Dual materiality analysis within the CSRD: what is it, examples and tips

Within the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the concept of dual materiality plays a crucial role. Companies required to report on their ESG performance under the CSRD are required to perform a dual materiality analysis. With this analysis, you determine which topics and themes are and are not relevant to report on. It sounds complex, […]

Communicating sustainability to consumers: 8 strategies that really work

Eerlijke communiceren over duurzaamheid

The challenge is great. 52% of consumers often find promises about a product’s sustainability implausible, according to research by MarketResponse, b-open and IVRM Reputation among a thousand Dutch people. At the same time, 90% of consumers expect companies to communicate about sustainability. This tension makes sustainability communication one of the most complex disciplines within marketing. […]

The financial value of ESG: Six concrete benefits for organizations

De financiƫle waarde van ESG

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has evolved in recent years from a “nice to have” to a strategic necessity. While the debate has long focused on the costs of sustainable business, recent studies show a different reality: ESG delivers tangible financial benefits. From lower capital costs to increased operational efficiency, organizations that integrate ESG into […]