If you want to successfully become more sustainable as a company, you need a solid plan: a strategy in the field of Environmental, Social and Governance issues (ESG). An ESG strategy is an integral part of the business strategy and not only sets a target on the horizon, but also specifies which themes are relevant. And in addition: it indicates exactly how the positive impact … [Read more...] about In six steps to an ESG strategy that really adds value
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Double materiality and the CSRD
Within the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the concept of double materiality plays an important role. Companies that will soon have to report on their ESG performance based on the CSRD will therefore be required to carry out a double materiality analysis. Simply put, a company must use this analysis to demonstrate which topics and themes are and are not … [Read more...] about Double materiality and the CSRD
Making use of CSRD and ESG should serve as a means to create an impact, rather than being the ultimate goal in itself.
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...] about Making use of CSRD and ESG should serve as a means to create an impact, rather than being the ultimate goal in itself.
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...] about Responsible Business soon mandatory: these laws are coming
CSRD step-by-step plan
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is increasingly on the agenda and attracts the attention of countless organisations. How can companies meet the strict requirements while increasing their impact? How do initiatives linked to a circular economy contribute to the overall picture? Epact acts as an expert guide guiding companies on their sustainability … [Read more...] about CSRD step-by-step plan