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Why Sustainability is a Priority, brings you Profit and you should invest time in it
While it is true that for most smaller organisations reporting it is not (yet) mandatory to make a sustainability report; your enterprise is part of a bigger value chain, and within the chain most likely some of your partners will have a reporting obligation. Making your own sustainability report will make doing business with you
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How to get started with Sustainability (reporting)?
Starting with sustainability reporting can be a daunting task. Where do you start? What needs to be included? We have helped clients with this question, and usually it is a matter of just starting. Make sure you look at the following 4 elements: As you can see from the quick summary above, it is a
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Sea level rise and the effect on the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
A client of mine was asking during our risk assessment “what if the sea level rises; would the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp still function”? Let’s have a quick look. Because ports are usually located at the coast and close to rivers, these areas are extra sensitive to climate change. In the article “multi-hazard risk
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COP28: highlights, lowlights and results
From 28th of November to the 12th of December 2023, in the city of Dubai, the world’s leaders and environmental activists gathered for the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28. The conference was a whirlwind of discussions, negotiations, and commitments, with both highlights and lowlights marking the event. The highlights of the conference were
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Thresholds in CSRD modified
On October 17, 2023, the European Commission modified the thresholds in the Accounting Directive, influencing which entities are mandated to file Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliant reports. The financial thresholds have increased by around 25% to account for inflation over the past decade and alleviate reporting burdens for smaller companies. Micro companies are currently
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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Climate change is a pressing issue, and it’s essential for each of us to play our part in mitigating its effects. Here are five easy ways you can reduce your carbon footprint: 1) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space. The
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Sustainability is complex: Danish toymaker Lego claims recycled plastic has a higher carbon footprint.
Lego uses about 100.000 tonnes of virgin plastic per year. They have set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 37% by 2032, and net zero by 2050. In 2021 they presented a prototype brick made from recycled water bottles, engineered in more than 3 years by over 150 scientists. However, in September 2023, after
Embracing the Imperative: The Significance of Initiating Sustainability Reporting
In an era marked by environmental challenges, economic shifts, and evolving societal expectations, the call for sustainable business practices has never been more resounding. One crucial aspect of this transition is the initiation of sustainability reporting, a process through which organizations transparently communicate their economic, environmental, and social impacts. While the idea of sustainability reporting
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What are Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions?
There is a lot of talk around scope 1,2 and 3 emissions. But what are they, why is it important and how does it affect me? It all starts with the EU regulations on climate change. Under ESRE reporting, the section E1 Climat change, companies are requested to report their Scope 1, Scope 2, and
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