With Nextra Insights, we shed light on current topics, classify complex relationships and provide food for thought for sustainable action – from deep dives to articles about AI applications in the sustainability context. For anyone who wants to keep an eye on future topics at the interface of sustainability and AI.
From efficiency gains to strategic management: Why now is the right time to leverage AI in the ESG sector Why AI Is Becoming Increasingly Indispensable in Sustainability Management The requirements for sustainability and ESG reporting are growing rapidly: companies must ...
The New Status After the Omnibus I Package Europe’s sustainability reporting is facing a fundamental restructuring: On November 13, 2025, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the CSRD reform with 382 votes in favor, 249 against, and 13 ...
How the new EU directive curbs greenwashing The new EU directive “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition” (EmpCo, Directive (EU) 2024/825) sets a decisive framework for credible and verifiable sustainability communication. It responds to the growing number of misleading or ...
In the financial sector, ESG requirements apply both due to legal regulations and due to the expectations of investors and market participants who focus on sustainability and responsible investing. For financial institutions, this means treating environmental, social and governance aspects ...
Circular potential is best identified by systematically analyzing material, product, and value creation processes and viewing them throughout their entire life cycle. The goal is to identify starting points where resources can be saved, cycles can be closed, or new ...
“Climate neutral”, “sustainable”, “environmentally friendly” – statements like these are under increasing regulatory pressure. With the EU EmpCo Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition), new bans on generic sustainability claims, climate neutrality statements, and self-created labels will come into ...
Results of the European Parliament Vote and Potential Implications (as of November 26, 2025) The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) remains a central component of European sustainability and supply chain policy. On November 26, 2025, the European Parliament voted on a ...
Clients require EcoVadis, CDP, or comparable ESG assessments because these tools enable them to systematically evaluate sustainability risks and secure their own regulatory and strategic requirements. The assessments serve, for example, as a standardized basis for decisions regarding supplier approvals, ...
The Circular Economy strengthens companies’ resilience and supply security by reducing dependencies on primary raw materials and making value creation more robust against external disruptions. Through closed loops, extended product lifespans, and alternative sourcing options, companies become less vulnerable to ...
LkSG, CSDDD, EUDR, CSRD/VSME, CBAM… supply chain regulations are becoming more complex. And they affect many companies not only directly, but also indirectly through customer requirements along the value chain. In this webinar, Dr. Martin Granzow (Founder and Managing Director, ...
