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. […]
The VSME explained: European standard for sustainability reporting by SMEs
The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) is a new European standard developed specifically for SMEs. This voluntary standard helps SMEs report on their sustainability performance in a structured way. But what exactly is the VSME, why was it developed and what does it mean for your business? In this article, we answer these […]
Empact: ESRS revision should strengthen strategic utility, not weaken it
The European Commission is revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) through the so-called “Omnibus proposals. The aim is to reduce the reporting burden on companies. As an ESG specialist, Empact responded to EFRAG’s public consultation on this revision. Our key message: the revision is going in the wrong direction In our view, the proposed […]
Without migrant workers, no production. But at what cost?
The Dutch economy runs on people, and increasingly, these are people from beyond our borders. From knowledge migrants from India or China to labor migrants from Poland, Ukraine and Bulgaria – they are indispensable in all sectors. Also in the fish processing sector. According to the Advisory Council on Migration, some 800,000 labor migrants are […]
ESG explained: what is it and why is it so valuable?
The business world is changing rapidly, and in it, ESG is central. Environmental, Social and Governance are no longer separate concepts but form an integrated framework that gives direction on how organizations can future-proof themselves. In this article, we explain in plain language what ESG exactly means, which legal frameworks are relevant, and how organizations […]