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 […]
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 […]
EUDR: 12-month postponement decided
What the published legal text stipulates In December, the Commission, Parliament, and Council agreed at the EU level on a postponement and some adjustments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The final legal text, which confirms the 12-month postponement as well as several simplifications, was published today, December 23, 2025, in the Official Journal of […]
How AI Is Transforming Sustainability Management
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 collect, analyze, and disclose more and more data. ESG managers often spend a large portion […]
