Sustainable tax office:
Ecological and social responsibility

The environment is just as important to us as advising our clients. That is why we at STEUERTEAM focus on sustainable action, because we firmly believe that even small steps can make a big difference in the long term. We all have a part to play in preserving our environment for future generations. That is why we at STEUERTEAM actively try to act in an ecologically and socially responsible manner and want to be a role model for other law firms and our clients. We have already initiated a number of sustainable measures with a positive impact, and further projects are planned as part of our comprehensive sustainability management.
STEUERTEAM stands for a modern approach to tax consultancy, characterized by the firm principle of sustainability. As tax consultants and responsible entrepreneurs, our aim is to have a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy. At our law firm, sustainability starts with minimizing our environmental footprint by relying on renewable energy, reducing paper consumption through digital processes and gradually switching to recycled/environmentally friendly materials. Our drive towards a more paperless law firm is a testament to our commitment to climate protection.

Environment / Energy

We integrate sustainable principles into the tax advice we provide to our clients. The digitization of receipts and documents creates long-term benefits for companies and conserves natural resources. Digital transformation plays an important role in our approach to efficient and resource-saving services. You can find out more about this in our article Digitalization in tax consulting.

Ecological measures in the area of environment and energy

Our ecological measures in the area of environment and energy focus on reducing the environmental impact and improving the efficiency of energy use.
This includes the use of renewable energies, improvements to energy efficiency in our buildings and sustainable mobility management:

Relocation to our new KfW energy efficiency class 55 building in 2018
Environmentally friendly heating with a heat pump without fossil fuels
Commissioning of a PV system with 12.65 kWp in 2018 for solar power
Commissioning of a further PV system with 16.5 kWp plus 10 kWh battery storage from Germany mid-March 2024
Electricity: 100% green electricity from a regional supplier
Energy-saving LED lighting throughout the building
Installation of 2 wallboxes with 2 charging points each for e-cars mid-March 2024
Gradual conversion of company cars to electric mobility
Reducing paper consumption by digitizing our processes. We are proud to call ourselves the Digital DATEV Law Firm 2024.
Installation of tap water dispenser

Sustainable employer

We are a particularly sustainable employer, focusing not only on environmental protection but also on social responsibility and sustainability in the workplace. The well-being of our employees is very important to us, we take care to create a pleasant working environment and thus deliberately present ourselves as an attractive employer in the region.

Ergonomic workplace with high-quality office chairs and height-adjustable desks on request
Health promotion for all employees through offers for massages and osteopathy
Health programs and sports activities such as fitness (in-house) and QualiTrain
Promoting environmentally friendly mobility with JobRad bicycle leasing
Promotion of e-cars through free charging at the charging stations for employees
Flexible working models and offers such as home office or flexible working hours or flexitime, which not only contribute to work-life balance, but also reduce CO2 emissions due to unnecessary commuting
We are a family-friendly law firm, offer flexible working hours and part-time work as well as support for returning to work
Health promotion through free water, organic coffee, tea and (preferably) regional or organic/FairTrade fruit

Team building

Employee development, employee retention and team building are decisive factors for the success of a sustainable tax firm. They promote employee satisfaction and motivation, strengthen the team structure and promote professional competence. With these measures, we are building and maintaining a strong, motivated and committed team –
Your STEUERTEAM.

Further training and education, regular training courses and internal and external seminars to update and expand employees’ specialist knowledge.
Supporting employees in planning their careers, setting goals and providing resources to achieve these goals.
Establishment of a mentoring system in which experienced employees pass on their knowledge and experience to younger colleagues.
Positive working environment by promoting a supportive, respectful and appreciative working atmosphere.
Feedback with regular performance appraisals and recognition of successes and special commitment.
We offer the greatest possible flexibility in terms of working hours and locations to enable our employees to achieve a good work-life balance.
Employee participation by involving employees in decision-making processes and taking their ideas and suggestions into account.
Attractive remuneration through competitive salaries and additional benefits such as company pension scheme, health benefits, Christmas bonus and bonus payments.
Regular team events and joint events such as an annual company outing, a summer party, a Christmas and carnival party and summer barbecues to strengthen team spirit and promote cohesion.
Team challenges and joint challenges such as participating in the Landsberg city run with three STEUER teams.

Social commitment and promotion of local projects

Our responsibility as a tax firm is also reflected in our social commitment. We support local projects and social initiatives in order to make a positive contribution to society in the region. This commitment is an integral part of our firm’s philosophy. Over the next few years, we plan to take further small steps to establish a comprehensive sustainability management system so that at some point all areas of our activities, from internal administration to client advice, will follow sustainable principles.

Donations to associations and charitable institutions such as Lebenshilfe Landsberg
Business breakfast with networking, lectures and jury activities at BayStartUp and BDS (Bund der Selbstständigen)
Training of apprentices with individual mentoring and a local apprentice academy for small and medium-sized companies in the district of Landsberg am Lech in cooperation with the BDS(www.bdsazubiakademie.de)
Employment of dual students in cooperation with the iU International University
Support for students in cooperation with the University of Augsburg (Germany Scholarship)
Ecological projects such as the XXXL insect hotel we have already purchased with an extra-large nesting aid (manufactured by Lebenshilfe in Germany), which will be installed on our company premises in March 2024.
Support for local artists, exhibition of the Landsberg Art Association in the office premises
Support for employees in personal emergencies, including financial support

We define sustainability as economic, ecological and social sustainability.

The three pillars of sustainability – economic, ecological and social
are deeply rooted in our daily work in tax consulting. We strive for a balance between these pillars in order to achieve true sustainability. Acting responsibly and conserving natural resources is the key. As a tax firm, we are actively committed to positive change and encourage our clients to do the same. Our firm aims to become a role model for sustainable action in the tax consultancy sector and set new standards for the role of companies in society. We show how professional services and sustainable action can be successfully combined.

Sustainable tax office: Ecological and social responsibility