MatchZINE Blog – everything about ESG and CSR service providers

In this ESG and CSR magazine, we share with you the most important topics that are coming your way when it comes to sustainability. Use our know-how from over 60 matchings for SMEs for yourselves—especially when selecting external providers you should rely on for some upcoming to-dos.

Why a blog for ESG?

The starting point:
CSR and ESG are currently among the most important topics for companies. Pressure is coming from two sides: on the one hand from legal regulations such as reporting obligations (CSRD) and the . On the other hand from customers who increasingly want to know more about your sustainability initiatives.

The challenges:
External CSR and ESG consulting and software providers can help. The market has grown so quickly in recent months that there are already over 60 providers in Europe—and the trend is rising. For your search for a solution, this means a lack of comparability and weeks of research effort.

The solution:
Through over 60 matchings for SMEs, we have not only built what is probably the best market overview of external providers, but also understood which paths and structures are necessary to get started with the various topics. We would like to share these experiences.

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René Kühn CEO, Matchilla

The CSR and ESG industry is dynamic and growing rapidly. Thanks to our months-long research and regular market screenings, you will always be presented with the truly relevant providers.

CSR and ESG blog special: Finding the right software and using it efficiently

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EUDR Software – The right tools for your EUDR Reporting

Companies are facing major challenges due to a new EU regulation: The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires comprehensive proof of the sustainability of supply chains. We explain how specialized EUDR software supports you and which tool providers are suitable for you.

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VSME software: How to choose the right reporting tools

Do you want to structure your reporting with the Voluntary Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME)? We’ll give you an overview of which VSME tools can help you successfully manage the reporting process and support you in finding the VSME software providers that best match your requirements!

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PCF Software: How to Find the Right Tool for the Product Carbon Footprint

The new EU Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) requires many companies to disclose their Product Carbon Footprint. One of the biggest obstacles when calculating greenhouse gas emissions: information gaps in the production or supply chain. An almost unavoidable solution to this is PCF software. We explain how to find the tool that best fits your product landscape!

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Dimitri Herber Global Media & Digital Lead, Bahlsen Group


To select the right agency and software solution, Matchilla offered us the perfect support – from outlining the challenges and the initial suggestions through to the final decision. We were particularly impressed by how quickly they understood our specific situation!

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Lennard Schulze Head of Marketing, Schenker Deutschland AG


What convinced me about Matchilla were the short, clear lines of communication: our specific needs are understood immediately, analyzed perfectly, and matched with the right partner in a very short time. Matchilla’s platform works quickly, easily, and at the same time precisely, offering direct added value when choosing a partner.

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Silke Reuter Leitung Marketing, Haus Rabenhorst


Finally, a platform that focuses on marketers’ needs. Providers aren’t presented with the same features and facts for everyone; instead, the focus is on my needs: Which partner fits our goals? This takes the basis for decision-making to a whole new level.

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Andreas Neef CMO, reuter.de


We were very impressed by the wide selection of partners – and by how they were selected for our Matchboard to fit our specific requirements. The matching process methodology as well as Matchilla’s quick response to a requested adjustment led us to an excellent result.

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Christian Batz VP Digital, igus AG


I think Matchilla’s approach is brilliant: I no longer have to painstakingly research new partners and software providers and fight my way through countless comparison portals; instead, the right providers come to me, so to speak – with just a few minutes of effort. In the future, this will save us a lot of resources.

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Sascha Grosskopf Marketing Director, Timocom


Selecting software can be this easy! A fast and suitable compilation of specific offers, the personal service after the match request, competent support from needs analysis and provider selection through to the RFP. Evaluating the right tools is comfortable with Matchilla.

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Alexander Barion Head of Marketing CE, Fidelity International


With Matchilla, we can easily open ourselves up to impulses from new service providers that were previously outside our radar. Our search criteria are matched against a database, but the final suggestions are in the hands of the creative Matchilla team. The result: high quality and strong service!

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Ansgar Kaschel Prokurist, EUROPA Versicherung


Matchilla is our first port of call when we’re looking for service providers. The suggested matches to our requests are all relevant – both in terms of the range of services and the specified budget. Particularly valuable for us: we can find tools, agencies, and service providers all on one platform.

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Thomas Bartel CEO, SnowTrex


The platform makes our sourcing significantly more efficient. The time-consuming market research is no longer necessary, and we receive all the information we need right away to make a well-founded decision. The contact with other decision-makers who are already customers of our preferred tool provider was real added value!

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Simon Hoecker Head of Marketing & Brand, Gerry Weber


Efficient, professional, and concrete. I’m delighted with the high level of service and the well-founded details on every potential agency partner in our Matchboard. This meant that a decision for the ideal partner was found in the shortest possible time. Many thanks and compliments for this service – unique on the market!

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Heiko Stötzel Global Head Group Social Responsibility, SSI Schäfer


The search for a suitable software application is simple and super fast with Matchilla. Got in touch, specifications were defined, and after just a few days the results were there. This way we also got information about software we hadn’t heard of before. Real added value. Thanks, Matchilla.

CSR and ESG blog: Content for getting started with sustainability

Sustainability management: which software do you use for ESG & co.?

ESG, CSRD, PCF, supply chain, HSE, and much more – the right sustainability software covers a wide range of topics and functions. If you want to implement a suitable sustainability tool in your company but are unsure which software is the right choice now and in the future, you’ve come to the right place!

Sustainability and Software – Your Basic Know-how for Green Marketing and MarTech

From recycling programs to the use of eco-friendly materials in office buildings, sustainability is becoming increasingly important—even for companies. This is where the concept of green marketing comes into play. And what software solutions are available for sustainability?

Match requests on the topic of sustainability

When you submit the Match Assistant on this website, we will create a match request for you, which we will send anonymously to the relevant CSR and ESG software providers from our database – and that’s when the matching on the platform begins. Here you can find a selection of already successful match requests:

Your sparring partner when it comes to ESG 

Is this your first time here? Do you still have questions about the matching? Our team of experts will personally support you in every phase of the selection process. Contact me and we’ll go through your needs together.

Over 60 CSR and ESG service providers in the Matchilla database

The Matchilla team regularly screens the software and consulting market for all areas of CSR and ESG: From reporting tools and decarbonization software to comprehensive ESG platforms, we gather the various providers in our database and enrich them with market insights and input from reference customers.

Currently, our database includes over 60 CSR and ESG software providers from Europe. All vetted, categorized, and prepared for you. You only want to work with service providers from Germany (or German-speaking providers)? No problem! You already have certain areas (e.g. supplier monitoring) covered by other service providers? We take that into account!

The market for sustainability software is still relatively young and has a lot of potential – no wonder. Accordingly, it is growing from quarter to quarter. If you wanted to screen all of this yourself and always stay up to date, you would have to invest several weeks. And that’s exactly why Matchilla exists. We filter out the right CSR and ESG software for you and suggest it to you as a shortlist in your personal matchboard. Simple and absolutely tailored to you.

What happens when you fill out and submit the Match Assistant

When you fill out and submit the Match Assistant on this website, you create a match request. We compare this match request with our database. First automatically, then a “human” Matchilla matchmaker reviews the results and invites the three or four relevant providers to submit an offer. Important: Your match request is sent anonymized to your potential new partners (in the section above “Match requests for CSR and ESG at Matchilla” you can see examples). You won’t end up in any sales or marketing funnel.

Why the matchboard is tailored specifically to you

Once the offers are in, we create a matchboard for you where you have all key information at a glance. A shortlist just for you. Two things ensure that the information in the matchboard is individual and fits your requested specifications exactly:

Matchilla - Matching-Plattform und Marktplatz The Matchilla team ensures that providers refer as precisely as possible to your request.

Matchilla - Matching-Plattform und Marktplatz The Matchilla insights are researched for you and can’t be found anywhere else.

Now you can take your time to look at and compare the CSR and ESG providers. Ask us follow-up questions or get in touch directly with your preferred partner. You won’t find a more uncomplicated and targeted way to your new CSR and ESG partner!

How much does matching on Matchilla cost?

Throughout the entire matching process, you have absolutely no risk: First, we send your match request to the software providers only in anonymized form. Only if you want to get in touch with one of our suggestions will the partner find out who submitted the request.

Second, you incur no costs: matching is free for seekers like you. If a match is successful, we receive a referral fee from the provider. Third, you enter into no obligations: awarding the contract is up to you; there is no subscription or membership with Matchilla.

Match with providers that fit your requirements exactly

Yes, effective management of CSR and ESG initiatives is definitely one of the keys to success in modern companies. Given the many options, specialized areas, channels, and formats, external service providers—whether consulting agencies or software providers—are almost essential to optimize your processes. But how do you find the service providers that ensure your CSR and ESG goals are achieved optimally?

Through numerous projects/matchings and meticulous research into European service providers for CSR and ESG initiatives, Matchilla’s expertise helps you filter out the providers that are truly relevant for you. Whether you are looking for an agency, software, or consulting—or a complete service-provider stack. Take just five minutes and the matching will start. So: finally match instead of searching laboriously. Yes, it’s that easy!

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René Kühn CEO, Matchilla

The CSR and ESG industry is dynamic and growing strongly. Thanks to our months-long research and regular market screenings, you will always be presented with the truly relevant providers.

Match me if you can!

Matchilla revolutionizes the selection of new service providers with an efficient combination of data, algorithms and personal expertise. Try out Matchilla for free and without obligation and let matching on our platform become one of your favorite activities.