Our core competencies:

Tailor-made solutions for your sustainability strategy

Gap analyses

We pick you up where you are. Our consultants visit your company and check your individual situation against the requirements in the area of ​​sustainability. The result: A recommendation for action and roadmap for your individual path.

Materiality analyses

Based on a risk and stakeholder analysis, we work with you to filter the sustainability issues that are important to you – from the inside out and from the outside in. From this we define areas of action and develop your sustainability strategy.

Compliance & Legal

As your sustainability navigator, we help you navigate the regulatory requirements safely. Our legal experts analyze and interpret applicable regulations and place them in the context of your organization.

Sustainability management

Sustainability management offers the necessary framework to anchor sustainability integrally in the company. It can either build on existing management systems or be newly established as an independent system.

ISO 53001 is a relevant management systems framework that helps companies align and achieve their sustainability goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Even if ISO 53001 is currently still a dream of the future, companies can already get started today.

Do you have any questions about the topic or are you interested in advice on sustainability management? Then contact us!

Modern sustainability issues: strategies for future-oriented companies

EU Green Deal & Ecodesign Regulation

The EU Green Deal is Europe's growth strategy that aims to make the EU climate neutral by 2050. This includes far-reaching legislation such as the Ecodesign Regulation, which sets product requirements for sustainability and repairability.

We help you take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Green Deal and adapt your products and processes to the new eco-design requirements in order to remain future-proof and competitive.
Circular Economy & EmpCo

The circular economy transforms linear economic models by keeping products, materials and resources in the economic cycle for as long as possible. This is encouraged through concepts such as reuse, repair and recycling.

The **EmpCo Directive is an EU requirement with clear regulations against greenwashing and social washing. It obliges companies to communicate transparently and honestly about sustainability by setting strict criteria for validating environmental and social statements and punishing misleading practices.

Sustainability reporting: From a strategic approach to transparent presentation

Sustainability reporting should not be seen as an isolated obligation, but rather as the natural result of a well-thought-out and consistently implemented sustainability strategy. Anyone who strategically integrates sustainability into their value creation will find that the necessary data and facts for transparent reporting are generated automatically.

A well-thought-out implementation plan for your sustainability strategy is the key to a meaningful report, regardless of the standard you choose. Reporting is the natural and logical result of a sound strategic approach.

The VSME Standard (Value Stream Management & Empowerment) is a voluntary reporting standard and stands alongside other frameworks such as CSRD, GRI or DNK. It offers a structured approach to comprehensively present the strategic integration of sustainability into the value chains and the associated data.

Strategic foundation

A well-thought-out approach embeds sustainability deeply into business processes, laying the foundations for any type of reporting.

Process-oriented data collection

Consistent implementation of the strategy generates relevant sustainability data that is easily accessible for any reporting standard.

Efficiency & Credibility

A robust strategy leads to transparency and efficiency in data provision and strengthens the credibility of your sustainability communication.

Whether CSRD, GRI, DNK or the voluntary VSME standard – the choice of reporting format becomes a formality if the underlying strategy is robust and the necessary data is systematically recorded. We support you in developing your sustainability strategy so that reporting becomes a logical "by-product" of your sustainable corporate management.

CSR & ESG Ratings: Your path to excellent ratings

In today's business world, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) ratings are critical indicators of a company's sustainability performance and long-term success. We support you not only in understanding these assessments, but also in actively improving them and strengthening your position as a sustainable player.

Ecovadis & SAQ 5.0

We optimize your performance in Ecovadis and SAQ 5.0 to make your supply chain more sustainable and achieve top ratings that inspire trust.

SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiative)

We support you in defining science-based climate targets (SBTi) and developing an effective decarbonization strategy for a climate-friendly future.

Holistic strategy

Beyond specific ratings, we help you strategically anchor sustainability and prepare you for future requirements and various assessment standards.

Whether you are aiming for your first assessment or want to improve existing results - SUMECO offers you the expertise to strategically position your sustainability efforts and make them visible.

Our range of services – From analysis to certification:

Gap analysis

We meet you where you are and determine your individual need for action

Materiality analysis

We show you the best possible solution based on a well-founded analysis

Legal compliance

We use the expertise of our legal department to ensure your legal certainty along the entire supply chain

Strategy development

Together we will develop your tailor-made sustainability strategy

Implementation support

From strategy to certification or reporting – we accompany you throughout

CO2/climate balancing

We record and evaluate your greenhouse gas emissions as an important component of your sustainability strategy

We work:

Efficient – Optimized processes for quick results
Transparent – Clear communication at eye level
Individual – tailor-made solutions for your company
Legally Compliant – Full compliance with all regulations