Criticism of ESG is increasing. There is dissatisfaction in the business community about the increased regulatory burden, while various specialists question the effectiveness and reliability of ESG as a benchmark for (the improvement of) social performance. We largely agree with that criticism, and furthermore expect that the introduction of CSRD will suffer a similar fate. How … [Read more...]
Responsible Business soon mandatory: these laws are coming
Under the influence of increasing societal pressure, both the European and the Dutch legislature are intensively developing new, stricter legislation in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In this article, we provide an overview of the most recent developments in CSR legislation: the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Dutch … [Read more...]
CSRD: a way to structurally improve ESG performance
With the CSRD, many Dutch businesses will have to deal with new rules from Brussels from 2024. Although the new legislation is not directly related to improving the CSR or ESG performance of your company, it will have an impact on the operations of any large company that should not be underestimated. Being transparent about concrete performance and strategic ESG policy will … [Read more...]
Customer reference Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO): “We are very enthusiastic about Empact.”
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) encourages entrepreneurs and organisations to practice Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). For example, companies and organisations that do business abroad and want to make use of the International Programs of the RVO must endorse the OECD guidelines. However, RVO currently has insufficient insight into how companies actually work and … [Read more...]
Master Thesis research opening at Empact Impact consultants, on the field of sustainability and change management
When you are almost finished with your MSc. Economy, Business or a related study and you want to develop yourself in the field of Sustainability, ESG and CSR, this could be interesting for you. Empact is looking for a graduate student with a heart and mind for society at large. We see that the why- and what-questions of sustainability within organisations are being … [Read more...]