Six steps to an ESG strategy that adds real value
If you want to successfully become more sustainable as a company, you need a solid plan: a strategy on Environmental, Social and Governance issues (ESG). An ESG strategy forms an integral part of the corporate strategy and not only sets a dot on the horizon, but also concretizes which themes are relevant. And in addition: […]
Reporting is not making an impact: use CSRD and ESG as means, not ends
Criticism of ESG is growing. There is dissatisfaction in the business community about the increased regulatory burden, while various specialists are questioning the effectiveness and reliability of ESG as a measure of (the improvement of) social performance. We largely agree with that criticism, and moreover expect that the introduction of CSRD will suffer a similar […]
CSR soon to be mandatory: these laws are coming
Driven by ever-increasing social pressure, both European and Dutch legislators are intensively developing new, more stringent legislation in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In this article, we provide an overview of the most recent developments regarding CSR legislation: the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Dutch IMVO law and the revised […]
Roadmap CSRD
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is increasingly on the agenda and attracting the attention of numerous organizations. How can companies meet the stringent requirements while increasing their impact? In what ways do initiatives linked to a circular economy contribute to the overall picture? Empact acts as an expert guide to accompany companies on their […]
UW customer reference: “Very nice that they understand what we need”
Work works. Based on that motto, the Utrecht-based UW helps people distant from the labor market obtain suitable work. In the past year, the UW offered suitable work to about a thousand people. To do so, it works closely with a large number of companies, institutions, the municipality of Utrecht and other government agencies in […]