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90% of Companies No Longer in CSRD Scope Plan to Maintain, Expand Sustainability Reporting: Survey
ESG Today
March 12, 2026
The vast majority of companies that have been removed from the scope of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as a result of the recent Omnibus initiative plan to maintain or even expand their sustainability reporting activities despite the lack of regulatory requirements, with companies citing a range of benefits from their reporting activities beyond compliance, and most already
Osapiens Survey: 90% Of European Companies Continue Sustainability Reporting After EU Omnibus Changes
ESG News
March 11, 2026
A new study by enterprise software firm osapiens, titled Beyond Compliance: Sustainability Reporting After the Omnibus, surveyed 403 European companies with more than 1,000 employees. The findings show that 90% of organizations no longer required to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive still plan to maintain or expand their sustainability reporting programs.
Osapiens is Germany’s First Unicorn in 2026
Handelsblatt
January 15, 2026
Handelsblatt, January 15, 2026, No. 010, Companies, p. 26 Software Company Osapiens is Germany’s First Unicorn in 2026 Blackrock and Temasek invest in Mannheim-based software specialist: The start-up’s valuation rises to more than one billion US dollars. Just two weeks into the new year, the first German start-up has achieved “unicorn” status: Mannheim-based software specialist Osapiens has reached a billion-dollar
osapiens Raises $100 Million, Reaches Unicorn Status as Decarbonization Partners Leads Round
ESG News
January 14, 2026
osapiens, the enterprise software company focused on regulatory compliance and sustainability, secured $100 million in Series C financing led by Decarbonization Partners, the joint venture formed by BlackRock and Temasek. The round is subject to regulatory approvals and lifts osapiens’ valuation above $1 billion, positioning the firm among the fastest scaling sustainability software platforms globally as ESG regulation intensifies in
New German unicorn! Mannheim’s osapiens secures €85.8 milllion led by BlackRock–Temasek JV
EU-Startups
January 14, 2026
Mannheim-based osapiens, provider of enterprise software for sustainable growth, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for Decarbonization Partners to lead a €85.8 million ($100 million) Series C fundraising round. With this round, osapiens has hit unicorn status.
Sustainability Compliance Solutions Provider osapiens Acquires Risk Management Tech Startup Lucent AI
ESG today
December 11, 2025
Sustainability software provider osapiens announced today the acquisition of Berlin-based agentic AI-focused risk management solutions startup Lucent AI. According to osapiens, the transaction is aimed at expanding its expertise in the areas of financial risk management, compliance automation, and AI-based decision support.
Industrial maintenance in the midst of a digital transformation crisis in SMEs
CIO-Online
October 30, 2025
A study conducted in July 2025 by Osapiens in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute reveals that while SMEs are highly interested in the digital transformation of their maintenance processes, they still struggle to shift toward preventive maintenance. Concerned about the complexity of the transition, they nevertheless expect it to deliver various returns on investment.
63% of European companies are only just beginning their digital transformation in maintenance
Supply Chain Magazine
October 28, 2025
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of companies in Europe and the Benelux are still in the early stages of their digital maintenance transformation. Although almost all companies are convinced of the added value of digital maintenance tools, many organizations are still struggling to achieve tangible results and returns. This is shown by the study “Industrial Maintenance in Transition” by osapiens and the
osapiens and Green by Blue join forces for sustainable growth and compliance among SMEs
Hét Ondernemersbelang
October 24, 2025
osapiens, the market leader in SaaS solutions for sustainability reporting and operational efficiency, has entered into a strategic partnership with Green by Blue, the Dutch sustainability platform for accountants and financial professionals. By joining forces, the two organizations support SMEs and entrepreneurs in meeting international reporting requirements while simultaneously making their business processes more sustainable and efficient.
Coca-Cola turns to AI to solve major issues with its operations: ‘A competitive advantage’
MSN
October 7, 2025
The European branch of the soda giant has partnered with Osapiens, a Germany-based company that uses AI to help businesses implement, monitor, and report on their sustainability initiatives. Through the Osapiens platform, companies like Coca-Cola can ensure compliance with regional and global sustainability standards while uncovering opportunities to improve business efficiency through sustainable practices.
Mannheim’s software hope
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
September 2, 2025
F.A.Z., August 26, 2025, No. 197, Economy, p. 20 Mannheim’s software hope Alberto Zamora has quickly turned a start-up into a thriving company that has captured the imagination of many observers. It’s all about the pitfalls of bureaucracy. Alberto Zamora is very aware of his own rise to success. And he sounds as if he himself is a little surprised
Sustainability reporting driving competitive advantage
PA Future
August 27, 2025
Survey of UK sustainability leaders shows growing enthusiasm for reporting frameworks – ‘you can’t change what you can’t track.
Two-Thirds of UK Firms Support ESG Reporting, Survey Finds
Bloomberg Tax
August 27, 2025
UK companies strongly support mandatory environmental, social, and governance reporting ahead of the country adopting global rules, according to a new survey. A survey of 150 sustainability bosses at mid-sized UK firms conducted by German software firm Osapiens showed more than two-thirds support mandatory ESG disclosures. The UK is consulting over adopting International Sustainability Standards Board rules, with the British
Over two thirds of UK firms see sustainability reporting as an innovation driver
Sustainability Online
August 7, 2025
More than two thirds of UK businesses view sustainability reporting as a driver of innovation and competitive advantage, a new study by osapiens has found.
Osapiens invests €35M in UK expansion, creating 150+ high-skilled jobs
Tech.eu
July 22, 2025
The investment coincides with a bilateral UK-Germany treaty and reflects growing cooperation on AI-led innovation and sustainable growth.
osapiens invests €35m into UK, to create 150+ jobs
Business Cloud
July 22, 2025
German firm helping likes of Tesco to navigate sustainability, transparency and compliance challenges to expand operations here.
German AI group invests £30m in UK expansion
UK Tech News (UKTN)
July 22, 2025
Goldman Sachs-backed German AI company osapiens is expanding its UK operations, with plans to invest €35m (£30.3m) in the region.
Sustainability Compliance Solutions Provider osapiens Invests $40 Million to Enter UK Market
ESG Today
July 22, 2025
Sustainability software provider osapiens announced an expansion into the UK market, with plans to invest €35 million and creating more than 150 sustainability roles to help firms meet compliance requirements.
Supply Chain Pioneer osapiens Thrives
FAZ
July 17, 2025
Sustainability is under pressure, and not just from Donald Trump. Yet a company from Mannheim is thriving.
Otto cooperates with Osapiens
Logistik Heute
June 23, 2025
The e-commerce provider Otto and software company osapiens announced a strategic co-innovation in May aimed at helping companies meet increasing regulatory requirements in the field of product compliance.
Otto and osapiens develop integrated compliance solutions
Retail News
May 16, 2025
OTTO and the software company osapiens are collaborating in a strategic co-innovation to develop solutions for product compliance. The goal is to implement legal requirements such as the Digital Product Passport and the GPSR – extending beyond the retail sector.
Alberto Zamora: “Sustainability and transparency are inseparably linked.”
leadersnet
April 24, 2025
Zamora’s vision for osapiens goes beyond mere compliance: the company aims to turn transparency into business value and help organizations implement Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements efficiently and sustainably. With an international team of over 500 employees, osapiens now supports more than 1,800 customers worldwide.
Bureaucracy as Driver: What Makes osapiens Successful
RHEINPFALZ
February 14, 2025
What leaves others frustrated inspires them. The Mannheim-based company osapiens turns complex regulations into workable solutions with its software, making bureaucracy manageable.
osapiens gets off to a strong start in 2025: innovative ESG solutions and international expansion strengthen market leadership
Hét Ondernemersbelang
January 23, 2025
osapiens, global leader in ESG solutions, looks back on an exceptional 2024. The company doubled its recurring revenue compared to the previous year. This growth was made possible by the introduction of innovative solutions, strategic expansion into new markets—including the Benelux—and the successful completion of a Series B financing round. With a strong foundation and ambitious plans for 2025, osapiens
Osapiens is making a strong start to 2025
DVO
January 23, 2025
Osapiens (Mannheim), a leading international provider of ESG solutions, looks back on a successful year. Thanks to a doubling of recurring revenue in 2024, international expansion to include the Benelux region, and a successful Series B financing round, the company is poised for further growth in 2025. With innovative solutions and a focus on sustainability, osapiens continues to strengthen its
osapiens: Why the software company is growing rapidly
WirtschaftsWoche
January 19, 2025
Companies are struggling with growing reporting requirements, but one company is benefiting: osapiens, based in Mannheim, helps businesses navigate ESG regulations.
“There are only a few like us”
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
December 16, 2024
Bureaucracy can be managed with software, said the founders of osapiens, and they’re helping customers navigate the regulatory jungle.
ERM, osapiens Partner to Help Businesses Harness ESG Data for Reporting
September 13, 2024
The partnership between ERM and osapiens simplifies ESG data collection and management.
AI tools for ESG laws
ZEIT ONLINE
August 12, 2024
Supply Chain Act, EU-Deforestation Regulation, carbon footprint: many companies are groaning under legal requirements. New software is supposed to help.
German software specialist brings Goldman-Sachs on board
Handelsblatt
August 2, 2024
The Mannheim-based ESG platform osapiens wants to conquer the global market of supply chain compliance. The US bank is now investing 110 million euros in the start-up.
Mannheim-based osapiens raises €110.7 million Series B to help companies navigate ESG regulation
EU Startups
July 29, 2024
osapiens, a leading ESG Platform announced the completion Series B financing round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Goldman Sachs invests in ESG software provider osapiens
Financial Times
July 29, 2024
Goldman Sachs is taking a minority stake in osapiens, a German ESG software provider specialising in CSRD, EUDR and CSDDD.
Ritter automates for deforestation regulation
Lebensmittel Zeitung
July 19, 2024
Chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport is preparing for the deforestation regulation. The software from the service provider osapiens is intended to help the company overcome the bureaucratic hurdles.
EUDR: “Many companies are just starting to deal with it”
Wirtschaftswoche
June 27, 2024
Manufacturers will soon have to prove that no forests have been cut down for their products. Matthias Jungblut warns that large parts of the small and medium-sized businesses are not prepared for this.
How procurement is preparing for CSRD, CSDDD & Co.
Beschaffung aktuell
March 26, 2024
Even though the second wave of supply chain legislation for companies in Germany has only just started at the turn of the year, the topic of sustainability reporting will continue to gain relevance. With the European Directive on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains (EUDR) and the EU Sustainability Directive (CSRD), further ESG laws are just around the corner that will force companies
Legally Compliant with a Mouse Click
Lebensmittel Praxis
February 2, 2024
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is intended to bring about social improvements in the value chain, but it is also a lot of work. The Danish discounter Netto relies on osapiens’ digital tool.
Reporting obligations: Mannheim start-up helps in the fight against bureaucracy monster
DVZ Deutsche Verkehrszeitung
January 3, 2024
Since the turn of the year, more and more companies have had to comply with the requirements of the German Supply Chain Sustainability Act (LkSG) and the European CSRD. Matthias Jungblut, founder of Osapiens, is convinced that automation is the only way to produce the required reports at a reasonable cost.
Interview with Matthias Jungblut, Osapiens – “The EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains affects a large number of companies”
LOGISTIK HEUTE
December 8, 2023
The “EU Deforestation-free Regulation” EUDR will come into force from December 2024. It is intended to minimise the risk of products circulating in the European Union that cause forest damage at the start of their supply chain. Matthias Jungblut, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Osapiens, a platform specialising in ESG software, explains the details.
Greentech start-up osapiens receives €25m for optimising sustainable supply chains
greentech LIVE
October 4, 2023
osapiens, a supply chain transparency scaleup based in Mannheim, Germany, has closed a first financing round of 25 million euros.
osapiens raises 25 million
deutsche startups
September 29, 2023
Armira Growth, part of the Munich-based investment holding Armira, invests 25 million euros in osapiens.
Company osapiens secures 25 million euros
Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung
September 28, 2023
The young Mannheim-based company Osapiens, which develops software for monitoring supply chains, has raised 25 million euros in fresh venture capital.
osapiens creates transparency in supply chains with AI
Lebensmittel Zeitung
September 22, 2023
The IT service provider osapiens wants to increase the transparency of supply chains in the FMCG industry. The solution automates many otherwise manual sustainability control tasks via a digital hub.
Making supply chains digital, sustainable and legally compliant
CRZ Zeitschrift für Corporate Responsibility & Recht in der Lieferkette
September 22, 2023
Globalised markets, complex production chains, the coronavirus pandemic and ever-changing geopolitical challengesIn recent years, numerous factors have steadily increased the risk of human rights abuses and environmental pollution in global supply chains.
The days of hesitation are gone
IT Mittelstand
March 28, 2023
It’s getting serious: after a lot of discussion, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force at the beginning of the year. Stefan Wawrzinek, Chief Operations Officer and co-founder of the Mannheim-based software company Osapiens, explains in a commentary why he sees not only more work but also opportunities for SMEso
GS1 hands F-Trace to high-tech company Osapiens
Lebensmittel Zeitung
March 3, 2023
The industry organisation GS1 Germany has sold 80 per cent of the shares in the traceability platform F-Trace to the young Mannheim-based high-tech company
What the supply chain act means for your startup – and what you should do now
Gründerszene
December 23, 2022
Yes, the Supply Chain Act brings new obligations and additional bureaucracy. But the challenges are manageable and
How companies can track supply chains
DIE RHEINPFALZ
October 21, 2022
Global supply bottlenecks from small chips for dishwashers to giant turbines for ships: In times of crisis, the extent of transnational interdependencies becomes visible. The Mannheim-based start-up “Osapiens” provides software for the transparency of supply chains.
How Baden-Württemberg wants to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit
Badische Neueste Nachrichten
September 27, 2022
Baden-Württemberg is becoming more visible on the start-up map. However, the state government still sees significant potential for improvement. What it wants to do about it.
“Solutions for a global problem”: Mannheim’s osapiens win the German Founder’s Award
Mannheim24
September 15, 2022
The winners of the renowned German Founder’s Award were honored in Berlin. The start-up osapiens from the square city was also among the winners. What they do:
German Founder’s Award: Sustainable solutions win
t3n
September 15, 2022
“Almost too good to be true”: a plastic alternative made from grain waste. The startup Traceless won the prize in the startup category. The other prize winners also dedicate themselves to the problems of our time.
Sustainability wins the 20th German Business Founder Award
CHEMIE.DE
September 14, 2022
Sustainability won the German Founder’s Prize, awarded for the 20th time on Sept. 13, 2022, at the ZDF capital studio in Berlin.
Mannheim-based company wins German Founder’s Award
SWR Aktuell
September 14, 2022
The young Mannheim-based company osapiens has won the German Founder’s Award in the category “Rising Star of the Year”. The prize was presented in Berlin on Tuesday evening.
20th German Business Founder Award: Focus on sustainability for the anniversary
United Networker
September 14, 2022
The anniversary edition of the German Founders’ Award yesterday [Sept. 13, 2022]
German Founder’s Award: What the osapiens founders from Mannheim say after the award ceremony
Mannheimer Morgen
September 14, 2022
The software start-up osapiens from Mafinex has brought the prestigious German Founder’s Prize to Mannheim for the first time. But not only the founding team is happy about the award
Osapiens from Mannheim wins German Founder Award
Mannheimer Morgen
September 13, 2022
The young company makes supply chains transparent – and wins a prize
Osapiens from Mannheim keeps an eye on supply chains
Mannheimer Morgen
September 9, 2022
Next Tuesday, one of the most important awards in business will be presented in Berlin: the German Founder’s Award. Two nominees are from the region.
What the new LkSG means for the health care system
healthcare-in-europe.com
August 17, 2022
The Supply Chain Due Dilligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz – LkSG), which will come into force in January 2023 and oblige companies to provide greater transparency along the supply
LKSG -HOW DO GERMAN COMPANIES VIEW THE SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE ACT?
COMPLIANCE MANAGER
August 16, 2022
How are German companies now dealing with the numerous requirements of the legislators in the crucial preparation and
Survey: German companies view supply chain law positively
LOGISTIK HEUTE
July 25, 2022
According to a survey by Osapiens and the BMZ, 73 percent of respondents see the implementation of the law as an
“Many clinics underestimate the challenge of LkSG”
KLINIK EINKAUF
July 19, 2022
It’s a word monster, but the majority of German hospitals apparently view the Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz –
German Business Founder Award 2022: Promising finalists from the logistics sector
Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung
June 21, 2022
The finalists for the German Founder’s Award 2022 have been determined.
Two companies nominated for German Business Founder Award
SWR AKTUELL
June 16, 2022
Two companies from Heidelberg and Mannheim have been nominated for the German Founders’ Award.
Mannheim-based start-up and Mexi winner: osapiens nominated for German Founders’ Award
Mannheim Stadt im Quadrat
June 16, 2022
Making global supply chains digital and thus more transparent, predictable and trustworthy.
German Founder Award 2022 – young Mannheim software company in the finals
UNITED NETWORKER
June 15, 2022
Making global supply chains digital and thus more transparent, predictable and trustworthy – for this mission and its
Companies from Mannheim and Heidelberg nominated for German Business Founder Award
Mannheimer Morgen
June 15, 2022
Rhine-Neckar. The finalists for the German Founders Award 2022 have been
Making supply chains more digital
IT ZOOM
June 7, 2022
According to Matthias Friese, Managing Partner at Xpress Ventures, startups are in an ideal position to “develop the solutions companies need to make their supply
Against exploitation and war – the ethical dilemma of corporations
manager magazin
April 6, 2022
Companies are facing a watershed. Those who disregard ethical standards, environmental and human rights when
Supply Chain Augmention for transparency and trust
SERVICE TODAY
March 10, 2022
Open borders, globalization movements in society and business, cross-border cooperation and research projects – the internationalization of service can be felt in
What LkSG compliant software should be able to do
Beschaffung Aktuell
January 27, 2022
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is causing German companies to break out in a cold sweat. Having only just come into force, it poses numerous Herculean tasks for purchasing departments, particularly in SMEs, and those who want to comply with the extensive catalogue of BAFA obligations in a legally compliant manner cannot rely on traditional processes and systems.
Catalyst for digitalisation in purchasing
TECHNIK + EINKAUF
January 18, 2022
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), with its extensive catalogue of obligations, poses major challenges, especially for corporate purchasing. Those who want to
Mannheim: 10+ startups you need to know
TECHTAG
May 10, 2021
Start-ups in the square: which startups from Mannheim will you hear about? We asked around in the cultural and economic center of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and summarized the most exciting business ideas in Mannheim: from the mobile wallet app to the online platform for individual travel.
Transparency in the supply chain: a factor for success
Inpact
May 8, 2021
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act poses enormous challenges for companies. An AI-supported solution from osapiens helps with the implementation.
Start-ups are attracted to Mannheim
Badische Neueste Nachrichten
April 1, 2021
Alberto Zamora grabs a cigarette stick and points to a code. Thanks to the special code, the help of a scanner and an innovative technology platform, says the
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