Keeping course during political storms
‘Only 4% of the Dutch still trust politics,’ the media recently headlined. The double fall of the Schoof government and the chaos in The Hague create great uncertainty. Brussels is also rumbling: policies are being adjusted, laws paused or adjusted. For business owners, this is frustrating. What rules will soon apply to my business? What […]
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 […]
Communicating sustainability to consumers: 8 strategies that really work
The challenge is great. 52% of consumers often find promises about a product’s sustainability implausible, according to research by MarketResponse, b-open and IVRM Reputation among a thousand Dutch people. At the same time, 90% of consumers expect companies to communicate about sustainability. This tension makes sustainability communication one of the most complex disciplines within marketing. […]
The financial value of ESG: Six concrete benefits for organizations
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has evolved in recent years from a “nice to have” to a strategic necessity. While the debate has long focused on the costs of sustainable business, recent studies show a different reality: ESG delivers tangible financial benefits. From lower capital costs to increased operational efficiency, organizations that integrate ESG into […]
A more sustainable value chain: 5 steps to really make an impact
For most companies, the greatest opportunities for sustainability lie in the value chain. A sustainable value chain is essential for achieving ESG goals and meeting CSRD reporting requirements. So do you really want to make an impact? Then you cannot avoid taking a close look at your value chain and working with suppliers and other […]