{"id":5544,"date":"2025-03-03T14:58:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/uncategorized\/is-esg-still-necessary-why-esg-managers-shouldnt-worry\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:24:56","slug":"is-esg-still-necessary-why-esg-managers-shouldnt-worry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/en\/blog-en\/is-esg-still-necessary-why-esg-managers-shouldnt-worry\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ESG still necessary? Why ESG managers shouldn&#8217;t worry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5544\" class=\"elementor elementor-5544 elementor-5516\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450cc8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"450cc8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a5ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18a5ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The fear is real - but is it justified?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a51cb39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a51cb39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why ESG managers are now under pressure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77861a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77861a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since the introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/csrd\/\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)<\/a>, many companies have panicked to hire ESG managers to meet regulatory requirements. With <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/sustainability-reporting\/csrd-omnibus-what-the-eu-proposal-means-for-companies\/\">the announcement of the omnibus package<\/a>, which relaxes many of these reporting requirements, ESG experts are now facing an uncertain future. Suddenly, companies are asking themselves: do we even need ESG managers anymore?  <\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5528 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ESG Manager  \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/csr-tools.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-presenting-their-job-resignation-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>The bitter truth: Some ESG managers have already received signals that their positions are being questioned, including some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/CSRD\/comments\/1izj508\/i_am_a_esg_controller_and_now_im_worried_about_my\/?rdt=45295\">members of the CSRD reddit community.<\/a> Others are uncertain whether their work will continue to be valued. But does this really mean the end of ESG? Or is this rather an opportunity to strategically reposition the field?  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be6291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be6291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The sudden change in regulation has led many companies to think that ESG is a &#8220;luxury problem&#8221;. If there are no strict reporting requirements, there seems to be less immediate need to continue funding ESG teams. But this is a short-sighted view. Sustainability is not just a regulatory trend, it is a key competitive advantage.   <\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Investors and customers continue to demand ESG transparency.<\/strong>  Sustainability criteria have long been integrated into investment strategies and purchasing decisions.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Global regulations remain in place.<\/strong>  Even though some requirements have been relaxed, further directives are already in preparation (e.g. Green Claims Directive, Product Carbon Footprint, supply chain due diligence obligations).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sustainability as risk management.<\/strong>  Companies that neglect ESG run the risk of losing competitiveness in the long term.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The key question is therefore not whether ESG will become obsolete, but how ESG managers can reposition themselves in order to convince companies of its strategic importance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d531383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d531383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1 ESG remains relevant - companies that act now win!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae012f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae012f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.1 ESG is more than just regulation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580a364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"580a364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Many companies have implemented ESG not only because of legal requirements, but because it brings real business added value. Sustainability reduces risks, strengthens reputation and creates trust among customers and investors. <\/p><p>While regulatory obligations have been relaxed with the omnibus package, ESG remains essential for companies to remain competitive in the long term. ESG is not just a bureaucratic hurdle &#8211; it is a strategic necessity. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7363530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7363530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.2 Now is the perfect time for strategic development<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c758e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c758e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The reduced pressure of short-term reporting obligations creates the opportunity to establish ESG structures in a more sustainable and strategic way. Instead of focusing solely on compliance, companies can now develop long-term ESG strategies that have a real impact.   <span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">For example, a<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">sustainability strategy based on the findings of a <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/materiality-analysis\/\">double materiality assessment<\/a> makes it possible to systematically consider both the company&#8217;s internal risks and opportunities as well as the external impact on the environment and society. This holistic approach enables strategic decisions to be made on a sound basis by prioritizing and addressing relevant issues in a targeted manner &#8211; leading to sustainable value creation and a positive impact on all stakeholders in the long term.  <\/span><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/sustainability-reporting\/vsme-update-simplified-sustainability-reporting-for-smes\/\">Voluntary sustainability reports in accordance with VSME<\/a> also increase transparency, enhance comparability and strengthen stakeholder confidence. They also provide a structured basis for improving sustainability performance in a targeted manner and achieving long-term competitive advantages. <\/p><p>For ESG managers, this means that now is the right time to position themselves as strategic drivers of innovation and transformation. Sustainability initiatives that go beyond mandatory reporting are more in demand than ever. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a8ec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00a8ec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.3 The next wave of ESG regulation is sure to come<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a76be4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a76be4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Even if some reporting obligations have been temporarily reduced, this does not mean the end of ESG regulations. On the contrary: new ESG requirements are already on the way and will present companies with new challenges: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/green-claims-checklist-for-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">Green Claims Directive<\/a>:<\/strong> Stricter regulations against greenwashing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Product Carbon Footprint (PCF):<\/strong> CO\u2082 balances for products become mandatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ecodesign Regulation:<\/strong> Environmentally friendly design of &#8220;energy-related products&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li><li><p>and much more.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies that neglect ESG now risk having to take hasty action later. Forward-looking companies, on the other hand, use the time to expand their ESG strategies in a structured manner and prepare for future challenges. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0645723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0645723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.4 ESG manager: from reporter to implementer\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038a183 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"038a183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Until now, the ESG role has often been dominated by mandatory reporting &#8211; collecting data, analyzing it and converting it into reports. But ESG must be more than just a mandatory task. <\/p><p>The task now is to actually implement sustainable measures:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Making supply chains more sustainable<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Develop and realize climate neutrality targets<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Integrating the circular economy into companies<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Implement measurable CO\u2082 reduction measures<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Companies need ESG managers who not only focus on compliance, but are actively involved in sustainable transformation. Those who position themselves as strategic drivers now will be indispensable in the future. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f07e1ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f07e1ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2 The economic perspective: Why ESG makes sense in the long term<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c6b5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46c6b5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.1 Sustainability as a competitive advantage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82408e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82408e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Sustainability is no longer a &#8220;nice-to-have&#8221;, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/csrd-implementation-in-germany-orientation-in-uncertain-times\/\">tangible competitive advantage<\/a>. Companies that take ESG seriously benefit from: <\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Better brand reputation<\/strong>: Consumers prefer sustainable products and services.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Lower costs through more efficient use of resources<\/strong>: Sustainable processes help to reduce energy and material costs.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Increased investor confidence<\/strong>: investors are increasingly focusing on sustainable companies with clear ESG strategies.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59e020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c59e020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.2 ESG and financial performance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b8620 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44b8620\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Studies show that companies that operate sustainably are more successful in the long term. Companies that <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/developing-a-sustainability-strategy-the-practical-guide\/\">develop a strong sustainability strategy<\/a> have: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lower financial risks<\/strong> through forward-looking environmental and social management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>better access to capital<\/strong> through sustainable investment programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>greater resilience in times of crisis<\/strong>, as they are better prepared for regulatory and social changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15af5b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15af5b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.3 Employer branding &amp; skills shortage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae3649 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ae3649\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">ESG is not only important to customers and investors &#8211; sustainability is also a decisive factor for employees. Young talent in particular prefers employers who take ESG seriously and actively implement it. Companies that position themselves as sustainable employers at an early stage find it easier to attract and retain skilled workers in the long term.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7acf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef7acf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. what to do if your company scales back ESG?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27a9639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27a9639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.1 Your know-how is versatile<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0428dff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0428dff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If your company reduces ESG, this does not mean the end of your career. <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/csrd-jobs-which-7-skills-are-in-demand-now\/\">ESG managers have valuable skills<\/a> that are in demand in many other areas of the company:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Project management<\/strong>: The ability to plan and implement sustainability projects is also useful in other areas.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Strategy development<\/strong>: ESG managers are used to drawing up long-term plans &#8211; a sought-after skill in many industries.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Communication &amp; change management<\/strong>: Sustainability requires persuasion, a skill that can also be applied to other strategic issues.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These skills open up new career paths in related areas such as the circular economy, decarbonization or sustainable supply chains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665e767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665e767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.2 Discovering sustainability-related career paths<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acb4794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acb4794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">If ESG is no longer a priority in your company, there are numerous alternative career paths:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Circular economy &amp; recycling:<\/strong> Conserving resources and innovative recycling processes are key issues for the future.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Decarbonization &amp; energy efficiency:<\/strong> Companies are looking for specialists to help them reduce their carbon footprint.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sustainable procurement &amp; supply chain management:<\/strong> Transparency and sustainability in global supply chains are a growing focus.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfed322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfed322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.3 Further training as a career booster<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc96459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc96459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/csrd-trainings-the-10-best-trainings-for-you\/\">traditional CSRD training<\/a>, specializing in new ESG topics can significantly improve your career opportunities. Key growth areas are: <\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Green claims &amp; anti-greenwashing strategies:<\/strong> Stricter regulations are making experts in sustainable communication and compliance increasingly in demand.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Climate risk management:<\/strong> Companies need to better understand and minimize the risks posed by climate change.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Carbon footprint accounting (PCF):<\/strong> Companies need reliable experts to accurately calculate their carbon footprint and develop reduction strategies.<\/p><\/li><li><p>About our <a href=\"https:\/\/csrd.substack.com\/\"><strong>CSRD Compass&#8221; newsletter<\/strong><\/a> always stay up to date. <a href=\"https:\/\/csr-tools.com\/en\/blog-en\/the-7-best-sustainability-and-csrd-podcasts-in-2025\/\">Sustainability podcasts<\/a> also help to keep you up to date with the latest topics and news. <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7f287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a7f287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.4 Networking &amp; increasing visibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4807815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4807815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visibility and a strong network are crucial for recognizing new opportunities:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Active participation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7283091391549734912\">specialist conferences and ESG events<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Use LinkedIn to position yourself as an ESG expert.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Writing guest articles in specialist magazines to share knowledge.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>With these strategies, you can advance your career even if your current company cuts back on ESG.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-179067c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"179067c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4th Global ESG Outlook: International developments &amp; trends<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-292597f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"292597f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4.1 How is ESG developing worldwide?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45703a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45703a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">While Europe is considered a pioneer with the CSRD and other ESG requirements, the topic is also developing dynamically in other regions. Although there are fewer mandatory regulations in the USA, investors and companies are increasingly focusing on voluntary ESG standards. In Asia, many countries are pursuing ambitious sustainability strategies, particularly with regard to climate neutrality and the circular economy.  <\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>USA:<\/strong> Large investors such as BlackRock are increasingly focusing on ESG criteria, while states are pursuing different ESG approaches.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>China &amp; Asia:<\/strong> China is planning extensive CO\u2082 reduction measures, while Singapore is setting up a sustainability center for companies.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Latin America &amp; Africa:<\/strong> Awareness of ESG is increasing here, often in connection with social issues such as fair working conditions and biodiversity protection.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c11346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c11346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4.2 New ESG opportunities in international markets<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8f966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8f966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The international market can offer exciting opportunities for ESG managers. Companies with global supply chains need expertise to adapt to different ESG requirements in different regions. Specializations in international standards, reporting and sustainable supply chain management can open up valuable career opportunities.  <\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Sustainable financing:<\/strong> International banks and investors are increasingly focusing on ESG criteria when granting loans.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Regulatory adjustments:<\/strong> ESG experts who are familiar with global guidelines are particularly in demand.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sustainability consulting:<\/strong> Many companies seek external consultants to adapt their ESG strategies to international standards.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These developments make it clear that ESG is not just a European issue. Anyone who networks and trains internationally has excellent future prospects in the sustainability sector. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f92a046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f92a046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Conclusion: ESG is not dead - it is evolving!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e1b21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e1b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The current uncertainties surrounding the omnibus package and relaxed ESG requirements have led to a short-term rethink at many companies. But the core message remains: ESG is not redundant &#8211; it&#8217;s just changing. Companies that see ESG as a strategic tool will benefit from it in the long term.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f630b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51f630b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.1 ESG remains a business necessity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641a3f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641a3f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Regulations may change, but the social and economic environment continues to demand sustainable business practices. Investors, customers and professionals are increasingly paying attention to ESG criteria. Those who remain active in this area will secure long-term advantages.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8484888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8484888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.2 ESG managers must position themselves strategically<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6557c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6557c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The role of ESG managers is changing. Instead of just producing reports, strategic thinking and operational implementation are required. The future belongs to those who can not only advise companies, but also implement concrete sustainability measures.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0e4fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0e4fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.3 Flexibility and further development are the key<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d25e1c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d25e1c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For ESG experts, this means that further training, adaptability and a strong network are crucial. Topics such as climate risk management, green claims and carbon accounting offer new career opportunities in the sustainability sector. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893aaf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"893aaf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.4 Sustainability remains a long-term megatrend<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797a684 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"797a684\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Regardless of short-term regulatory changes, ESG will remain a decisive factor in the long term. 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