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# Johannes Fiegenbaum
Johannes is a sustainability consultant and early-stage climate tech investor. With a background in marketing technology, he now helps companies grow sustainably—whether through ESG strategy, carbon accounting, or positioning for Article 9 VC funds. He regularly writes about corporate decarbonisation, product LCAs, and climate innovation, drawing on hands-on experience with startups, investors, and sustainability leaders across Europe.
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[**All articles**122 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog) [**ESG Data & Metrics**18 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/esg-data-metrics) [**Biodiversity & Nature**16 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/biodiversity-nature) [**AI & Digital Sustainability**15 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/ai-digital-sustainability) [**Climate Policy & Green Claims**15 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climate-policy-green-claims) [**ESG Strategy & Materiality**15 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/esg-strategy-materiality) [**ClimateTech Startups**14 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climatetech-startups) [**ESRS & Omnibus**14 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/esrs-omnibus) [**Green Finance & Funding**14 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/green-finance-funding) [**Supply Chain & EUDR**13 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/supply-chain-eudr) [**LCA & Product Footprint**12 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/lca-product-footprint) [**VSME**12 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/vsme) [**Carbon Accounting & Scope 3**11 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/carbon-accounting-scope-3) [**Carbon Pricing & Markets**11 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/carbon-pricing-markets) [**Climate Risk Assessment**11 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climate-risk-assessment) [**Climate VC & Impact Investing**11 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climate-vc-impact-investing) [**Energy & PPAs**11 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/energy-ppas) [**EU Taxonomy**10 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/eu-taxonomy) [**SBTi & Decarbonisation**9 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/sbti-decarbonisation) [**Climate Adaptation & Resilience**6 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climate-adaptation-resilience) [**Climate Scenarios & Data**6 articles](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/tag/climate-scenarios-data)
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## All articles
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[ESRS & Omnibus](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/demystifying-esrs-a-comprehensive-guide-to-european-sustainability-reporting-standards-and-csrd-disclosure-requirements)
11.07.2024
### [Demystifying ESRS: An introductory Guide to European Sustainability Reporting Standards and CSRD Disclosure Requirements](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/demystifying-esrs-a-comprehensive-guide-to-european-sustainability-reporting-standards-and-csrd-disclosure-requirements)
All 12 ESRS in one table: ESRS 1, ESRS 2, E1 to E5, S1 to S4, G1. Which disclosures are mandatory, who reports from 2027, and what filed reports show.
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[Climate VC & Impact Investing](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/from-lcas-to-forward-looking-impact-a-guide-for-vcs)
21.06.2024
### [From LCAs to Forward-Looking Impact: A Guide for VCs](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/from-lcas-to-forward-looking-impact-a-guide-for-vcs)
From LCAs to forward-looking impact: how VCs can use Project Frame and innovative assessment tools to make better sustainable investment decisions.
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[Supply Chain & EUDR](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-esg-questionnaires-understanding-the-relevance-components-and-data-collection-for-companies)
14.05.2024
### [ESG Questionnaire Template: 20 Questions for Companies & Suppliers](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-esg-questionnaires-understanding-the-relevance-components-and-data-collection-for-companies)
ESG questionnaire template with 20 questions, plus what to do when a client sends you one: how to scope the answer, evidence what you can and handle the gaps.
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[VSME](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/implementing-esg-criteria-a-beginners-guide-to-sustainability)
14.05.2024
### [ESG Implementation Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/implementing-esg-criteria-a-beginners-guide-to-sustainability)
Learn how to implement ESG criteria step-by-step. Assess your current state, develop strategy, and measure impact with my practical guide for businesses.
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[LCA & Product Footprint](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/how-to-avoid-the-trap-of-greenwashing-marketing)
30.04.2024
### [How to avoid the trap of greenwashing marketing](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/how-to-avoid-the-trap-of-greenwashing-marketing)
How to avoid greenwashing: red-flag wording, the evidence each claim type needs, EU rules versus the FTC Green Guides, and a pre-publication review sequence.
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[Carbon Accounting & Scope 3](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/how-to-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-marketing-mix)
30.04.2024
### [How to reduce the carbon footprint of your marketing mix](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/how-to-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-marketing-mix)
Reduce your marketing mix's carbon footprint: practical tips for sustainable digital, print, OOH, and device usage to lower your environmental impact.
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[SBTi & Decarbonisation](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/co2-reduction-vs-compensation-a-guide-for-companies)
30.04.2024
### [Carbon Reduction vs. Compensation: A Strategic Guide for Companies in 2026](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/co2-reduction-vs-compensation-a-guide-for-companies)
Carbon compensation is not a reduction. What EU rules let a company claim after offsetting, which credits hold up, and what a tonne actually costs.
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[Supply Chain & EUDR](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/cbam-regulation-registration-reporting-obligations-and-standard-values-simply-explained)
30.04.2024
### [CBAM Regulation: authorised declarant status, registration and default values explained](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/cbam-regulation-registration-reporting-obligations-and-standard-values-simply-explained)
How EU importers get authorised declarant status and a CBAM account number, file the annual declaration, and decide between default values and supplier data.
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[ClimateTech Startups](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-power-of-life-cycle-assessment-a-guide-for-companies)
30.04.2024
### [The Power of Life Cycle Assessment: A Guide for Companies](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-power-of-life-cycle-assessment-a-guide-for-companies)
Life cycle assessment explained: the four ISO 14040 phases, the cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave boundary choice, and which EU disclosure each result feeds.
[Read more →](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-power-of-life-cycle-assessment-a-guide-for-companies)
[Biodiversity & Nature](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/understanding-tnfd-integrating-nature-risks-and-opportunities-in-financial-decisions)
30.04.2024
### [Understanding TNFD: Integrating Nature Risks and Opportunities in Financial Decisions](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/understanding-tnfd-integrating-nature-risks-and-opportunities-in-financial-decisions)
What the TNFD framework is: the four pillars, the 14 disclosure recommendations, the LEAP approach, whether it is mandatory, and how it maps onto ESRS E4.
[Read more →](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/understanding-tnfd-integrating-nature-risks-and-opportunities-in-financial-decisions)
[ESG Data & Metrics](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/mastering-life-cycle-assessment-steps-software-and-impact-analysis)
30.04.2024
### [Mastering Life Cycle Assessment: Steps, Software, and Impact Analysis](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/mastering-life-cycle-assessment-steps-software-and-impact-analysis)
How to choose LCA software in 2026: a table matching EPD, CBAM, product passport and ESRS E1 outputs to tool categories, plus where free open-source tools stop.
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[LCA & Product Footprint](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-green-claims-directive-impact-on-companies-and-their-marketing-claims)
30.04.2024
### [EmpCo Directive 2026: What Applies to Green Claims from 27 September](https://www.fiegenbaum.solutions/en/blog/the-green-claims-directive-impact-on-companies-and-their-marketing-claims)
EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 applies from 27 September 2026: offset-based carbon neutral claims, self-awarded labels and generic green claims become unlawful.
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