ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARD 2025
The ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARD honors European organizations that have already anchored forward-looking sustainability concepts in their company and communicate these transparently in the form of a sustainability report. These pioneers serve as role models because they change the world and prove that profitability and sustainability are not opposites, but successful strategies for a future worth living.
OBJECTIVE
Whether your organization has already implemented professional reporting strategies, structures and measures or is just starting out due to the new laws is irrelevant for your participation. While the advanced organizations will have the chance to receive an award, all other participants will benefit from an industry benchmark and a data-based gap analysis of their results. The decision to publish the results lies solely with the participating company. EUPD Research proactively communicates only the winning organizations as part of the ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARDS 2024.
Next steps - Wie geht es weiter?
Ab 10. Dezember 2023
Ab 15. Dezember 2023
Ab 15. Dezember 2023
Ab 15. Januar 2024
Ab März 2024
THE PATH TO THE AWARD 2025
Starting March
Until August
August
period
November
Award CeremonyAPPLICATION PROCESS
ESG Trailer 2023
ADVANTAGES AND ADDED VALUE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION
Gap analysis and benchmark
You receive a data-based gap analysis and an industry benchmark that shows you where your ESG report is positioned.
Reputation and trust
Your participation will strengthen the trust of your stakeholders and shareholders as well as the perception of your organization on the market.
Network and expertise
As an award-winning organization, you gain access to a Europe-wide network of interdisciplinary ESG experts and ESG best practices.
Award and distinction
As winner, you will be honored with the ESG Transparency Award 2024 and publicly recognized during the European Sustainability Week 2024.
Communication and marketing
Communicate your results as part of your sustainability and corporate marketing, and show that your organization is already taking responsibility today for a future worth living.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: ESG TRANSPARENCY EVALUATION STANDARD
According to the new EU "Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive" (CSRD), sustainability reports must be integrated into a company's annual report and meet the requirements of the "European Sustainability Reporting Standards" (ESRS), including EU taxonomy information, in the future.
The audit criteria take into account all relevant aspects in areas E, S and G and are based on current regulations, global standards, frameworks and additional transparency parameters of the stakeholder groups involved.
Your overall progress in ESG reporting is classified into three categories: Development level, predicate level and excellence level.
(0 - 50%)
(50 - 75%)
(75 - 100%)
ESG TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE
The responsible persons of the organisations that have received the ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARD are appointed to the ESG Transparency Committee for the following year. As a collaborative body, the committee pursues the goal of continuously developing the assessment criteria of the ESG Transparency Evaluation Standard and prioritising them according to relevance. You can get to know the members of the ESG Transparency Committee 2024 below.

Active communication that helps to publicize success stories is a key factor in spreading awareness of sustainability and ESG in business and society. The more we learn about the – sometimes incredible – progress that companies around the world have made, the more we motivate others to take the next step towards a more sustainable future. This is where I contribute.



Reconciling environmental protection, economic growth and social justice is the task of our time to ensure a future worth living. It is with great conviction that I am advocating for sustainable developments in order to bring about positive changes for people and the environment.

Because transparency creates trust: I would like to see responsible reporting on the successes and challenges of their sustainability transformation by organizations and companies.

I am convinced that we must all take responsibility for future generations in order to preserve a world worth living in. This conviction motivates me every day to promote environmental protection, social issues and sustainable corporate governance in the business sector, and to create incentives for sustainable development.

I am an advocate for communication in the ESG segment in order to create transparency, provide information about ESG initiatives and inspire new activities at the same time. In this way, I want to exert a positive influence on social and ecological development and actively contribute to ESG transformation.



I want to advocate for a sustainable future and believe that companies have a great ESG responsibility and should exercise a positive influence. I also want to use the opportunity to develop measures together with committed people to bring about positive change.

ESG is still a very young field that is steadily gaining new insights. For this reason, I am convinced that networking is of tremendous importance in order to stay up to date and keep up with this rapid pace. I am very grateful that there are organizations like EUPD Research that create the possibility of such a network.

I have been involved with CSR reporting standards for more than 10 years and have played a leading role in developing this area within the company. Current regulation at many levels (including CSRD, EU taxonomy, Green Deal) brings new opportunities, but also presents many companies with a number of challenges. I am pleased to be able to use my experience and knowledge on the Committee in this regard.

From my point of view, long-term success and sustainable business is only possible if everyone in the company, in politics as well as with suppliers and customers works together. Communication and transparency about the respective activities and goals are therefore extremely important in order to achieve the integration and joint alignment of local and global efforts. The ESG framework provides a framework that needs to be used and shaped.

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and it’s already happening. Sustainability means a challenge: to make a positive impact now and for the next generations to come. This is a daily mission, motivation, and a truly exciting professional field in today‘s world.






Sustainability requires a holistic approach that goes far beyond environmental aspects. For long-term economic stability, people, strategic orientation and corporate management must all be taken into account. A sustainable and long-term successful company focuses on promoting employee development and well-being as well as transparent and responsible decision-making processes.


Working in sustainability management affords me the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the creation of a livable future by supporting and accompanying organizations and companies in their transformation towards sustainability.

As Vice President for Resources and Governance at the University of Siegen (2019-2024), sustainability management at the University of Siegen was part of my duties. In my field of business administration, human resources management and organization, I have a lot to do with the strategic sustainability design of companies – in research and teaching.


Sustainable management seems to me to be the only sensible management approach. I want to promote the realization – in my own company and in the economy – that sustainability is a chance and can be seen as an opportunity that benefits one’s own company, the economy, society and the environment in the long term.


Sustainability has always been of great importance because it improves the quality of life of our and future generations. Every contribution counts and I want to do my part to ensure a functioning ecosystem and social justice. The key to success lies in awareness, education, innovation and strong partners.

Participation in the ESG Committee offers a unique opportunity to fundamentally transform the construction industry through innovative and sustainable approaches. I want to contribute to uniting the best practices of all industries in one network and integrate the findings into our processes at JOHANN BUNTE. This way, we can ensure that we not only meet current standards, but also act as a pioneer for sustainability and efficiency in the construction industry.

The consequences of climate change are already being felt on our doorstep. Now more than ever, organizations need to take their environmental, social and economic responsibilities seriously and work together to pool their expertise. The ESG Transparency Committee takes on precisely this task and aims to have a positive impact on the environment and society.

We are living in a time when we are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of ESG and sustainability issues – finally, since it has been clear for decades where the global community is heading. But the perception of what can be done and what needs to be done is very different whether you work for a company, an investor, in academia or for an NGO. This why we need experts who can use their experience to help bring the different perspectives together in order to find solutions quickly. That’s exactly what I do.


For me, sustainability is essential because it concerns the future of our planet and the well-being of future generations. I see a great responsibility for myself as well as hospitals as major CO2-emitters, to use the resources available to us carefully. By acting sustainably, we can protect the environment, fight climate change and create more social justice.


„Anyone who stops getting better has stopped being good.” (Philipp Rosenthal) This quote is still relevant today. Especially in the rapidly and consistently changing field of ESG reporting of our business landscape.

It is my personal goal to make a positive contribution to overcoming global challenges by advocating for responsible business practices. I am looking forward to contributing my in-depth knowledge from over ten years of professional experience in ESG management to this important initiative.



Sustainability means acting responsibly for our own generation as well as the next. Transparency within the company creates understanding and the basis for good business decisions. Sustainability is the transformation of the business model in the field of tension between profitability, competitiveness, innovation, digitalization and change. I want to help support responsible decision-making processes and strengthen ESG practices.
ESG TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE

Active communication that helps to publicize success stories is a key factor in spreading awareness of sustainability and ESG in business and society. The more we learn about the – sometimes incredible – progress that companies around the world have made, the more we motivate others to take the next step towards a more sustainable future. This is where I contribute.



Reconciling environmental protection, economic growth and social justice is the task of our time to ensure a future worth living. It is with great conviction that I am advocating for sustainable developments in order to bring about positive changes for people and the environment.

Because transparency creates trust: I would like to see responsible reporting on the successes and challenges of their sustainability transformation by organizations and companies.

I am convinced that we must all take responsibility for future generations in order to preserve a world worth living in. This conviction motivates me every day to promote environmental protection, social issues and sustainable corporate governance in the business sector, and to create incentives for sustainable development.

I am an advocate for communication in the ESG segment in order to create transparency, provide information about ESG initiatives and inspire new activities at the same time. In this way, I want to exert a positive influence on social and ecological development and actively contribute to ESG transformation.



I want to advocate for a sustainable future and believe that companies have a great ESG responsibility and should exercise a positive influence. I also want to use the opportunity to develop measures together with committed people to bring about positive change.

ESG is still a very young field that is steadily gaining new insights. For this reason, I am convinced that networking is of tremendous importance in order to stay up to date and keep up with this rapid pace. I am very grateful that there are organizations like EUPD Research that create the possibility of such a network.

I have been involved with CSR reporting standards for more than 10 years and have played a leading role in developing this area within the company. Current regulation at many levels (including CSRD, EU taxonomy, Green Deal) brings new opportunities, but also presents many companies with a number of challenges. I am pleased to be able to use my experience and knowledge on the Committee in this regard.

From my point of view, long-term success and sustainable business is only possible if everyone in the company, in politics as well as with suppliers and customers works together. Communication and transparency about the respective activities and goals are therefore extremely important in order to achieve the integration and joint alignment of local and global efforts. The ESG framework provides a framework that needs to be used and shaped.

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and it’s already happening. Sustainability means a challenge: to make a positive impact now and for the next generations to come. This is a daily mission, motivation, and a truly exciting professional field in today‘s world.






Sustainability requires a holistic approach that goes far beyond environmental aspects. For long-term economic stability, people, strategic orientation and corporate management must all be taken into account. A sustainable and long-term successful company focuses on promoting employee development and well-being as well as transparent and responsible decision-making processes.


Working in sustainability management affords me the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the creation of a livable future by supporting and accompanying organizations and companies in their transformation towards sustainability.

As Vice President for Resources and Governance at the University of Siegen (2019-2024), sustainability management at the University of Siegen was part of my duties. In my field of business administration, human resources management and organization, I have a lot to do with the strategic sustainability design of companies – in research and teaching.


Sustainable management seems to me to be the only sensible management approach. I want to promote the realization – in my own company and in the economy – that sustainability is a chance and can be seen as an opportunity that benefits one’s own company, the economy, society and the environment in the long term.


Sustainability has always been of great importance because it improves the quality of life of our and future generations. Every contribution counts and I want to do my part to ensure a functioning ecosystem and social justice. The key to success lies in awareness, education, innovation and strong partners.

Participation in the ESG Committee offers a unique opportunity to fundamentally transform the construction industry through innovative and sustainable approaches. I want to contribute to uniting the best practices of all industries in one network and integrate the findings into our processes at JOHANN BUNTE. This way, we can ensure that we not only meet current standards, but also act as a pioneer for sustainability and efficiency in the construction industry.

The consequences of climate change are already being felt on our doorstep. Now more than ever, organizations need to take their environmental, social and economic responsibilities seriously and work together to pool their expertise. The ESG Transparency Committee takes on precisely this task and aims to have a positive impact on the environment and society.

We are living in a time when we are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of ESG and sustainability issues – finally, since it has been clear for decades where the global community is heading. But the perception of what can be done and what needs to be done is very different whether you work for a company, an investor, in academia or for an NGO. This why we need experts who can use their experience to help bring the different perspectives together in order to find solutions quickly. That’s exactly what I do.


For me, sustainability is essential because it concerns the future of our planet and the well-being of future generations. I see a great responsibility for myself as well as hospitals as major CO2-emitters, to use the resources available to us carefully. By acting sustainably, we can protect the environment, fight climate change and create more social justice.


„Anyone who stops getting better has stopped being good.” (Philipp Rosenthal) This quote is still relevant today. Especially in the rapidly and consistently changing field of ESG reporting of our business landscape.

It is my personal goal to make a positive contribution to overcoming global challenges by advocating for responsible business practices. I am looking forward to contributing my in-depth knowledge from over ten years of professional experience in ESG management to this important initiative.



Sustainability means acting responsibly for our own generation as well as the next. Transparency within the company creates understanding and the basis for good business decisions. Sustainability is the transformation of the business model in the field of tension between profitability, competitiveness, innovation, digitalization and change. I want to help support responsible decision-making processes and strengthen ESG practices.
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