Stefan Herzer & Kerstin Weidenbach-Koschnike
Acconsis Group
- Auditing, tax consulting, legal advice, management consulting, financial advice
- Advice on ESG reporting
- over 130 employees, Munich
"I think every company could benefit from this solution. We particularly liked the straightforward and fast communication, which always provided support when questions arose. Furthermore, the Green Vision Solutions data collection tool is very clear and well-structured, making it easy to navigate. The analysis provided in the dashboard is also impressive. You can see which adjustments are worth making to further reduce your own greenhouse gas emissions. TÜV certification was also a very important aspect for us, as greenhouse gas accounting is included in the management report and must be verifiable."
Helmut Mennen | CSR & EHS Manager Europe & Middle East
Bray Controls Europe
- Production of valve and drive technology products
- 2,500 employees worldwide
"As an owner-managed company with over 2,500 employees worldwide, we manufacture industrial valves. For 2023, we have efficiently implemented CO₂ accounting for our branches and subsidiaries in Europe for the first time with Green Vision Solutions. The successful collaboration with Green Vision Solutions has enabled us to efficiently manage the recording of a wide variety of manufactured goods. Green Vision Solutions' careful data processing led to precise and reliable results that meet international standards. We are extremely satisfied with the end result and appreciate the professional support!"
Greencells GmbH
- Planning and construction of photovoltaic systems
- approx. 100 employees
“As a player in the field of future-proof green energy, we attach great importance to the responsible recording of our greenhouse gas emissions.
We were particularly impressed by Green Vision Solutions' friendly collaboration and standard-compliant, certified emissions calculations. The software's user interface is user-friendly, and all materials are visually appealing.
We are therefore happy to recommend Green Vision Solutions.”
Dr. Uwe Heinz | Managing Director Technology
bekro chemie GmbH
- Production of paints, varnishes and fragrances
- medium-sized chemical company
"What we particularly liked about Green Vision Solutions was the well-structured program, which made entering the data very easy. What was also very important to us and what we really liked was that the method is certified and complies with the EU's CSRD reporting requirements. We will definitely continue to determine our CCF with Green Vision Solutions next year."
Herbert Gruber | Managing Director
HEAD Sport GmbH
- international sporting goods manufacturer headquartered in Austria
- approx. 600 employees
"We had our corporate carbon footprint and several product carbon footprints created with Green Vision Solutions. Many thanks to our contact, Ms. Steffen, for the friendly and reliable support!"
LÜRA GmbH
- Manufacture of modular bulk material storage systems made of steel
- PCF assessment of a steel partition wall
"We are extremely satisfied with the collaboration with Green Vision Solutions. For our steel partition wall, we have a detailed Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) that transparently presents emissions in the various life cycle phases. The report also provides an overview of emissions savings already achieved and highlights future potential. The results were presented in a clearly structured, transparently broken down, and attractively visualized report.
Both the well-founded product assessment and the pleasant, efficient collaboration during data collection convinced us – which is why we are happy to recommend Green Vision Solutions."
Kathrin Aster | CEO
Standby GmbH
- Full-service provider of warning systems for special vehicles
- Development and production facilities in several European countries
- approx. 50 employees in Germany
"As an innovative and agile company with a clear vision for the future, we are committed to minimizing our ecological footprint. As part of these efforts, we were looking for a competent partner to support us in accurately recording our CO2 emissions.
We found that in Green Vision Solutions. The process of recording our company's carbon footprint was quick and seamless. Thanks to the user-friendly software, data entry was straightforward. Particularly noteworthy is the competent process support, which was always on hand to provide prompt and solution-oriented support.
The professional and efficient collaboration with the Green Vision Solutions team was a pleasure and helped us create the CO2 balance accurately and transparently."
ATG Deutschland GmbH
- Manufacturer of reinforcement elements (steel components for construction)
- 150 employees
"It was important for us to comprehensively record our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) in order to be able to transparently communicate our contribution to climate protection. Green Vision Solutions provided us with expert support in this process.
The user-friendly tool and precise data processing enable us to continuously optimize our greenhouse gas footprint. The fast and solution-oriented communication, which supported us with every question, was particularly helpful. We look forward to further joint projects."
Frauke Windsheimer | Sustainability Management
Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall GmbH
- Municipal energy company
- Over 40 direct and indirect investments in Germany and Europe
- Generation, distribution network operation, trading, sales and services
- Electricity, gas, water, heat, parking, swimming pool operation, broadband
- approx. 730 employees
"In order to gain early experience with the data collection processes for greenhouse gas accounting within the company, we are currently voluntarily compiling the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. The accounting for Scope 1, 2, and partially Scope 3 for 2022 has already been completed. We are continuing to work continuously on recording our emissions for subsequent years.
We value our collaboration with Green Vision Solutions, who, with their experience in greenhouse gas accounting, provide us with advice and support throughout the entire software-based process. Our questions are answered promptly and professionally, we are given access to useful resources, and the exchange is always friendly and appreciative."
Delta Sport Handelskontor GmbH
- Full-service product development of non-food items for European retailers
- approx. 300 employees at the headquarters in Hamburg
"We have been calculating our carbon footprint for several years and decided to switch to Green Vision Solutions for data collection in 2023. We were impressed by the TÜV certification and the attractive presentation of the data. We are also preparing for the CSRD, and it is important to us to receive optimally prepared results. In the Green Vision Solutions dashboard, we can track emissions in detail across all Scopes and Scope 3 categories. We have a very pleasant exchange with our contact person and feel well and competently supported."
Andreas Bauer I Auditor and Partner
GKK Partners
- Auditors & Tax Consultants
“Because it was a good fit on both a professional and personal level, we were very happy to choose to work with Green Vision Solutions.”
Peter Pahle | Managing Director
Studierendenwerk Mannheim
- Service providers for students (catering, housing, student financing, advice)
- €11 million in sales (2020)
- approx. 200 employees
"Working with Green Vision Solutions has shown us how important ecological energy supply is. For example, through the accounting, we realized that purchasing electricity from hydropower only causes a fraction of the emissions of other types of electricity. By classifying the values within the student union sector, we can also determine whether high emissions are also due to above-average consumption. We greatly appreciate the structured process flow and the practical added value. This has led, among other things, to us being the first student union nationwide to achieve climate neutrality in 2020."
Initial situation
✓ Climate protection measures were previously implemented selectively, some of them with little potential, as there was no comparison
✓ Decision-making for further measures is difficult because there is no holistic key performance indicator basis
✓ Reporting support needed to meet stakeholder requirements
✓ Desire for effective climate protection and pioneering role in climate protection in the industry
Solution
✓ Holistic mapping of corporate emissions through now three Corporate Carbon Footprints
✓ Identify the greatest savings potential that can be implemented economically
Result
✓ Positive feedback from the industry on the indicator-based climate protection reporting
✓ Implementation of tangible reductions, as emission hotspots were identified in the CCF: e.g. reduction of electricity emissions to only 23% of the baseline emissions
Eveline Ripp-Müller | Commercial Director
Dokumental GmbH & Co. KG
- Production of writing fluids
- approx. 100 employees
"When calculating the CO₂ footprint for our medium-sized manufacturing company, we particularly appreciated the structured and efficient data collection. The Green Vision Solutions team gave us helpful tips on how to use the software to clearly structure the complex data volume, which is particularly important for us as an SME. The emissions data was then calculated for us using precise factors.
The process was consistently transparent and resource-efficient, without unduly disrupting our operations. Green Vision Solutions is an ideal partner for companies seeking a reliable and straightforward way to measure their corporate carbon footprint."
Eisen+Stahl Service Center GmbH
- Traders of iron and steel products
- 120 employees
"As a retailer, we addressed the topic of corporate carbon footprint early on because climate protection is important to us, because our customers are asking about CO2 metrics, and because we are preparing for the upcoming reporting requirement. The project process with Green Vision Solutions was well structured, and the collaboration with the team was very pleasant. We were able to break down our most important category—our purchased goods—by different materials, processing methods, and countries of origin. We were able to discuss the process with our contact person, who competently supported us with questions and suggestions for the approach. The results have now given us a comprehensive overview of the various focal points of our emissions, which we can document with the report and the certificate."
Sebastian Schaaf | Sustainability Management
Falk GmbH & Co. KG
- Auditing, business and tax consulting
- 400 employees
"We particularly liked the personal contact at Green Vision Solutions, whom we could always contact and who responded quickly. We also appreciated the TÜV-certified calculation method, because it allows us to rely on our results. We want to continue improving our CCF every year and are happy to continue working with Green Vision Solutions. The solution is particularly well-suited for medium-sized companies because it's a cost-effective product and offers good service, resulting in results with minimal effort."
Initial situation
✓ Desire for early preparation for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires CO2 reporting
✓ The process of greenhouse gas accounting should be experienced firsthand in order to be able to provide optimal advice to one's own clients in auditing
Solution
✓ Survey of the corporate carbon footprint
✓ Identify potential improvements in data quality and corresponding processes to obtain increasingly detailed results in the future
Result
✓ Status quo of the corporate carbon footprint was established within a few weeks
✓ Direct identification of hotspots and savings potential for the further climate protection strategy
✓ Gaining experience from the process for advising your own clients
Dennis Reppnack | Partner & Director Corporate Publishing
Purtscher Relations GmbH
- Agency for PR, communication and stakeholder management
- Vienna, Austria
"Addressing your own sustainability is a real challenge at the beginning. With Green Vision Solutions, we have found a flexible and reliable partner to calculate our corporate carbon footprint. The GreenHub from Green Vision Solutions makes collecting relevant data much easier."
Fal-Con Holding GmbH
- Auditing and consulting
- Locations in various European countries
“From the very beginning, the collaboration with Green Vision Solutions was appreciative, friendly and uncomplicated.
As part of the process of creating our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), we were able to successfully balance our locations in Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. We were particularly impressed by the ability to select country-specific data directly into the software, allowing us to perform precise emissions calculations for different countries.
We were impressed by the consistently professional support from Green Vision Solutions, which is why we are happy to recommend them."
Dr. Anja Danz MBA | Deputy Chairwoman of the Board
NOBAMED Paul Danz AG
- Design, development, production and distribution of medical devices and personal protective equipment
- Full-range supplier for the hospital market
"As a non-reporting company, we still wanted to voluntarily conduct a status assessment of our CCF because, as a fourth-generation family business, sustainability is one of our core values. We chose Green Vision Solutions because they have undergone certification with a Notified Body. This means we can rely on valid data calculations. The collaboration was always professional and extremely friendly. We would happily recommend Green Vision Solutions."
Kölner Studierendenwerk AöR
- Service providers for students (catering, housing, student financing, advice)
- €27.5 million in sales (2023)
- approx. 600 employees (2023)
"Effective climate protection begins with an analysis of our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF). This shows not only how many greenhouse gases a company causes, but also in which areas most emissions occur. Our goal is to become climate neutral by 2030. To this end, in 2023 we enlisted the expertise of Green Vision Solutions to calculate our CO2Footprint for 2021 and 2022. The collaboration with Green Vision Solution is characterized by good accessibility, quick response to inquiries and results, and pragmatic recommendations for further reducing emissions and improving data. We will continue to regularly measure our corporate carbon footprint in the future to monitor the effectiveness of our climate protection measures."
Simon Engelhorn | COO
Engelhorn GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Fashion and sports retailers
- €202.3 million in sales (2020)
- 1480 employees
"For us as a fashion and sports retailer and family business with a long history, it was clear that we wanted to position ourselves for the future with an effective strategy in the area of climate protection. In creating the CO2Finding the right partner for our carbon footprint, one that also takes our individual challenges into account, such as the variety of textiles we need to analyze, and provides solutions for them, was no easy task. We found that partner in Green Vision Solutions: With the first corporate carbon footprint, which we could start with right away, we created a sound, comparable basis and identified our emission hotspots. In subsequent years, the methodology will enable us to go into ever greater detail when recording emissions. For example, we can gradually refine the level of detail with concrete data from our supply chain to quantify the impact of our suppliers."
Initial situation
✓ Desire for an effective climate protection strategy to make the company future-proof
✓ Desire to receive direct results from the CCF in a few weeks and to refine the process and data quality with each year
Solution
✓ Detailed recording of emissions in the direct sphere of influence from the first year
✓ For emissions in the supply chain, commodity classes were created in the first year and recorded depending on their financial significance
✓ From subsequent years, the process allows for a more detailed breakdown of goods and the integration of supplier data into the calculation
Result
✓ The status quo of the corporate carbon footprint and two comparison years were established within a few weeks
✓ Direct identification of hotspots and savings potential for the further climate protection strategy
✓ Positive feedback from stakeholders on the key performance indicator-based sustainability report published following the CCF
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