Sustainable Transformation

Symbolbild für die wirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen des Standorts Deutschland
Mittelstand, SMEs, Strategy, Sustainability, Sustainable Transformation, Transformation

Sustainable Transformation in Times of Uncertainty – How the German Mittelstand Secures Its Future Viability

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Many Mittelstand companies in Germany are currently under pressure from two sides. On the one hand, external developments require fundamental adjustments. High energy prices, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, regulatory requirements and a shortage of skilled labour are just a few examples. On the other hand, the dynamics and complexity of these combined changes increase […]

Symbolische Darstellung einer strategischen Ausrichtung auf Resilienz und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit im Jahr 2026
Resilience, SMEs, Sustainable Transformation

How Companies Can Strengthen Resilience and Competitiveness in an Uncertain Environment in 2026

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For German companies and the European economy as a whole, 2025 was a challenging year. The overall framework conditions were shaped by multiple pressures: a weak business climate, geopolitical tensions negatively affecting supply chains, and a regulatory environment in flux. This dynamic of change raises a central strategic question: how can companies remain competitive and

Compliance mit Bankenregulierung für ESG-Risikomanagement
Banking Regulation, ESG & Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Transformation

Managing ESG Risks in Line with Supervisory Expectations – Guidance for Regional Financial Institutions

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Since the term ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) gained prominence in the early 2000s, ESG-related issues have become increasingly relevant for the European financial sector. The year 2026 marks another regulatory milestone: ESG risks are to be embedded even more systematically into banks’ overall governance and strategic orientation. With the European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on

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