ESG legislation
Clarity in ESG laws and regulations
In the rapidly changing landscape of ESG laws and regulations, it is crucial for organizations not only to react but also to proactively anticipate developments. New requirements regarding sustainability, transparency, and reporting are emerging at a rapid pace. This calls for clarity: Which rules are relevant to your organization, both now and in the future?
A Legislative Analysis offers exactly that. We identify which laws and regulations apply to your organization and what changes are on the horizon. This allows you to plan ahead, make strategic decisions, and align your governance accordingly. No legal maze — just a clear roadmap for future-proof policies.
We help organizations navigate their regulatory environment and translate complex requirements into concrete action items — with insight, structure, and an approach tailored to your goals.
Here’s how we do it — your own action plan in three steps
1. Screening
It starts with insight. We break down the complex world of European sustainability legislation into manageable components. With our Sustainability Legislative Scan, we map out legislation ranging from the EU Taxonomy to the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD), and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). We ensure that your organization understands what is required and where you currently stand.
2. Performance
We translate and/or simplify relevant criteria and assess them within the organization. This is how we determine compliance: Are norms, rules, standards, or expectations being met? We provide you with fact-based information about sustainability initiatives. Ambitious goals? With our support, you can set them with confidence. We challenge you to set the bar for sustainability as high as possible.
3. Roadmap: taking action
Based on the latest sustainability legislation, we guide your organization toward immediately actionable steps. We identify the key gaps in implementation and reporting and draw up an action plan to address them. With CO₂ reduction targets aligned with the Climate Agreement (SBTi standard) and CSRD-compliant. And with a roadmap full of building blocks and steps, so your organization can become fully future-ready. Sustainable in the long term.
Frequently asked questions
New European legislation often has a direct impact on processes, responsibilities, and decision-making within organizations. By understanding changes in a timely manner, you can strategically mitigate risks and make choices that align with your long-term strategy.
An omnibus proposal is a package of legislative proposals that amends multiple existing EU legal instruments at the same time, usually within the same policy area. In 2025, the European Commission announced ten such proposals, including those related to sustainability reporting and environmental legislation.
A European regulation takes effect immediately and applies in the same way in all EU member states. A European directive sets out objectives that member states must implement themselves through national laws, with some flexibility in how they do so. Member states can choose the form and means of implementation.
Getting started with your own team
We strongly believe in teamwork. We tailor our long-term strategic programs to meet the specific needs of your company or organization. We’re a dedicated team of three to six experts — diverse and resilient — who work together to guide your organization from development through implementation. This ensures quality and guarantees the continuity of your sustainability initiatives. Ready to make an impact together?
A selection of our experts
Meet two of our experts who — together with a strong team of fellow experts — contribute to our clients’ long-term success.
Maarten Andriessen
