Op 30 december 2025 moeten grote en middelgrote ondernemingen voldoen aan de nieuwe Europese ontbossingsverordening (EUDR). Die verplicht bedrijven om aan te tonen dat de grondstoffen die ze gebruiken en hun daarvan afgeleide producten ontbossingsvrij zijn. In deze insight stellen we ons stappenplan voor een werkbaar EUDR-traject voor.

Op 31 juli publiceerde EFRAG een ontwerpversie van de vereenvoudigde ESRS, de Europese duurzaamheidsrapportagestandaarden. De vereenvoudiging past binnen het EU-omnibusvoorstel, waarmee de Europese Commissie de administratieve lasten van de Green Deal-wetgeving voor bedrijven wil verlichten. Wat zijn de belangrijkste aanpassingen? En wat betekenen ze in de praktijk?

The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to demonstrate that their products are deforestation-free. The deadline for large companies is 30 December 2025, and for SMEs, 30 June 2026. Proper preparation takes time, and the obligations vary depending on the type of company. Pantarein has developed a tailored approach. Below, we explain what the EUDR entails, how our roadmap is structured, and why a customised approach makes all the difference.

The SBTi's science-based targets help organisations understand how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In this insight, we explore the key steps in that process, what committing to the SBTi entails, and the benefits it can bring.

The clock is ticking for companies covered by the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This new European legislation aims to combat global forest degradation by banning high-risk products linked to deforestation from the European market. Palm oil, soya, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber, cattle and their derivatives are central to it. With the compliance deadline fast approaching – 30 December 2025 for large and medium-sized companies and 30 June 2026 for smaller businesses – now is the time to make sure your organisation is prepared.

European and Belgian companies are increasingly feeling the impact of climate change. Extreme weather conditions, rising raw material prices, interrupted supply chains and stricter regulations all have direct financial consequences. Those who map the risks in time – both for production sites and in the value chain – can better anticipate, adjust their strategy, and strengthen their company’s resilience. But what exactly does a climate risk analysis entail? And how do you put it into practice?

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Our greenhouse gas emissions are changing the climate at a dangerous rate. This leads to more extreme weather events and loss of biodiversity. In turn, these evolutions pose increasing financial and health risks and disrupt value chains. Companies play a key role in addressing the climate crisis. By decarbonising their operations, they help stabilise the climate while also strengthening their position in a market that is moving towards a climate-neutral economy.

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Packaging waste in the European Union continues to increase, while recycling rates have stagnated for a number of years. With the PPWR, the EU aims to change this. The new regulation has been in force since 11 February 2025, with the first measures applying from 12 August 2026. The goal: To make all packaging on the European market recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030.

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Voor grote bedrijven is duurzaamheidsrapportering verplicht, maar ook voor kleinere ondernemingen wordt het steeds belangrijker om inzichtelijk te maken hoe zij bijdragen aan een duurzame toekomst. De Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Micro and Small Enterprises, kortweg de VSME-standaard, biedt een toegankelijke en praktische oplossing om vrijwillig te rapporteren in de geest van de Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), zonder zware rapporteringslast. Door het omnibusvoorstel om de duurzaamheidswetgeving te vereenvoudigen, wint de VSME-standaard aan belang, ook voor grotere bedrijven met minder dan 1.000 medewerkers.

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