The gap analysis as a key part of your CSRD trajectory
The CSRD gap analysis is a critical step following the examination of your double materiality assessment. We explain its importance and the main steps involved.
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.
New regulation for European carbon prices: the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
On 1 October 2023, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force. This is a new tool through which Europe aims to combat carbon leakage and to put a fair price on the carbon emissions of certain goods entering the European Union. The CBAM will have a direct impact on organisations working with carbon-intensive goods and materials, and indirectly affect the carbon approach of other companies. Here we summarise the main points 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.
From ‘ticking the box’ to value creation: takeaways from our CSRD seminar
On Monday 23 October 2023, we invited 200 sustainability professionals for a crash course on CSRD and sustainability reporting. The key question of the day: How do you create value in a world increasingly focused on sustainability? We sum up our key answers 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.
Double materiality analysis: this is how you do it
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) publishes guidelines on the materiality analysis; a key concept in mandatory sustainability reporting under the CSRD. What do you need to know?
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.
Care for biodiversity will be crucial to companies too
CSRD-regulated companies have to report on their impacts, risks and opportunities linked to biodiversity and ecosystems, if and when biodiversity is material (relevant) to their business operations. So it’s high time to zoom in on this reporting standard: does it apply to your company? And how do you tackle biodiversity as a strategic topic?
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 EU Taxonomy explained
Companies subject to the European reporting requirement (NFRD or CSRD) must disclose how much of their turnover and expenditure is ‘sustainable’. What is and isn’t sustainable is defined within the EU Taxonomy. This European sustainability bible, launched in 2020, will enter into force in phases.
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.
Due diligence: care for people and the environment in the supply chains
On 24 May 2024, the Council of the European Union approved the Corporate SustainabilityDue Diligence Directive. From 26 July 2027, the first companies will berequired to protect human rights and the environment in their global supplychains.
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.
And the Award for Best Sustainability Report goes to …
Both Vandemoortele and Oxfam Fair Trade won awards at the Best Belgian Sustainability Reports ceremony. This was great recognition for their sustainable efforts!
3 trends in sustainability reporting
Busy preparing your sustainability report? Be sure to keep an eye on the latest trends and standards. That way, you create a report with impact.
