Empact at Positive Impact Foundation’s Innovation, AI & Impact event
70% of companies do not have reliable supply chain data. AI can help fill in. But who decides if it’s good enough? We are investing in smart systems, data tracking and AI tools. But while machines are getting smarter and smarter, the real question remains: how do we make sure people understand, use and trust […]
The ESPR explained: what the new ecodesign rules mean for your organization
The way Europe looks at products is fundamentally changing. With the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the European Union is setting new requirements for virtually all physical products entering the European market. From textiles to furniture, batteries to electronics, products must become more sustainable, repairable and recyclable. In April 2025, the European Commission published […]
CSRD in practice: when reporting becomes strategic
In a recent interview during CSRD Day, Martin de Jong, founder of Empact, spoke to the BusySeasonTalks podcast about how organizations get real value from sustainability reporting. His message? CSRD is not a monster to be tamed, but a tool to strengthen your business. A more mature conversation about sustainability What Martin notices in the […]
DPP and AI: why transparency without governance doesn’t work
Accelerating toward a circular economy requires transparency about chains, products, materials. For example, through the ESPR, Batteries Regulation and CPR, Digital Product Passports are becoming mandatory for a variety of product groups. AI systems promise to help process all that data. But who ultimately makes the decisions? And who is responsible when things go wrong? […]
Due diligence in ESG and European sustainability laws
Due diligence plays a central role in the sustainability transformation of organizations. With the first CSRD reports now published and the CSDDD on the way, systematic examination of ESG risks and impacts is becoming increasingly important.