
Building bridges for a sustainably better future
Consultancy and guidance on the transformation journey towards a sustainably better future
Smelty + Partner is a management consultancy specialising in the areas of sustainability, transformation and future. In Germany, the company has offices in the capital Berlin and in Neuwied, the birthplace of the Raiffeisen cooperative idea (learn more)
Our management has extensive practical experience, comprehensive knowledge and excellent political contacts. A team of experienced international experts advises and accompanies stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society responsibly on the path to a better future – ecologically, socially and economically.
‘From a global perspective, Germany’s share of CO2 emissions is rather low at two percent, but our country is partly responsible for global warming due to its rich industrial tradition and has developed many solutions at the same time. We want to help people in their countries who are facing major challenges due to the effects of droughts, famines and other crises.’
Birgitt Smelty
Managing Partner
Smelty + Partner
Berlin, Germany

Global partnerships
Sharing knowledge, utilising existing resources and synergies to build an eco-friendly, socially and economically stable world.
‘Germany has the greatest experience in reconstruction. We never forget how we were helped by other countries after the war, when destruction, hunger, flight and chaos prevailed in our country. Together we can reach our goal faster. With our international team, we help people in their countries to build a better future.’
Claus Raemer
Strategic Consultant
Smelty + Partner
Neuwied, Germany
The sustainable transformation opens up a wide range of opportunities
The sustainable transformation is an enormous challenge for everyone, but it harbours great potential in terms of opportunities for politicians, companies and institutions to align themselves for the future in order to strengthen trust among customers, investors, employees and society.
Trust and value
The transformation offers growth opportunities, creates long-term value, strengthens stakeholder trust and, at the same time, creates a significant competitive advantage through ecological and social responsibility.
Efficiency and innovation
Transformation opens up the opportunity to rethink business models and systems, make processes more efficient, develop innovative products and solutions, tap into new markets and thus successfully align companies and institutions for the future.
Investments in industries of the future
At the same time, the real and digital transformation will lead to the development of economically interesting sectors that will characterise industry, investors and society as a whole with great dynamism and growth in the future.
Our fields of work
Smelty + Partner acts in ten fields of work as a companion on our clients’ transformation journey towards an ecologically, economically and socially better future.
Energy
Solar, wind and water
Water
Protection, extraction
and utilisation of water
Agriculture
Food safety, regenerative, digital agriculture and urban farming
Logistics + Mobility
Logistics and
mode of transport
Construction industry
Sustainable building,
green urbanisation
and resilient infrastructure
Industry + Innovation
Sustainable industry
and support for
innovations
Digitalisation
Digital platforms, cyber security and use of artificial intelligence
Education + Jobs
Research, education, training and job creation
in industries of the future
Global partnerships
Utilising knowledge, resources and synergies together, strengthening intercultural understanding
Art + Culture
Create places for reflection and inspiration to develop new ideas