ESG implementation

Create lasting change

ESG implementation is about change. And change does not happen by itself. On the one hand, because an organisation’s existing processes are often fully integrated into systems, ways of working and people’s behaviour. On the other, because the urgency, benefits and necessity of change are always up for debate. 

We believe there is a big difference between knowing that change is necessary and actually changing. That is why Empact has developed a unique process.

The Empact approach

ESG implementation is about changing the very foundation of an organisation. It is about the fundamental way in which employees and stakeholders see the world. This means that ESG changes can never be part of a standard change process.

We believe in growing and developing the informal organisation on ESG. This change is based on the strategy and deals with objectives, activities, responsibilities, budgets and KPIs. We call this the upper stream. 

In addition to the upper current, there is a undercurrent that is at least as important. It is about informal organisational change and includes the culture of the organisation and the people who work there. At Empact, this goes far beyond providing good examples or training. Again, we believe in growing and developing the informal organisation in terms of ESG.

Issues commonly raised during the process of implementing upper current ESG include the following:

  • What operational adjustments are needed to reduce environmental impact?
  • What innovations can we adopt to promote sustainability?
  • How can we integrate ESG criteria (such as ISO 14001 compliance) into the supplier selection process?
  • How can we implement a sustainable procurement policy that prioritises suppliers with strong ESG performance?
  • What revisions to existing SOPs (standard operating procedures) are needed to integrate sustainable practices, such as minimising water and energy consumption?
  • How to integrate monitoring and reporting of ESG performance into existing ERP systems?
  • How do I integrate ESG stakeholder management into my existing CSM systems?
  • How do we integrate ESG KPIs into existing performance measurement systems?

The following questions often arise when designing change in the undercurrent:

  • How can we integrate ESG values into our corporate culture?
  • What ESG knowledge and skills do we need in our organisation?
  • How do we train our teams in ESG?
  • What are effective strategies for managing change and overcoming resistance?
  • How can we motivate employees to actively contribute to ESG initiatives?

Do you recognise these questions or are you struggling with other ESG implementation issues? Don’t hesitate to contact us. Empact can help you with questions big and small.

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Our customers

“The Empact team has been involved with CBS as sustainability consultants for several years, they know the organisation well and are very appreciated within CBS for its pleasant and professional contact.”
Martin van AdrichemCBS
“Without Empact, the knowledge products and workflow would not have been as good. The cooperation between Sdu and Empact will hopefully continue for a very long time, because Empact takes our products and services to a high level.”
Janine HeemskerkSDU
“We really started looking for a partner that goes beyond reporting and compliance. Empact quickly came into the picture as the best option. Not only because of their expertise in the CSRD and developing and integrating an ESG strategy, but also because they came across as very knowledgeable and driven. You can see in every aspect that we both want to set the tone, and that makes for a nice cooperation.”
Freek HeurkensOTTO Work Force
"Empact is strong in translating complexity into practice-oriented application. It is an art to make it simple and they know the language of reporting like no other. We can put that to good use to achieve our ambitions."
Remco ImmersCBS
"It is very nice that Empact is a reliable partner, they deliver on time and above expectations. They not only deliver what we have requested, but also think along with us and make connections between the different products."
Leonoor de KruifSDU
"It can sometimes be difficult to make decisions and then you risk getting stuck, but at those moments Empact knows how to move flexibly or give a push based on their expertise, so that we keep up to speed."
Peter BoumanOTTO Work Force

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