ETS: Effective climate instrument or administrative ballast?
The European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been in place for 20 years and has become the world’s largest carbon market. But does it really work? For many organizations, the ETS feels like a complex and costly system. Others, on the other hand, see it as a crucial tool for achieving climate goals affordably. […]
Extended Producer Responsibility (UPV): does your organization fall under this?
Extended Producer Responsibility (UPV) imposes operational and financial responsibility on producers and importers for what happens to their products at end-of-life. With this article, we’ll help you determine if your organization is covered by UPV and how to comply. The essence of UPV Suppose you sell sportswear in the Netherlands. Then, according to UPV, you […]
Sustainability questions from customers: How to turn it into a strategic advantage
Quality, price and delivery time have long been at the heart of business decision-making. This playing field is fundamentally shifting. Sustainability has become a crucial fourth pillar, and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) plays an increasingly important role in it. Large organizations no longer look only at their own impact, but actively involve their entire […]
Hydrogen: a game changer for your organization?
Eleven companies recently received more than €700 million in subsidies for hydrogen projects with a total capacity of 602 megawatts. At the same time, Tata Steel announced it will produce green steel with hydrogen technology by 2030. This is ten years ahead of schedule. These investments suggest that hydrogen is the solution to sustainability. But […]
Dual materiality analysis within the CSRD: what is it, examples and tips
Updated on August 19, 2026: the status of the Omnibus changes has been updated to the final 2026 directive. 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 […]