DEKRA’s Green Collars: Pioneering Sustainability 
for a Greener Future

We evaluate a company's entire sustainability lifecycle, starting with a status-quo analysis and strategy development. We then implement projects to enhance sustainability ratings and create compliant reports. Additionally, we provide climate protection services, including greenhouse gas calculations and decarbonization strategies.

One notable project involved companies that, driven by new regulatory requirements, started writing sustainability reports for the first time. This often marked their initial deep engagement with sustainability, transforming it into a strategic priority and integrating it into their corporate philosophy and processes.

When companies want to care about more than just making money and start focusing on environmental and social issues, they realize there are many things to manage. For example: Are employees well-trained? Is everyone treated equally? How can we use fewer resources like water and energy? We help companies figure out which issues are most important for them and guide them on how to improve.

We help clients develop sustainable, safe, and efficient workplaces, processes, products, and organizations. Leveraging DEKRA’s global expertise, we support the transition to more sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. Together, we drive meaningful change.

One notable project involved extending the life of tramway rolling stock in Gothenburg. We significantly enhanced the lifespan of critical mechanical components, reducing costs for maintenance and energy while providing a sustainability benefit for the city and its residents.

By continuing to set ambitious sustainability targets internally and supporting more and more customers in improving their sustainability capacities and performance.

As a Senior Consultant at DEKRA's Berlin office, I bridge the gap between DEKRA and policymakers. I ensure that regulatory frameworks align with our sustainability services before delivery, collaborating closely with our Brussels team to influence European and national legislation. Internal networking with DEKRA experts is also crucial for effectively representing our organization and expertise in political forums.

We successfully positioned DEKRA in the Strategy Forum for Standardization, which advises the German government on AI and sustainability standards. Since February 2023, DEKRA experts have been shaping discussions on hydrogen and circular economy, ensuring DEKRA's interests are represented from the start.

We should definitely consider adding services that support a circular economy and directly benefit consumers. For instance, certification services for digital product passports, which will be mandatory across the EU from 2026, offer significant potential. DEKRA is already involved as a partner in the German Battery Passport Consortium, aiding the implementation of these passports in Germany and Europe.