Carbon Footprints & ESG –
Your External Sustainability Department
...for small and medium-sized businesses in the DACH region (Switzerland, Germany, Austria): flexible as needed and with no long-term commitment. We handle whatever customers, banks, and government agencies require—from carbon footprint assessments to ESG ratings. Every result is transparently documented, including the data source, factors, and methodology.
You remain independent—and you’ll come back because you want to, not because you have to.
ISO 9001-certified, founded in 2013, serving over 350 SMEs, hands-on, no consultant jargon.
Do you have any of these items on the table?
If you can answer “yes” to one (or more) of these questions, you've come to the right place.
- A major client is requesting ESG data or a carbon footprint assessment.
- Your bank, investors, or insurance companies are asking for sustainability metrics.
- You need to comply with new regulations (such as CBAM, PPWR, or EUDR).
- You want to address ESG issues but need a partner who can provide you with guidance and support.
- You want to specifically improve a rating (EcoVadis, CDP).
The path to compliance and long-term competitiveness
- Internal effort: We minimize the time you spend on these tasks through streamlined processes. Our experienced team not only provides advice but also rolls up its sleeves and gets to work.
- Project duration: We typically achieve measurable and final results within 4 to 12 weeks.
- Documents ready for Review: Whether it's a CO2 report, a sustainability report, or documents for ESG ratings.
- Methodological reliability: All results are based on international standards (GHG Protocol, ISO, etc.).
- A clear roadmap: You know exactly which steps make sense next—and which don't.
During an initial consultation with Jaqueline Hoppe or Pascal Freudenreich, you’ll learn what’s truly relevant for your business, what can be left out, and what to do next. Is it urgent? Call us directly at +41 44 377 80 80, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We’ll immediately assess what can be done and by when.
Why We're Different from Others
- We are not the provider with the most ESG offerings
- Not the most attractive platform
- Not the greatest climate change consultant
- We don't automate everything with AI
- What is truly important to you
- What can you leave out
- Where do costs arise
- Where can you secure a contract
- Which risks should you take seriously
- So what should you do next
After all, a carbon footprint or an ESG rating is not an end in itself for us. It is meant to help you make better business decisions. It is precisely this decision-making insight that is rare. And that is exactly where we see our value:
Less consultant jargon. Less unnecessary effort. More clarity. More business value.
I need...
flexible support
Are you looking for a sparring partner, or do you need flexible support in the areas of climate and sustainability? Our consulting packages offer exactly that. Book the number of hours you require and we’ll provide support wherever you need it.
Our ESG Quick Start Playbook for SMEs provides an introduction to the topic.
Our customers are the heart of our company
Our client base includes companies from all industries, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany; nonprofit organizations; the public sector; service providers and the manufacturing sector; the events industry; and private individuals. We are committed to helping you calculate, understand, and reduce your environmental footprint and achieve your sustainability goals.
“carbon-connect provided us with expert and focused guidance as we further developed our sustainability management system. Thanks to their structured approach, in-depth understanding of EcoVadis requirements, and practical support, we were able to make significant progress in just four months and immediately achieve an EcoVadis Silver rating. The collaboration was professional, efficient, and always conducted on an equal footing.”
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