AccelerateEU: How the EU Integrates the Energy Crisis and Decarbonization
AccelerateEU combines energy cost reduction with climate goals. Here is what sustainability managers need to know about the EU strategy now.
How transition planning is becoming a new core task in bank management
Transition planning in German banks is no longer a niche topic—it has become a strategic must. A new empirical study by Nextra Consulting, based on interviews with more than 20 banks, shows how far implementation has actually progressed, where the key levers lie, and why a lack of data is becoming a systemic risk. For […]
CBAM: EU climate tariffs 2026
What companies need to consider now regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism The European Commission has set a decisive milestone: the price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — the so-called EU climate tariffs — has been set. For companies with international supply chains, this means a fundamental shift in their import strategy. The […]
What is the significance of transition plans for climate protection?
Transition plans are crucial for translating climate targets into concrete, actionable steps. They make climate protection manageable, credible, and compatible with regulation, financing, and operational decisions for companies. Based on the Corporate Carbon Footprint, the transition plan describes how a company intends to achieve its targeted emission goals. This means that prioritized emission reduction measures […]
Transition Plans in Banks
From Regulatory Pressure to Strategic Advantage The transition to a climate-neutral economy has become a structural guiding principle of the European financial system. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal requires a fundamental economic reorientation that directly affects the financial sector. Accordingly, the demands on banks to make their path […]
At what company size does a sustainability strategy make sense?
A sustainability strategy makes sense regardless of company size. The decisive factor is not the number of employees, but the extent to which a company is affected by sustainability requirements, market and customer expectations, as well as risks and opportunities within its own business model. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also under increasing pressure, for […]
Which companies need a climate strategy?
A climate strategy is relevant for companies of all sizes, provided they cause greenhouse gas emissions, are exposed to climate-related risks, or face increasing expectations from the market, regulations, and stakeholders. What’s decisive is not company size, but the significance of climate aspects for the business model, value creation, and future viability. Companies with high […]
Climate Transformation Plan: From Carbon Footprint to an Actionable Reduction Path
The GHG balance is ready—but how do you turn it into a concrete action plan? In this webinar, Lydia Schmid and Carlotta Meyer-Burgdorff from Nextra Consulting demonstrate how companies develop a complete climate transformation plan, from clear climate targets and prioritized reduction measures to utilizing funding programs according to BMWK guidelines. https://youtu.be/CL4W2rMfXIQ From GHG Accounting […]
What is a climate strategy?
A climate strategy describes how a company systematically reduces and manages its greenhouse gas emissions. It connects robust emissions data with clear targets and an implementation-oriented transformation plan. The first step of a climate strategy is to create transparency about a company’s own emissions. Based on a reliable GHG inventory, emissions from Scope 1, 2, […]
What funding is available for climate protection measures?
For climate protection measures, companies have access to a wide range of funding options aimed at reducing emissions, increasing energy and resource efficiency, and economically implementing transformation projects. These differ less by specific program names than by their function and project phase. Generally, funding can be categorized into grants, subsidized financing, and accompanying support services […]
