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- Current work of the MDT
- Matrix 5.1.
- Matrix Development Team
- The ECG-VSME Team (P2)
- The ECG-ESRS Team (P3)
- The Stakeholder Team
- Other Roles in the MDT
- Possibilities for Feedback
- Support and Collaboration
Current work of the MDT
(January 2024)
In recent months, the Matrix Development Team (MDT) has seen significant progress as it adapts to global expansion and increasing demands.
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Feedback from companies, consultants, and auditors is guiding these updates, ensuring the Matrix remains relevant and effective. Please contact our stakeholder Team (see below).
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Matrix 5.1.
Workbook 5.1 completed
Training 5.1
An online training programme for version 5.1 is available through the ECG Academy, designed specifically for Consultants and Auditors.
This course, offered in English, provides a quick and comprehensive overview of the Matrix updates and improvements.
Release of the Matrix 5.1. - February 14th 2025
The translations will be organized nationally. If you are interested, please contact: Estrellita García
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Matrix Development Team
Marta Avesani, Wolfram Sommer, Monika Culka
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Phase 2 will take a Matrix Theme Perspective, integrating the outcomes of the TPs into a cohesive and strategic framework for the Matrix's future development.
Current Workflow
For each project, we:
- Start with a kick-off workshop in the P1 team.
- Develop proposal(s).
- Share with Stakeholders (SH) leads for feedback.
- Incorporate input and refine the proposal.
- Implement once approved.
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Follow our progress on the TP Wiki page.
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The ECG-VSME Team (P2)
Monika Culka, Renata Sommer
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Team Composition:
The team, comprising Renata Sommer and Monika Culka, collaborates closely with our Matrix Core Team (P1), SH teams, and MDT-IT (Gerrit Elbrink) to ensure solutions are digital, scalable, and synergistic.
The team is contracted until July 31, 2025.
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The ECG-ESRS Team (P3)
The mapping for Product 3 (ECG M5.1 and ESRS) has been developed by a dedicated working group, demonstrating independent initiative and expertise. To ensure consistency and coherence, the MDT (Team 1) will review and verify the mapping, in collaboration with the working group and IT partners.
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Product 3 builds on the functionality of a third-party software solution, serving as an extension to support ECG and ESRS reporting formats. Its success relies on close collaboration and ongoing alignment with our external software partners.
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The Stakeholder Team
Sabine Lehner, Renata Sommer, Carlos Adolfo Viale
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If you are interested in contributing as a committed stakeholder due to your expertise and experience in sustainability reporting, balancing processes, and methods, and you have not yet been directly approached, we kindly ask you to fill out the following survey.
For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the Stakeholder Team: stakeholders@econgood.com
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Other Roles in the MDT
Ulrike Reimann, Gerrit Elbrink, Luciana Cornaglia
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Ulrike takes on the role of coordinating the team and keeping an overview — both internally and externally — to ensure we create what the movement and our clients truly need.
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Possibilities for Feedback
How to give feedback
- In principle: we ask for feedback that is as concrete as possible and also names the subject area/chapter+section so that it can be assigned to the editor. If there are requests for changes, it would also be helpful to have suggestions for improvement.
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- Email for general issues: bilanz@ecogood.org
- Online meetings: If you’re curious to see how our team works, you’re welcome to join us as a guest at one of our bi-weekly or six-weekly meetings. This is a great opportunity to get to know how the MDT drives the development of the matrix forward. Feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to share the upcoming meeting dates with you.
- Exchange meeting for auditors/editors/consultants: DACH network meeting: may 2025 - international network meeting planned for autumn 2025
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Join the MDT
EXPERIENCE THE WORK OF THE MATRIX DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND SUPPORT OUR MISSION
The Matrix Development Team (MDT) is shaping and evolving the Matrix, driving innovation in sustainability and organisational transformation. We are looking for committed individuals to support our work in two key roles:
1. Voluntary Expert Support (5h/week, min. 6 months)
Provide expertise in financial & legal frameworks (B Row) or self-management & contracts (C Row) to help shape a common good-oriented future.
2. Expert Support Role (5h/week, min. 6 months)
Support MDT content creation, research, and resource organisation—ideal for students, researchers, and professionals passionate about sustainability, financial transformation, or self-management models.
What We Offer:
- A flexible and inclusive collaboration space.
- Insight into sustainability reporting & Matrix development.
- Potential paid contracts for voluntary experts on specific projects.
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