Europe’s approach to packaging is undergoing a radical change. Packaging protects products and facilitates transportation, but at the same time generates an enormous amount of waste. According to the European Commission, every European produces approximately 190 kilograms of packaging waste
Rotterdam, October 2026 — AgriFood companies expanding into international markets are increasingly faced with the same question: How do you demonstrate that you operate sustainably in a way that truly convinces a foreign buyer, an importing country, or the EU?
Starting in 2026, what will matter is no longer the size of your business, but how much energy it uses The European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) is being revised, which will change the basis for the Dutch energy audit requirement.
The Dutch healthcare sector faces a dual challenge: continuing to provide high-quality, accessible care while demonstrably making its operations more sustainable. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is the umbrella term for the three pillars against which sustainability is assessed. Applying
Credibility starts with how a company is run By definition, a charity has a social mission. But a social mission is no guarantee of socially responsible business practices. That distinction is becoming increasingly important and apparent. Donors, grantmakers, and partners
Sustainable and responsible business plays an increasing role in business. For many SMEs, it still feels like something for “later” or something complicated: something for large corporates, with extensive reporting and complex rules. But in practice, we see something different.
Pressure is mounting on the agrifood sector to reduce climate impacts. Food production accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including from agricultural activities, land use and land use change. At the same time, the sector faces
As of July 1, 2026, the Netherlands is introducing a new road pricing system for freight traffic. This measure will have an impact on the cost structure of transport companies and is an important step towards a more sustainable and
The ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) was created by the IFRS Foundation with the goal of creating a globally uniform framework for sustainability reporting, similar to the way IFRS harmonizes financial reporting. The driving forces behind its creation: Fragmentation of
Rotterdam, January 2026 – Cooperate Green and Daamen & van Sluis Accountants Belastingadviseurs have entered into a partnership to carefully support clients on sustainability and social issues. With this collaboration, both parties ensure that these issues, when they occur with
