Real estate portfolio management was once presented as a relatively simple exercise: collect comparable data for every property, place the assets in a matrix and decide whether to invest, hold or sell. That logic remains useful, but it is no longer sufficient. In 2026, a property can generate acceptable rent…
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) provide a comprehensive framework for companies within the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to report on a wide array of sustainability-related topics, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. These standards aim to make sustainability reporting as robust and reliable as…
Supporting the circular economy means minimizing waste and making the most of resources. The ultimate goal is to create a system where products and materials are continually reused, reducing the need to extract new resources and minimizing waste. The ESRS E-5 of the CSRD define the reporting principles for the…
A sustainability business plan should integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into the strategic planning and operations of the business. Here are the key elements a sustainability business plan should include: Remember, sustainability is about the long term, so your plan should be designed with this in mind. It should…
Rising interest rates can create a challenging environment for companies, particularly those that rely heavily on debt financing or consumer spending. However, the exact effects will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific industry, the company’s financial position, and the overall economic environment. Rising interest rates can have…
The term inflation refers to the increase in the prices of goods and services. It is usually caused by the decrease in the purchasing power of a currency. More often than not, when discussing this topic, people think of its effects on consumers. However, the impacts of inflation are usually…
Market changes, social changes and technological progress lead to an ongoing need to adapt your business model. In order to remain competitive, changes are necessary, which have to be considered in strategy and planning and subsequently implemented. Benchmarking is a method to help you to identify performance gaps in comparison…
Over the past decade, the framework conditions in nearly all industries have changed fundamentally. What at first glance looks like a global process of change is much more complex on closer analysis. Both the starting position, the direction and the extent of the necessary transformation processes in the industry are…
