support as an external ESG function with clear responsibilities.

3-6 Months

All the way to your first audit-ready sustainability report (VSME):

Maximum support. Measurable results.

ESG Office Features

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).
ESG risk & optimisation strategy
Identification, assessment, and reduction of ESG risks by experts.
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.

Get to know ESG Office now.

Find out how ESG Office, as an external ESG function, takes on all relevant ESG topics on an ongoing basis and supports your company in a structured way with minimal effort.

Pain Points & how we solve them

ESG is not a one-off task, but an ongoing process. We identify the challenges companies face in this area and how ESG Office solves them in a structured, efficient manner with clear accountability.

No clearly defined ESG responsibilities

ESG tasks are often distributed, responsibilities are unclear, and decisions are delayed.

Central ESG function

ESG Office manages ESG as an external function with clear responsibilities and control.

Reporting effort

Reports, KPIs, and regulatory requirements continuously demand time and resources.

Ongoing ESG management

We take care of reporting, compliance, and updates on an ongoing basis in an audit-proof manner.

Lack of structures

Without clear priorities, ESG remains reactive and ineffective.

Holistic ESG management

ESG Office combines strategy, risks, CO2, and communication into a clear overall system.

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

One process. One platform. One audit-ready report (VSME/ESRS).
Double materiality, KPIs, ESG Risk, and AI drafting—handled end to end.

ESG report – Tailored. Clear. Effortless.

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

Structured. Consistent. Transparent.

Every step, end to end—structured, consistent, and transparent.

AI-Powered. Expert-Led. Tailored.

AI-powered drafting. Expert-reviewed. Made for you.

Fast. Lean. Simple.

Clear deadlines, low time investment—no complex tools.

Clear. Focused. Actionable.

Requirements, clearly explained—no overload.

Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)

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

On-Brand. Fast. Affordable.

Your report in your corporate design—AI-enhanced, quick, cost-efficient, and publication-ready

Reusable data foundation.

Once set up, the effort required in subsequent years drops significantly.

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Software

Starboard Enterprise

Starboard Enterprise is the ESG software for companies that need to meet statutory CSRD disclosure requirements—powered by an easy-to-use AI landscape that helps you structure data, manage the full reporting process, and deliver ESRS-compliant, scalable, audit-ready reports.

Double materiality assessment & AI support

ESRS-aligned ESG topics—impact, risk, and opportunities (IROs)—AI-supported with fully traceable steps.

See your status. Close the gaps.

A clear snapshot of your ESG maturity, compliance gaps, and the actions needed for strategy and reporting.

Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)

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

Audit-ready data structures & auditor communication

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

Intuitive ESRS AI Landscape

Step-by-step requirements with clear definitions, ready-to-use templates, and an AI-supported landscape that’s easy to use, easy to understand, and adaptable to your business.

Virtual onboarding, expert led.

Hands-on support for setup, materiality, data collection, and report preparation.

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Software

Starboard SME

Built for SMEs: Starboard SME combines an easy-to-use AI landscape with data structuring and streamlined VSME reporting.

VSME materiality assessment & AI support

Prioritise relevant sustainability topics based on VSME logic—transparent, efficient, and AI-supported.

ESG-Status & VSME-Scoring

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

Sector-Benchmarking

Compare key sustainability KPIs with relevant peers to identify gaps and improvement potential.

Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)

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

Intuitive VSME AI landscape

Step-by-step guidance with clear definitions, ready-to-use templates, and practical knowledge modules—easy to understand and quick to apply.

Virtual onboarding, expert led.

Direct access to ESG experts for setup, analysis, and VSME-aligned voluntary sustainability reporting.

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Service

ESG Office

Outsource ESG. Unlock value. Your trusted partner for end-to-end ESG management—from ESG strategy and action planning to fast, cost-effective, audit-ready annual reporting (VSME/ESRS). AI-supported processes covering double materiality, ESG risks & opportunities, LEAP Analysis, and KPI management—giving you the sustainability department your company deserves.

ESG Office (ongoing, end to end)

One trusted partner for ESG strategy, implementation, steering, and continuous improvement across all ESG topics.

Reporting & compliance (VSME/ESRS)

Audit-ready reporting incl. double materiality, IROs, KPIs, benchmarking, and complete VSME/ESRS reports—delivered fast and efficiently.

CO₂ monitoring & data management

Structured Scope 1–3 emissions tracking and continuous ESG data maintenance—based on your data input (approx. 0.25 FTE required as Point-of Contact (P.O.C.).

ESG risk & optimisation strategy

Expert-led identification, assessment, and mitigation of ESG risks—turning sustainability into resilience and long-term value.

ESG communication & public image

Clear ESG communication strategy and content for website, customers, and key stakeholders.

ESG rating & request readiness

Targeted preparation for ratings and ESG requests from customers, banks, investors, and partners.

Data protection & governance support

ESG-ready data protection and governance guidance—aligned with relevant requirements and best practice.

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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.

Ein Blick auf unsere Partner:innen

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Our customers' experiences

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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Our customers' experiences

‘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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Our customers' experiences

‘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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Our customers' experiences

‘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

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