The biggest ESG questions for mid-market businesses

Sustainability is a must. But who’s going to do it?

No budget for a sustainability manager, but an urgent need due to credit ratings, customer enquiries or the requirement to produce a sustainability report?

EcoVadis ratings determine whether contracts are awarded. Banks are suddenly asking SMEs for ESG data. Clients require CO2 footprints. But your company lacks the expertise, and there are no resources available for a permanent role. leadity, the No. 1 ESG software for SMEs, and fjol, the sustainability consultancy with over 15 years’ experience, provide you with the solution: ESG-as-a-Service – software + human expertise. Exactly as you need it.

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What many CEOs are realising right now:

  • ESG requirements are on the rise, but no one on the team has a clear overview
  • Bank ratings and customer enquiries come to nothing – because there is no data
  • In-house teams are overburdened – and ESG is “yet another issue on top of that

The result? Uncertainty, delays and missed opportunities.

Without a clear structure and expert guidance, ESG becomes a risk rather than a competitive advantage. This is precisely where ESG-as-a-Service comes in.

How to meet ESG requirements – without a permanent role, but with full expertise.

Software + People = Clarity rather than chaos.

How to meet ESG requirements – without a permanent role, but with all the necessary expertise.

leadity and fjol offer you a unique combination: the No. 1 ESG software for SMEs meets over 15 years’ consultancy experience. The result? A reliable temporary ESG manager – hands-on, scalable and ready to go.

  • leadity software: Systematic ESG management: Set it up once, stay operational for the long term. All ESG, CO2 and ISO data in one place. Guided processes for ESG reporting for SMEs without overwhelming them. Audit-proof documentation instead of Excel chaos.
  • fjol Consulting: Flexible hourly packages from 3 months at special rates: Hands-on support whenever you need it. No overheads, no long-term contracts. Your interim ESG manager understands your industry and your requirements.
  • Tailored needs analysis: We’ll put together a package that’s just right for you: Together, we’ll analyse your specific ESG requirements and tailor the scope of the software and consultancy services precisely to them. Tailored, scalable, ready to go straight away.

Your interim-ESG manager will take care of exactly what you need.

Typical use cases – how to implement ESG in practice

Three real-world examples of the ESG-as-a-Service solution:

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Climate Strategy & CO2Accounting

The challenge: Science Based Targets. The requirements are complex – and, without expertise, a complete mystery.

The solution: Your ESG Manager supports the creation of well-founded CO2 inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol and robust reduction strategies. In leadity, all data is centrally recorded, automatically calculated and documented in an audit-proof manner.

The result? The carbon footprint becomes audit-ready and bankable, reduction pathways can be derived, and automation delivers a 50 per cent time saving.

Preparing for EcoVadis and bank ratings

The challenge: A good rating is crucial for securing contracts, financial terms and competitiveness. But the preparation is time-consuming and complex – and requires a clear structure and clear lines of responsibility.

The solution: Your ESG manager prepares the relevant supporting documentation, guides you through the process and incorporates insights from the EcoVadis consultancy. leadity provides the central database – audit-proof and accessible at any time.

The result? A quick and structured path to the EcoVadis rating, leaving you better prepared for the next tender and customer enquiry.

EvoVadis and bank ratings as a graphic in the Leadity style
CSRD, VSME and the sustainability report presented as a graphic in the Leadity style

Preparing a sustainability report – CSRD, VSME or voluntary

The challenge: Publishing a sustainability report for the first time? Which standards apply to you? What data do you need? And how can you turn this into a robust document?

The solution: Your ESG manager is familiar with all the requirements – from VS/VSME Reporting to GRI. They assist with data collection, materiality analysis and reporting. leadity guides you through the process – with pre-filled templates, automated calculations and clear validation checks.

The result? A well-researched report requiring less audit effort, thanks to consistent data and transparent processes.


Make the most of the smart synergy between people and machines

Your benefits: ESG management without a permanent role

A dedicated ESG unit would be ideal – but are budget constraints, approvals or priorities currently preventing this?
ESG-as-a-Service is the smart interim solution that empowers you to take action:

No recruitment, no onboarding, no waiting time.

Your ESG interim manager will start work whenever you need them.

Bookable as required.

The leadity software provides a robust foundation for your end-to-end ESG management, combined with fjol consultancy in flexible 3-month packages.

A range of services tailored to your individual needs.

More support in the first three months? Less afterwards? It’s up to you.

No hidden fees, no surprises.

Transparent software costs and clearly defined consultancy hours bring clarity to your budget planning.

Making the most of smart synergies.

The combination of guided processes in Leadity and hands-on consultancy from fjol saves you a huge amount of time – and stress.
Bianca Bakker, Sustainability Officer at the Nietiedt Group
“We were able to secure a major framework contract worth millions because, using leadity, we were able to set up a professional dashboard featuring all the relevant KPIs in a very short space of time.”
Bianca Bakker
Sustainability Officer at the Nietiedt Group
Stefan König from the AUNDE Group, with the logo on leadity’s mechanical engineering landing page
“Customer requirements are becoming increasingly varied every day: Ecovadis, supplier declarations, carbon footprints, etc. The system’s efficient reporting features save us time and resources.”
Stefan König
Chief Quality Officer, AUNDE Group SE
Portrait Mitchell Anderson with Bray Logo
“For our goals and our future, it is important that the software we use runs smoothly – and that is exactly what we have found in leadity.”
Mitch Anderson
Global Head of Quality, Manufacturing and Sustainability, Bray International

Q&As for ESG-as-a-service

Questions and answers about leadity + fjol

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at kontakt@leadity.de

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