DPP and AI: why transparency without governance doesn’t work
Accelerating toward a circular economy requires transparency about chains, products, materials. For example, through the ESPR, Batteries Regulation and CPR, Digital Product Passports are becoming mandatory for a variety of product groups. AI systems promise to help process all that data. But who ultimately makes the decisions? And who is responsible when things go wrong? […]
The sufficiency strategy: why doing smarter is more important than doing more
Globally, the circularity rate is declining: from 9.1% in 2018 to 6.9% in 2025. This is despite growing awareness, pilots and legislation. The hard truth is that we simply use too much material. Overall material growth eats up all efficiency gains, leading to the dreaded rebound effect. So efficiency alone does not solve the problem, […]
LCA, EPD and PEF: tools for understanding environmental performance
The demand for transparency about the environmental impact of products is growing rapidly. Companies are increasingly being asked to share concrete information about their environmental performance, whether by customers, contracting authorities or suppliers. Three concepts that are central to this are the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and the Product Environmental […]
The business case for circular economy: from cost to profit model
Circular economy is still often mistakenly seen as an expensive cost. The reality is more nuanced: companies that close cycles can save substantially on raw materials and strengthen their competitive position, but the transition requires smart investments and realistic expectations. Therefore, the question is no longer whether you can afford it, but how you strategically […]
First Empact Impact Circles: “Sustainable Transitions”
An afternoon of connection, inspiration and lasting change On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the very first Empact Impact Circles took place at our Haarlem office. With about 25 participants – all professionals active in the ESG domain – we created an environment in which knowledge, experience and inspiration could flow freely. The Impact Circles was […]