What our clients think.
ESG.DNA Starboard in practice
HN Holding GmbH
Director of Corporate Development
"The ESG Starboard Tools provide us, as a mid-sized investment company, with a structured and practical solution for ESG management and sustainability reporting across our entire portfolio. We particularly value the comparability between organizations with different levels of ESG maturity and the ease of integration into our reporting processes. The platform not only supports us in complying with regulatory requirements but also in actively advancing our portfolio companies in terms of sustainability and future viability.
We see ESG.DNA and the ESG Starboards as a true enabler for mid-sized investment companies that want not only to document sustainability, but to actively shape it."
MOHAG Motorwagen- Handelsgesellschaft mbH
“For us as an automotive retail group with multiple locations and subsidiaries, the ESG Starboard Tools provide a practical solution to manage our sustainability management in a structured and efficient way.
Particularly helpful are the intuitive usability, the clear overview of all relevant ESG key figures, and the easy comparability between the individual business units.
The ESG Starboard solution creates transparency, reduces manual effort, and provides us with security regarding future reporting obligations. This enables us to further develop sustainability strategically.
The collaboration with the ESG.DNA experts was very good. They responded to our questions and feedback quickly and competently. The support in creating a representative reporting format was particularly helpful."
Nürnberger Leasing GmbH
BRAIN Biotech AG
WW-K Warmwalzwerk Königswinter GmbH
DRADURA Group GmbH
Industriebedarf Niemann-Laes GmbH
FML Finanzierungs- und Mobilienleasing GmbH & CO. KG
green mine Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Ferro Duo GmbH
Mr. Wash Autoservice AG
Our Solutions.
Service
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.
Software
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.
Software
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.
Service
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.
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.
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
‘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
‘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
‘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
Managing Director & Authorized Signatory, Industriebedarf Niemann-Laes GmbH
