Putting ESG at the heart of Simon-Kucher
ESG is not just part of what we do – it’s who we are. For four decades, Simon-Kucher has helped clients drive sustainable, profitable growth. As the trusted commercial advisor, we set companies up for long-term success in dynamic market environments.
Our ESG vision builds on this: We want to create a positive impact on our planet, our people, our communities, and our clients.


ESG is a team effort
“In 2024, we took a significant step toward embedding our ESG strategy and targets more deeply into our business processes. The Better Business Council and the ESG Captain network help us involve more colleagues and accelerate progress toward our ESG goals as one team.”
Anne Rupp, Global Head of ESG at Simon-Kucher
Creating a positive impact…
- ESG Management
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
...through our ESG management
Fostering strong stakeholder relationships
We see it as our responsibility to maintain an open dialogue with all our stakeholders. Our commitment to responsible and accountable ESG management involves ensuring we comply with all existing and upcoming ESG regulations and conducting transparent reporting beyond legal requirements.
To maximize Simon-Kucher’s positive impact on the environment and society, we also strive to enable our clients with sustainability-related consulting services.
...on our planet
Taking responsibility for the climate and environment
We are committed to environmental protection, reduction of emissions, and sustainable office management. At the core of this commitment lies our strategic goal to fulfill our climate responsibility and reduce our corporate carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement.
We calculate and track our GHG emissions each year in accordance with the GHG Protocol. Using our 2023 corporate carbon footprint as a baseline, we have established ambitious near-term and long-term reduction targets approved by SBTi.
...for our people
Creating a work environment that supports our people in realizing their full potential
To support our clients with the best experts and knowledge, we constantly strive to attract, develop and retain the best talent. We provide our employees with a safe, respectful, and inspiring workplace to promote their personal growth and wellbeing.
We stand for a fair, ethical, equitable, and open working environment where everyone can feel safe and valued.
...for our communities
Taking responsibility through knowledge sharing, volunteering, and donations
Our aim is to contribute to the communities we operate in and create a positive impact. To achieve this goal, we encourage our employees to engage in corporate citizenship initiatives and support various social, cultural, and environmental projects that drive sustainable change.
Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, we cultivate strong partnerships with our communities to ensure a long-lasting impact.
...through responsible business practices
Assuring compliance, cybersecurity, data protection, and responsible supplier relationships
We operate with fairness, transparency, and integrity in all our interactions with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Our codes of conduct are the foundation for the ethical and responsible business behavior. We ensure data protection and cybersecurity to protect our clients’ property with state-of-the-art security measures and organizational structures. Moreover, we commit ourselves to sustainable procurement processes and responsible supplier management.
12th EcoVadis score
In 2024, we completed our 12th consecutive EcoVadis score.

Science Based Targets
We have established a clear roadmap to net zero and are guided by our emission reduction targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

2nd CDP score
In 2024, we disclosed our environmental data through the CDP for the second time.

Frontrunner in sustainable business travel
We received frontrunner recognition for sustainable business travel by the Travel Smart Campaign for the second year in a row.

How we've helped
through pro bono consulting
Thinking through new fundraising opportunities
We carried out a project with Mind, the UK’s largest mental health charity, to understand and define market size and opportunities for a new fundraising offering.
Fishing for a new revenue model
The Ocean Cleanup is a foundation focused on extracting plastic pollution from rivers and oceans. We helped them to develop a funding model in which corporate partners repurpose the plastic catch in new products.
Fighting poverty to give children a future
Burkina Faso is facing a complex humanitarian crisis, with over two million displaced people. Our team set out to support UNICEF Burkina Faso in diversifying its funding approach and explore new donor segments.
Developing a convincing value proposition for sponsors and partners
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) is the global governing body responsible for organizing and promoting wheelchair basketball, a sport that empowers athletes with physical disabilities to compete at the highest level. With 111 member nations and a presence in international competitions such as the Paralympic Games, the IWBF plays a crucial role in fostering inclusivity and athletic excellence worldwide.
Enabling sustainable business transformation globally

By providing expertise in strategy, pricing, and commercial excellence we’re supporting WWF in building stronger corporate partnerships and advancing innovative solutions for environmental and social impact. This two-year collaboration exemplifies our commitment to unlocking better growth and fostering sustainable business transformation.
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