Press Release: ESG consulting firm Empact opens office in Germany
Haarlem – Cologne, July 5, 2022. ESG consulting firm Empact is expanding into the German market. From a new location in Cologne, German clients will be advised on sustainability, ESG, CSR and RBC. Martin de Jong, founder of Empact: “It is a logical next step in Empact’s development to meet the needs of our customers. […]
Greenwashing? Communicate honestly about sustainability and don’t suffer reputational damage
At Empact, we can get immensely annoyed by people who call out on occasion that a sustainability claim is false. Sure, greenwashing is a problem that needs to be addressed. But if too many companies keep their green ambitions under the table precisely because they fear being accused of greenwashing, precious opportunities for change are […]
CSR Due Diligence becomes paramount for businesses
On Feb. 24, 2022, the European Commission adopted and published the long-awaited proposal on due diligence in the supply chain. The focus of these European rules is on the potential negative human rights and environmental impacts of business activities. In short, there will be no more non-commitment and an obligation for organizations to start doing […]
Press release: Empact will provide insight into effects of CSR policy of RVO
The Hague, March 2, 2022. The Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) is taking an important step forward in stimulating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Namely, a system is being developed that will make the effects of its policy in this area more transparent. The RVO is receiving help in this process from consultancy firm Empact, which […]
The biggest ESG fiascos in recent history
Three examples of what can happen when companies underestimate ESG risks Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are playing an increasing role in corporate strategy. In many cases, this is still a response to the increased demand for ESG investments and the exploding market for sustainable products and services. So it is a question of […]