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ESG · Climate · Carbon Markets

Clarity in acomplex world.

AUM Advisory delivers rigorous, evidence-based ESG strategy, regulatory compliance, and carbon market intelligence — built by practitioners who have led from the inside.

CSRD Compliance Score
94%
Post-engagement baseline improvement
Scope 3 Categories Mapped
15
Full GHG Protocol coverage
Carbon Market Experience
15+
Years across UNFCCC, voluntary & compliance
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ISO 14001 & 14064
CSRD / ESRS
SBTi Target Setting
LkSG Compliance
CSDDD Implementation
EU Taxonomy
Article 6 / Carbon Markets
ESG Ratings Advisory
GHG Scope 1–3 Inventory
Decarbonisation Roadmaps
ISO 14001 & 14064
CSRD / ESRS
SBTi Target Setting
LkSG Compliance
CSDDD Implementation
EU Taxonomy
Article 6 / Carbon Markets
ESG Ratings Advisory
GHG Scope 1–3 Inventory
Decarbonisation Roadmaps
About AUM Advisory

Practitioner knowledge,
no intermediary.

AUM Advisory was founded to close the gap between regulatory complexity and corporate action. We don't offer frameworks for frameworks — we deliver implementation-ready strategy grounded in 15+ years of first-hand experience across the full ESG ecosystem.

Our founder brings a uniquely three-sided perspective: as a carbon project proponent, a DOE Lead Auditor, and a former UNFCCC Secretariat official — combined with senior roles at MSCI ESG Ratings, Uniper, and General Electric.

MSCI Inc. — Research Lead, Climate & ESG Ratings, Hamburg
UNFCCC Secretariat — P-4 level, carbon market oversight
Uniper SE · General Electric · SGS India — Corporate sustainability leadership
ISO 14001/14064 Certified Lead Auditor · CPEM · Oxford Sustainable Finance · IESE
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee — technical rigour at the core
15+
Years ESG Experience
3
Ecosystem Vantage Points
12+
Service Disciplines
DE
Hamburg-based, EU-reach

"The rarest credential in ESG is having been on all sides of the table — project developer, verifier, and rule-maker. AUM Advisory brings all three to every mandate."

— Kunal Sharma, Founder & Principal Advisor
Service Portfolio

Structured for
every stage.

Our service portfolio is organised into three tiers — from rapid audit and compliance work, through core strategic mandates, to high-value specialised advisory. Engagements are scoped precisely to your stage, sector, and regulatory exposure.

Months 0–2 · Fast Mobilisation

Entry-point engagements for companies at the start of their compliance or certification journey. High-certainty mandates, rapid deployment.

T1.01
ISO 14001 Certification Prep Audit
2–4 day gap assessment, written report, corrective action plan. Prepare for first certification or renewal against ISO 14001 EMS standard.
Target Client
SMEs seeking first certification; companies renewing
T1.02
ISO 14064-3 GHG Verification
Third-party verification of corporate GHG inventory to ISO 14064-3 standard. Supports CSRD disclosure and investor-grade data assurance.
Target Client
Companies needing verified GHG data for CSRD or investor disclosure
T1.03
Contract Auditor Engagement
Day-rate audit and technical review for TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, Bureau Veritas, DNV, SGS, and LRQA. Leveraging established certification body relationships.
Target Client
Certification bodies requiring qualified lead auditors
T1.04
CSRD Readiness Assessment
Double materiality screening, ESRS gap analysis, reporting roadmap (3–5 days). Full readiness picture ahead of FY2025 reporting deadline.
Target Client
German Mittelstand (250+ employees), FY2025 deadline
Months 2–6 · Core Revenue

Strategic mandates with substantive deliverables. Technically intensive, high-impact engagements that form the backbone of the advisory practice.

T2.01
GHG Scope 3 Inventory
Full Scope 3 category mapping, data collection protocol, inventory build and validation. FLAG emission categories addressed for food and agri sectors.
Target Client
Mid-market manufacturers; food/agri companies with FLAG exposure
T2.02
SBTi Target Setting
Pathway selection, FLAG/non-FLAG split, target calculation, and SBTi submission support. Full alignment with SBTi Corporate Standard and FLAG Guidance v1.2.
Target Client
Companies with >50% FLAG emissions; food, packaging, chemicals, forestry
T2.03
LkSG Compliance Programme
Risk analysis, policy development, grievance mechanism design, and first annual report. Full compliance architecture for German Supply Chain Act obligations.
Target Client
German companies ≥1,000 employees; supply chain of large clients
T2.04
CSDDD Implementation
Value chain due diligence framework, supplier risk tiering, remediation protocols. Preparation for the 2027 CSDDD transposition under Directive 2024/1760.
Target Client
Large German/EU companies preparing for 2027 transposition
T2.05
ESG Ratings Advisory
MSCI, Sustainalytics, and CDP score analysis; disclosure gap identification; improvement roadmap. Methodology-level insight from former ratings practitioners.
Target Client
Listed companies; PE-backed companies pre-IPO or fundraising
Months 3–12 · High-Value / Specialised

Complex, high-stakes mandates requiring deep technical specialism. Retained and project-based formats. The highest-value work in the portfolio.

T3.01
Article 6 / Carbon Market Strategy
Paris Agreement Art. 6.2/6.4 advisory; host country agreement navigation; ITMOs strategy. Advisory grounded in direct UNFCCC secretariat experience.
Target Client
Energy/utility companies; carbon project developers; government agencies
T3.02
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Technology pathway analysis, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, carbon abatement curves, 2030/2050 targets. Sector-calibrated for chemicals, cement, and steel.
Target Client
Industrial manufacturers; energy-intensive sectors (chemicals, cement, steel)
T3.03
Retained ESG Advisor
Monthly retainer: board-level ESG strategy, regulator horizon scanning, peer benchmarking, ad hoc support. Your most stable and continuous advisory relationship.
Target Client
Mid-large corporates seeking continuous strategic ESG counsel
T3.04
EU Taxonomy Alignment
Technical Screening Criteria mapping, DNSH assessment, Minimum Social Safeguards review. Full eligibility and alignment analysis for disclosure and financing purposes.
Target Client
Financial institutions (SFDR); infrastructure companies; real assets
T3.05
Training Workshops
Half/full-day CSRD, LkSG, ISO 14064, or carbon market workshops for management teams. Tailored to sector and regulatory context.
Target Client
Industry associations; chambers of commerce (IHK Hamburg); corporate L&D teams
How We Work

A rigorous process, every time.

From first conversation to final deliverable, AUM Advisory applies the same structured methodology that governs international standards bodies and tier-one consultancies.

01
Diagnostic
Structured intake to map your regulatory exposure, maturity gaps, stakeholder landscape, and commercial timeline constraints.
02
Scoping
Fixed-fee or day-rate proposal with clear deliverables, milestones, and escalation protocols. No scope creep.
03
Execution
Deep technical work — GHG modelling, regulatory mapping, policy drafting — with regular client touchpoints and draft reviews.
04
Handover
Board-ready deliverables with implementation guidance, staff briefings, and 30-day post-project support as standard.
Our Differentiation

Why the inside view
changes everything.

Most ESG consultants advise from one side of the regulatory fence. AUM Advisory brings direct experience as a rule-maker (UNFCCC), a standards verifier (SGS, TÜV network), and a corporate practitioner (MSCI, Uniper, GE).

That three-sided perspective means we understand not just what the regulations say — but how they were written, where they flex, and how they will be enforced.

Regulatory Insider Knowledge

Former UNFCCC P-4 experience means we've read the negotiating text, not just the summary.

ESG Ratings Methodology Fluency

As former MSCI ESG Research Lead, we know exactly how raters assess what companies disclose — and what they don't.

Implementation-First Delivery

Every engagement delivers board-ready outputs — not strategy frameworks that require another consultant to action.

Hamburg-Based, European Scope

Deep familiarity with German Mittelstand context, EU regulatory timelines, and cross-border compliance complexity.

The Three-Sided Ecosystem Advantage
Rule-Maker — UNFCCC Secretariat, carbon market governance, Paris Agreement Article 6
Verifier/Auditor — DOE Lead Auditor, ISO 14064-3, SGS network, certification body relationships
Corporate Practitioner — MSCI ESG Ratings, Uniper energy transition, GE operational sustainability
Project Proponent — Carbon project development, Scope 3 methodology, GHG inventory design
No other boutique advisory practice in the DACH region combines all four vantage points. This is the AUM Advisory differentiator — and it cannot be replicated by a generalist firm.
Who We Serve

Sectors where the stakes are highest.

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Industrials & Manufacturing
Energy-intensive sectors facing CSDDD, SBTi, and decarbonisation mandates
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Food, Agri & Packaging
FLAG emissions, Scope 3 inventories, SBTi FLAG guidance alignment
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Financial Institutions
SFDR, EU Taxonomy, portfolio ESG rating analysis, financed emissions
Energy & Utilities
Carbon market strategy, Article 6 advisory, decarbonisation roadmaps
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Real Assets & Infrastructure
EU Taxonomy alignment, DNSH, physical climate risk, green finance
Get in Touch

Start a
conversation.

Whether you're facing an imminent CSRD deadline, exploring SBTi target-setting, or looking for a retained ESG advisor — let's talk. Initial consultations are complimentary and without obligation.

Hamburg, Germany
Serving clients across DACH, EU, and internationally
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