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Jannik Leiendecker joined Boston Consulting Group in 2010. He is a core member of BCG’s Risk and Compliance practice area. He also coleads the firm’s Center for Sustainability Policy and Regulation.

Jannik advises clients across different industries on various ESG-related regulatory matters which include preparing for upcoming ESG reporting requirements or avoiding greenwashing.

He has a background in business administration and economic history.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MS, London School of Economics
  • BS, Ludwig-Maximilians University

Publications and Videos

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How Boards Can Make the Most of Sustainability Reporting

By taking a strategic approach to ESG reporting—focusing only on materially relevant aspects—boards can meet regulatory requirements and concentrate attention on critical sustainability goals.
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Sustainability Data Is a Big Opportunity in Information Services

This vast sustainability ecosystem presents an immense opportunity for information services providers. Here’s how they can find the right niche.
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Why Emerging Markets Need to Prepare for the EU’s New Climate and ESG Regulations

Export industries in developing nations are ill prepared for ESG-linked regulations issued by Brussels. Without urgent action, many companies risk being shut out of key markets.
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How Banks Can Unleash the Power of ESG Data

With the right strategy and platform, banks can transform ESG data from a headache into an opportunity.
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Climate Transition Planning…it’s Time to Disclose

Our guide to the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework outlines why businesses should complete transition plans now and the five key factors of success.
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Preparing for the EU Green Claims Directive – How Companies Can Eliminate Greenwashing at Its Source

The EU Commission just published a proposal for a Green Claims Directive that aims to create a harmonised set of rules on the substantiation and communication of green claims.
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How Asset Managers Can Put the Greenwashing Genie Back in the Lamp

Greenwashing has become an unwelcome buzzword in Asset Management. It can be difficult to manage with governance structures not always in place to oversee greenwashing risks.
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Global ESG, Compliance & Risk Report 2022

Today’s complex regulatory environment poses not only enormous challenges for compliance functions but also an opportunity for companies to hone an important competitive edge.

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ESG Compliance in an Era of Tighter Regulation

ESG regulations are growing more intricate, and businesses’ fragmented compliance efforts are proving inadequate. Companies should adopt a comprehensive approach to enable efficient risk management and reporting.
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New Rules for ESG & Climate Compliance in an Era of Increased Regulation

Corporate decisions makers around the world are increasingly required to assess the risks they face in respect of the environment, social responsibilities, and governance (ESG) – as well as to gauge the opportunities. Through a simple three-step process, they can ensure that the ESG and climate compliance are embedded in the company’s daily activities.
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Banking’s Cybersecurity Blind Spot—and How to Fix It

Banks must recognize that cyberattacks are more than just an IT problem—they’re a major threat to the industry and to the world’s financial system.
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Transforming Bank Compliance with Smart Technologies

Banks’ regulatory compliance functions are under pressure after massive fines in recent years. New operating models and smart technologies offer financial institutions a fresh approach.