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Responsibility & Sustainability

Together from compliance to impact

Sustainable action is one of the defining challenges of our time. In business, sustainability is a cross-functional task that affects all areas. Between regulation, transformation, and climate resilience, setting the right strategic course is essential. Addressing this complex issue requires commitment from management and the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.

We support our clients by connecting them with three key factors: compliance – in terms of analysis and reporting, engagement – to accelerate change, and impact – for results that reflect the reality and responsibility of business.

Would you like to take your first steps in sustainability communication or expand your existing communication in this area? We are happy to support you.

We focus on the essentials.

Our approach brings together key players from management, sustainability management, politics, and communications. Together with you, we identify key areas for action in line with standards, focus on what is relevant in order to reduce risks and increase impact, and drive sustainable change.We support the entire process with trustworthy communication and create transparency both internally and externally.

Sustainable partnerships.

Sustainable transformation is not a solo effort. It requires expertise in innovation, business transformation, and sustainability management. That's why we've built a highly competent network of partners, giving you access to exactly the expertise you need to move forward. We approach your challenge with the optimal setup and provide support across a wide range of areas, including:

Analyses

  • Current situation analysis
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Competitor screening
  • Materiality analysis
  • Impact analysis

Sustainability management

  • Sustainability strategy
  • Development of key performance indicator systems
  • Organizational development

Sustainability communication

  • Communication strategy
  • Sustainability story and messages
  • Sustainability website
  • CEO and expert positioning
  • Sustainability report
  • Stakeholder engagement

Innovation and engagement

  • Raising awareness of climate resilience (keynote speech, workshop)
  • Resilience communication & scenario development
  • Political monitoring
  • Political positioning and consulting
  • Development of CSR commitments (social engagement, sponsorships, corporate volunteering)
  • Foundation establishment
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Jana Schmülling

Senior Consultant

More about Responsibility & Sustainability?

LocationHamburg

E-Mailjana.schmuelling@klenkhoursch.de

„Sustainability is fundamental to corporate viability. Achieving it requires intelligent communication that serves as a source of inspiration, a strategic advisor, an early warning system, and a translator. This is how sustainability becomes reality.“ 

Jana Schmülling

Resilience Communication

The consequences of climate change are already a tangible reality for many organisations. Supply chains, operational locations, and entire business models are evolving or under threat. As a result, climate adaptation is emerging as a critical strategic priority. Accordingly, there is a growing need for analysis, preparation, and fact-based discussion. Resilience communication combines the reactive strength of crisis communication with the proactive, future-oriented focus of sustainability communication. We work alongside you to build awareness, develop strategic scenarios, and craft stakeholder-centric messaging that fosters holistic understanding and forward-looking action, ultimately strengthening your reputation and stakeholder trust.

2025 Klenk Hoursch DHL Climate Resilience

Materiality analysis

Materiality analysis — aligned with the ESRS double materiality principle—is a cornerstone of effective sustainability management. Beyond the mandatory identification of priority topics across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions, a robust materiality analysis yields valuable insights for well-founded, transparent, and evidence-based sustainability communication.

We guide you through the complexities of the materiality process, helping you identify and articulate your key sustainability themes while uncovering opportunities for compelling storytelling that brings your ESG priorities to life.

Our partner: B.A.U.M. Consult

Sustainability report

Amid evolving regulatory requirements, many organisations face uncertainty regarding reporting obligations and the strategic value of sustainability reports. We provide clarity and deliver tailored solutions.From initial concept and content development through to design and format, we partner with you to create a sustainability report that meets your specific needs.Our support encompasses establishing robust internal processes, understanding the ESRS, and developing effective accompanying communication strategies.. Our approach: We view sustainability reports not as a compliance obligation, but as a content hub and basis for effective sustainability communication.

Our partner: B.A.U.M. Consult

Stakeholder-Engagement

Well-executed stakeholder engagement is a lever for innovation, reputation management, and strong campaigns. We are convinced of this because your stakeholders are experts in their field. With ESRS, stakeholder engagement becomes mandatory.

Seize this opportunity to transform compliance into impact! By selecting the right formats for your stakeholders, you can unlock the full potential of stakeholder expertise—refining your materiality analysis, building a dynamic content hub, and fostering meaningful, long-term dialogue. We work with you to identify the optimal approach, whether through interviews and surveys, think tanks, platform development, advisory boards, or co-creation formats.

Our partner: B.A.U.M. Consult, innofact

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