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Innovation & Transformation

Developing innovative solutions.
Driving change.

We support and empower companies to actively drive sustainable transformations and successfully implement innovative solutions. In doing so, we lay the foundation to harness and unlock the long-term potential of sustainability.

We encourage you to
actively tackle transformations.

Our goal is to give companies the opportunity to grow through sustainability and to overcome challenges with innovative strategies such as circular economy models or new business approaches.

Together, we identify your challenges and opportunities and support you in positioning your company as a pioneer in your industry. Using a range of innovation strategy methods, we analyze your current situation and collaboratively develop future-proof business models — for a sustainable and successful transformation.

Our
service packages

With our consulting services on innovation and transformation, we open up opportunities for companies to evolve beyond sustainability and to strategically align their sustainability goals with a forward-looking innovation strategy.

Innovation & transformation

Circular Economy

A holistic approach to the circular economy gives your company the opportunity to analyze and optimize its use of materials and resources in a targeted manner. This allows you to identify where value is being lost, which raw materials can be reused or recycled, and where there is potential for circular business models.

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Climate strategy & accounting
Innovation & transformation

Decarbonization strategy & transition plan

Do you know your company’s biggest sources of emissions? With a decarbonization strategy, we identify your most important reduction levers, assess the feasibility of measures and develop a clear transition plan. This will make your company fit for the future and meet the requirements of ESRS E1.

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Climate strategy & accounting
Innovation & transformation

ESPR & DPP implementation

Do you manufacture or distribute furniture, mattresses, textiles, tires, steel, iron, or aluminum? We can assist you with ESPR compliance and the implementation of the DPP.

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Communication & brand
Innovation & transformation

Sustainability and change management

Anchor sustainability in your company for the long term – with a clear strategy, the right processes, and suitable tools. We assist you in planning, implementing, and monitoring your measures for a future-proof transformation.

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Focus knowledge
and focus impulses

Climate strategy & accounting
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#Knowledge

Making Your Climate Strategy Visible: Creating Transparency and Building Trust

A well-founded climate strategy provides the foundation – but effective communication is what makes targets, measures and progress visible. How can companies engage employees, build trust with stakeholders and meet the requirements of the EmpCo Directive at the same time?
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Climate strategy & accounting
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Decarbonization: Building a Robust Business Case

Which decarbonization measures make economic sense and which should be prioritized? This article shows how companies can compare investments on a sound basis, factor in CO₂ costs and regulatory developments, and build a robust business case.
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Climate strategy & accounting
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Monetary or activity-based carbon footprint?

Monetary data provides a quick entry point into carbon accounting. But for major emission sources, it quickly reaches its limits. Our article explains when activity data becomes essential – and why the calculation method determines what you can later derive from your carbon footprint.
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Climate strategy & accounting
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#Knowledge

Not Every CO₂e Question Requires the Same Level of Data Detail

While estimates or average values are often sufficient for initial insights, more detailed data is needed for specific decisions and emission reduction measures. Our article uses typical questions to show which level of data detail makes sense in which situations – and where the additional effort required for data collection really pays off.
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Climate strategy & accounting
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CO₂ footprint completed: How companies can derive targets and actions

The CO₂ footprint is complete – but what comes next? The key is not only to document emissions data, but to use it to set clear priorities, define suitable climate targets and derive concrete measures. In this article, we show which steps can help companies turn transparency into a sound basis for decision-making.
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Communication & brand
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Communicating Climate Contributions Credibly and in Line with EmpCo

The EmpCo Directive significantly changes the requirements for climate-related claims. This article explains how climate contributions can be communicated transparently, the role of Contribution Claims, and what companies should consider to ensure credible climate communication going forward
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#Interview

10 Years of “Fokus Zukunft”: 5 Questions for Janina Lang & Lena Scharr

To mark the 10th anniversary of Fokus Zukunft, our directors, Janina Lang and Lena Scharr, discuss how sustainability has evolved, the milestones that have shaped the company, and what will be important in the future.
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Communication & brand
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EmpCo Old Stock: Is There an Official Sell-Through Period?

What happens from 27 September 2026 to goods, packaging and labels that have already been produced and contain sustainability claims? The CPC Common Understanding provides guidance on how authorities should deal with genuine transitional situations and which measures companies should consider now.
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Innovation & transformation
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Digital Product Passport: Creating the Right Conditions for Implementation Now

The Digital Product Passport is becoming a concrete reality – and for companies, preparation starts long before the passport itself. What matters is whether product data, responsibilities and processes are already set up effectively. Find out what is becoming important now and how companies can get started.
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Communication & brand
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What EmpCo and the Swiss Unfair Competition Act (UWG) Mean for Companies

Many companies are no longer directly subject to CSRD reporting requirements due to the Omnibus package. But does that really mean sustainability reporting is losing relevance? This article shows why voluntary reporting creates orientation right now — for customer requests, banks, tenders and better internal decision-making.
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“Growing together, creating sustainable impact. At Fokus Zukunft, we work with trust and authenticity to shape the future — for businesses, people, and nature.”

– Janina Lang & Lena Scharr

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Joint success
for a sustainable future.

Our expertise, your commitment – together
together we make the difference.

Do you already have an internal ESG team advising you on innovation and transformation? Or are you just beginning to explore this topic? Wherever you currently stand — we help you identify potential and position yourself as a leader in your industry.