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ESG criteria:

Your key to sustainable corporate governance

Today, environmental, social, and corporate strategies serve as key indicators of economic prosperity. Embracing sustainability is no longer a choice; it's imperative. Companies must not only adopt green practices but also integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors seamlessly into their overarching strategy. This dual approach not only allows them to make a meaningful contribution to the planet but also unlocks substantial benefits for their own growth and success.

Shaping a sustainable energy supply and exploiting tax opportunities – ESG compliance with Energy Partners

As the demand for renewable energy continues to surge, integrating attractive Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) into your business early on is crucial. Decarbonization initiatives requires careful attention to tax implications. Financial incentives depend on various factors such as production methods, energy sources, technical configurations, consumption locations, and energy storage. With strategic planning, these elements can be incorporated into viability assessments.

ESG – The fundamentals of sustainability and responsible business
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Initiated by the United Nations in 2006, the international acronym ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance – the three key words that represent the most important goals of our time. Behind them are methods for making our world a better place.

E for Environment

  • CO2-Emissions
  • Power Consumption
  • Recyclable Materials

S for Social

  • Satisfaction
  • Further Training Offers
  • Pay

G for Governance

  • Compliance
  • Diversity
  • Transparency

Pioneering in a green future: Building sustainability into your business strategies

It's time to switch to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to reduce your carbon footprint. This includes investing in renewable energy systems for offices and production facilities, as well as capitalizing on opportunities to sell surplus power back to the grid. Additionally, transitioning to electric vehicles is essential for minimizing emissions.


As a business owner, complying with government regulations to reduce emissions is increasingly important to avoid fines. Sustainability is not just an obligation: it is a strategic competitive advantage. Integrating sustainability into your long-term plans save costs and aligns with the expectations of environmentally conscious customers! Energy Partners is your partner in steering your business towards a sustainable future. Discover our tailored solutions to minimise your carbon footprint and leave a positive environmental impact.

ESG criteria:

measurability, and transformation for your business

Compliance with ESG criteria and ESG laws is becoming increasingly important as companies are now mandated to include them in their reporting framework. 


The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets clear goals for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This pushes companies to adjust their strategies to be more sustainable. Key to this adjustment is ESG criteria or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which are carefully crafted to help companies smoothly incorporate sustainability goals into their operations.

The following criteria provide examples of specific environmental ESG criteria and KPIs:

ESG criteria
  • Reducing the consumption of electrical energy


  • Reducing CO2 emissions (direct und indirect, including business travel)
Evaluation method
  • Evaluation of energy consumption


  • Evaluation of CO2-emissions in all areas, particularly in production, logistics and business travel
ESG KPIs (pro rata)
  • Percentage of reduced Energy consumption compared to the previous year


  • Percentage of reduction in CO2 emissions

Structural support for the ESG transformation in Europe

The European Union is supporting the ESG transformation with initiatives like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Green Deal. The CSRD mandates comprehensive reporting on environmental, social, and governance factors to enhance transparency and comparability. Meanwhile, the EU Green Deal targets a climate-neutral, eco-friendly, and sustainable economy in the EU by 2050.

  • 2023
    • The EU's CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) comes into effect
    • Sustainability reporting requirements are expanded
    • Companies face regulated ESG reporting standards
    • Enhanced transparency through extended reporting criteria
  • 2024
    • Listed companies with over 500 employees mandated to prepare sustainability reports as per CSRD
    • Supply Chain Due Diligence Act applies to companies with 1,000+ employees
    • Affected companies obliged to uphold human rights and environmental due diligence
    • Focus on mitigating or eliminating risks throughout the supply chain
  • 2025
    • Mandatory sustainability reporting for companies with more than 250+ employees
    • Inclusion of companies with a turnover exceeding EUR 40 million and a balance sheet totalling at least EUR 20 million
    • Compliance necessary if two of three specified criteria are met
    • Small, non-complex credit institutions and captive insurance companies exempted
  • 2026
    • CSRD extends to all SMEs oriented towards capital markets
    • Micro-enterprises granted exemption
    • Possibility of delay until 2028
    • Indirect impact on other companies as reporting entities expect CSRD compliance from their suppliers