ESG assurance: for reliable ESG reporting
Despite recent developments such as the Omnibus and the postponement of mandatory reporting, external assurance of sustainability information remains an important topic for organizations. Empact consultant Anne Rademaker recently completed the GRI Academy course on external assurance in sustainability reporting. In this article, we share key practical insights on ESG assurance. External assurance: more than […]
5 Examples of strong CSRD reporting: from pioneer CBS to retail giant Ahold Delhaize
Updated on August 21, 2026: the 2026 status has been added for each organization, the Omnibus status has been updated and the new CBS Sustainability Report 2025 is linked. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has given sustainability reporting a new dimension. Whereas previously reporting on ESG topics was often non-committal, large organizations must now […]
Customer story Cyclomedia: “At Empact, you sit directly at the table with the experts”
How do you make sustainability concrete for your customers? With that question Cyclomedia knocked on Empact’s door. We spoke with Susanne Arts-Van Straten about the collaboration that started with a specific CO2 question and grew into a broader partnership. Her story shows how a pragmatic approach can lead to surprising insights, and how sustainability becomes […]
In conversation with Derk Jan on the VSME: “Actually, sustainability is already in the DNA of many SMEs.”
With the new CSRD legislation, large companies will be forced to report more on their sustainability efforts and those of their chains. SMEs that are in the chains of CSRD-compliant companies are therefore also expected to do a lot in this area. This is where the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) comes in. […]
In conversation with Anne: How ESG partnerships are helping our clients
Systemic change requires joining forces. That’s why at Empact we strategically build partnerships that directly benefit our clients. We spoke with our ESG consultant Anne about how these collaborations better empower organizations to make their own impact. “We work with partners with the same goals and values. In doing so, it has to be very […]