Laws & regulations

Amid the growing tide of legislation and regulations surrounding sustainability issues, your company faces the significant challenge of making progress toward sustainability and providing transparency regarding its impact on people, the environment, and environment. More and more C-level executives and decision-makers are committed to a sustainable transition, focused on concrete, measurable results for a sustainable future. Understanding ESG legislation is, of course, of great importance in this regard. We embrace this challenge with determination, taking a refreshing approach to making organizations future-proof.

Navigating ESG legislation with a clear purpose

In light of the growing body of ESG legislation, companies are being called upon to be transparent about both their positive and negative impacts. This requires an appropriate strategy, governance structure, and reporting framework. To this end, it’s essential not to get lost in the legal jungle. What’s expected of you? And how do you prepare your organization for the future? We guide organizations every step of the way. We not only provide clear insight into the requirements but also practical guidance on implementation.

Overview of laws and regulations

Stay prepared for changes in laws and regulations. From reporting requirements to product standards and due diligence: we help organizations understand the impact of these changes and translate that understanding into concrete actions.

CSRD

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The CSRD requires organizations to report transparently on their impact on people, the environment, and governance. The directive places sustainability on the same level as financial reporting.

VSME

Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs
The VSME provides a practical reporting framework for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It helps organizations document sustainability information in a structured manner and share it with customers, investors, and other stakeholders.

CSDDD

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The CSDDD requires organizations to identify, address, and report on human rights and environmental risks in their supply chains.

PPWR

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The PPWR introduces new requirements for packaging in terms of recyclability, reuse, material use, and waste reduction, with the goal of creating a circular packaging chain.

EmpCo

Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition
EmpCo is imposing stricter rules on sustainability claims and sustainability labels. The law is intended to protect consumers from misleading or unfounded green claims.

ESPR

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The ESPR introduces sustainability requirements for a wide range of products. These include requirements related to circularity, repair, material use, product information, and the Digital Product Passport.

EUDR

EU Deforestation Regulation
The EUDR requires organizations to demonstrate that certain raw materials and products do not contribute to deforestation and sets out comprehensive traceability requirements throughout the supply chain.

CBAM

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
CBAM is designed to prevent carbon leakage by introducing a CO₂ tax on specific imported products. As a result, organizations will face new reporting and compliance requirements.

SBTi

Science Based Targets initiative
SBTi helps organizations set science-based climate targets that contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

CO₂ performance ladder

Sustainability Tool for CO₂ Reduction
The CO₂ Performance Ladder helps organizations systematically reduce their CO₂ emissions and is widely used in procurement processes and supply chain collaborations.

WEEE

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
The WEEE Directive sets requirements for the collection, treatment, and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment to reduce waste and make better use of raw materials.

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