Corporate Social Responsibility

Our social, environmental and economical commitment

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At cbs, we want to make a positive contribution, achieve impact and bring about long-term change for people and the environment. As consultants to global market leaders, we are aware of our social, environmental and economic responsibility. We are therefore committed to acting in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This responsibility extends to our entire company and our employees.

We optimize our ecological footprint and live a corporate culture that focuses on diversity and inclusion. At cbs, we recognize potential, promote personal development and offer a safe working environment in which everyone can flourish.

We want to make an impact. In our sustainability strategy, we set out how we want to achieve this goal. We are continuously improving, taking action to live up to our responsibility as a company.

Holger Scheel, Managing Director

Environmental

cbs is committed to environmental and climate protection and has been climate-neutral since 2023. As a company, we set ourselves measurable goals and take measures to optimize our carbon footprint.

Our employees use the framework that our activities as a consulting firm provide us with in an environmentally conscious and resource-conserving manner. The Power of Orange – The Power of Us: It is all about acting together and creating impact.

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Trees to Breathe – Mission

Trees are essential for the climate. That's why our "Trees to breathe" tree planting project in Meschede has now entered its second round. After 5,100 trees in 2022, we planned to plant 10,000 trees this year with #mission10000. With a highly motivated team and foresters, we reached our goal in the evening. In the end, there were 10,030 trees, mainly Douglas firs, coastal firs, larches and red oaks.

Energy-efficient cbs buildings

Our headquarters in Heidelberg were planned with maximum energy efficiency in mind. We achieve this through optimal thermal insulation and photovoltaic systems, among other things. We also consciously choose sustainably designed buildings that are as energy-efficient as possible for the offices of our branches.

The wildlife park beekeepers

Bees are essential for our agriculture, pollinating 80% of crops. cbs supports the preservation of the honey bee through the beekeeping association “The Wildlife Park Beekeepers" by guaranteeing an annual purchase of 300 kg of honey, which ensures planning security for members.

e-mobility

We promote electromobility through charging stations at the workplace and use company-owned electric vehicles. Critically reviewing air travel also makes a significant contribution to reducing our overall emissions. A conscious approach to mobility options is therefore a further step for us towards environmentally friendly corporate practices.

cbs is officially a climate-neutral company

A climate-neutral company means that we have recorded our greenhouse gas emissions, are continuously reducing them and have offset the remaining emissions through climate protection projects. This has enabled us ClimatePartner now officially awarded a certificate and the “climate-neutral company” label
confirmed. With the projects we support, we also promote the achievement of global sustainability goals, such as combating poverty and improving living conditions in emerging and developing countries. As a company, we are proud to set a good example on the topic of climate protection. Ultimately, it all comes down to the individual behavior of each and every one of us.

Annual process cycle & focused reduction measures:

Record/Report

Since 2020, we have been regularly calculating our environmental performance through a certified third-party provider in accordance with the GHG Protocol.

We continuously measure our progress and can inform our stakeholders about our CO₂ value in 2023 (2,349.39 tonnes of CO₂):

Scope 1: 40.3%
Scope 2: 5.4%
Scope 3: 54.3%

Improve

Our goal is to reduce our environmental footprint as much as possible so that only unavoidable emissions remain.

Compared to the base year 2019, we are aiming for the following reduction targets by 2024:

Scope 1: 5%
Scope 2: 10%
Scope 3: 20%

To achieve these goals, we regularly raise awareness among our employees, because only together can we succeed.

Compensate

We offset the remaining emissions by promoting quality-assured climate protection projects that contribute to our SDG goals.

We disclose our emissions and offsets in a transparent and reliable manner and are constantly working to become more sustainable. Since 2023, we have been climate-conscious through offsetting.

Since 2023 we’ve successfully conducted three activities in Singapore and Malaysia, including a Donation Drive, Soup Kitchen, and collaborative Laptop Donation with the German Embassy. We continue to strive to make a positive contribution to society and look forward to further meaningful initiatives in the future.

Uthra Balachandar, APAC CSR-Team

Governance

As a responsible company, we are convinced that our commitment to collaboration and sustainable partnerships, combined with the Power of Orange, plays a pioneering role in realizing our environmental and social goals. Our vision of a sustainable future is shaped by our strong drive for change and growth.

At cbs, our focus is not just on quantitative growth, but above all on quality. Our aim is to achieve continuous economic growth without losing sight of our responsibility to society, the environment and our employees. Appreciative corporate management, proximity to our partners and a positive error culture are key elements that guide our actions.

Communication formats

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Global & Regional Town-Halls

Regular updates on strategy, status and global issues 10 times a year.

All-Hands Meetings

Four times a year for all internal staff – status, priorities and important company news.

OKR Review Sessions

Quarterly coordination meetings on target achievement and alignment.

Feedback & Leadership Exchange

360° feedback three times a year plus monthly Corporate Leadership Exchange.

Transparent communication and continuous exchange

At cbs, the focus is not only on quantitative growth, but above all on qualitative growth. Our goal is to achieve continuous economic growth without losing sight of our responsibility to society, the environment and our employees.

Appreciative corporate management and a positive error culture are central elements that guide our actions. Continuous exchange on an equal footing is essential for a healthy culture of dialogue. cbs relies on transparent communication and regular exchange at all levels.

Why we are committed to ESG

Sustainability begins with personal conviction. Our colleagues share their why: what ESG means to them and why they are committed to it every day.

Wirkung entfalten heißt: bewirken, mitwirken und einwirken — um Veränderung zu gestalten und Verantwortung für eine enkelfähige, vielfältige Gesellschaft zu übernehmen.

Birgit GrafCSR Team Member

For me, ESG is about connection: making choices that respect logic and life. I’m committed because work and responsibility should reflect empathy, clarity, and integrity — turning awareness into meaningful action.

Jelita WeeCSR Team Member

I care about people feeling safe and comfortable at work. Through ESG, I contribute as a Facility Manager in a sustainable, responsible way — always with people, impact, and the future in mind.

Robin RieglerCSR Team Member

Partnerships & cooperations

We are committed to acting responsibly and work with partners and in collaborations to support sustainable initiatives and projects.

Silver Sustainability Award from EcoVadis

EcoVadis is the world's leading provider of sustainability ratings for companies. With a global network of more than 130,000 rated companies, EcoVadis sets standards in the field of corporate sustainability. In July 2024, our sustainability management was rated 66 out of a possible 100 points. This means that cbs has above-average sustainability management and is above the industry average of 54 points. Thanks to our efforts and continuous improvements, we were able to place ourselves in the upper segment of the rating and are now among the top 15% of all rated companies.

Weitere Partner

Reporting

We report on what we do. To this end, we voluntarily produce a sustainability report, report on our progress with the United Nations Global Compact and take part in ratings from well-known sustainability service providers such as Ecovadis, IntegrityNext and Supplier Assurance.

Consulting services & sustainability portfolio

We achieve the greatest sustainable impact with our customers. With our future-proof cbs.zero consulting service, we support them in creating sustainable solutions.

CSR-Team

Only together can we achieve great things, make a difference and do good. A core team has formed from our CSR community at cbs which, in addition to their actual duties, has taken on the topic of sustainability at cbs, as well as the needs and ideas of our employees, and wants to make an impact.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at: csr@cbs-consulting.de

Holger Scheel

Birgit Graf

Jelita Wee

Nina Grimmer

Selina Pflug

Jette Hinrichsen

Birte Rohowski

Ann-Kathrin Dankworth

Robin Riegler

Denis Bronshtein

Caroline Neuber

Cathrin Boch

Katja Tilmann