H&Z Management Consulting and osapiens are combining their expertise in a strategic partnership to support companies on their way to comprehensive ESG compliance and sustainable competitiveness.

The combination of management consulting and technological implementation power creates a strong duo: H&Z is one of the leading consulting firms in Europe and has been successfully shaping transformations in business and society for more than 25 years. With a unique combination of strategy expertise, technology understanding and in-depth industry know-how, H&Z advises companies in key industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, medical technology, telecommunications, banking and insurance. osapiens offers the osapiens HUB, a powerful, AI-based software platform that automatically maps all ESG-relevant requirements, ensures compliance with regulatory obligations and creates transparency along the value chain.

“The partnership with osapiens is an important step in offering our clients state-of-the-art ESG solutions, not only strategically but also technologically,” said Sven Steinert, Partner and Head of Sustainability Advisory at H&Z. “Our consulting does not end with the concept – we accompany the change process until successful implementation. With osapiens as our partner, we create the perfect combination of experience, implementation expertise and digital excellence.”

“H&Z combines strategic depth with real implementation power – exactly what is needed to not only comply with ESG, but to use it as an opportunity for transformation and growth,” said Christian Schleich, Head of Global Partner Management at osapiens. “Together, we enable companies to efficiently master regulatory requirements and establish ESG as an integral part of their corporate strategy.”

About H&Z Management Consulting

H&Z Management Consulting is one of Europe’s leading consultancies and is characterized by its unique approach that combines “head, heart and hand”. This approach enables companies to achieve measurable results in transformation processes and to ensure sustainable results. H&Z focuses on the areas of purchasing, strategy & performance and sustainability. In addition, H&Z has special expertise in the focus industries of aerospace & defense and automotive.

H&Z is part of the Transformation Alliance, an international network of leading consulting firms with more than 1,500 employees worldwide.

H&Z was named a “Hidden Champion” in 2023 and again in 2024 as a top management consulting firm. The company is headquartered in Munich and has offices in Cologne, Hamburg and London.

As a pan-European management consultancy, H&Z supports companies in the sustainable optimization and transformation of their value chains. With more than 750 consultants and specialized units – including H&Z.digital for digital transformation, aneon solutions for purchasing software solutions and Haselhorst Associates for restructuring and urban transformation – H&Z combines in-depth expertise, innovative approaches and technological competence to make companies competitive in the long term.

Further information: www.hz.group