How to create an effective decarbonisation plan
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.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) explained
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.
Whatever Europe decides: with these no-regret actions you stand strong
The European Commission’s proposal would greatly reduce the number of companies required to comply with the CSRD. We use "would" because as of yet, that is not a given. This means that a large proportion of companies are faced with a time of uncertainty. These are the no-regret actions which will give your company a competitive advantage – regardless of the eventual outcome.
The EU Competitiveness Compass: Competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand-in-hand
In late January, the EU presented its Competitiveness Compass, a guideline to – over the next five years – make Europe the continent where the technologies and services of the future are developed and where clean products are made, as well as the first continent to become climate-neutral.
ESG trends for 2025: What can you expect?
In 2025, ESG will become an even more defining factor in the economic landscape than ever before. Companies will face a number of challenging changes, and will need to demonstrate vision, commitment and innovation to play a leading role in this transition. At the same time, the new developments offer plenty of opportunities for companies to realize both social impact and commercial added value. Below are six key trends will set the tone in the coming months.
Update: on 26 February 2025, the European Commission published its EU Omnibus proposal to simplify sustainability legislation. Read our more recent article about it here.
The climate transition plan: a critical component of every sustainability report
Alongside a carbon footprint and emission reduction targets, large companies in Europe now also need a climate transition plan for their sustainability report and strategy. What exactly does this entail, and how do you tackle such a plan?
Update: on 26 February 2025, the European Commission published its EU Omnibus proposal to simplify sustainability legislation. Read our more recent article about it here.
The Green Directives: no more greenwashing
The European Union is taking action against misleading eco-labels and green claims. This is a great opportunity for companies with a strong sustainability strategy to market their story. But how do you communicate your ESG initiatives effectively, and how do you substantiate them?
Pantarein event highlights pragmatic approach to CSRD
On Tuesday 12 November 2024, for the third year in a row, we brought together sustainability managers for an inspiring afternoon of knowledge-sharing on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and sustainability reporting. The central theme this year: How should you deal with the CSRD pragmatically? We summarize the key insights for you.
Update: on 26 February 2025, the European Commission published its EU Omnibus proposal to simplify sustainability legislation. Read our more recent article about it here.
Meet our Team Leads: Jonas Kiesekoms, Head of Communication
For more than 20 years, Pantarein has been building the sustainable world of tomorrow as a consulting firm. Our growing team assists various companies in their ESG trajectories. At the helm of the projects are our team leads: senior consultants with tons of experience. But who are they, and what drives them? They will tell us all about this in our ‘meet our team leads’ mini-series. Here, you will get to know Jonas Kiesekoms, Head of Communication.
