{"id":19064,"date":"2025-05-13T11:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/esg-corporate-sustainability\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:39:13","slug":"esg-corporate-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/esg-corporate-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"ESG &amp; corporate sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-gradient\" 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non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Sustainability as a lever for growth<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>In a rapidly changing world, corporate sustainability is no longer just an obligation, it is above all an opportunity to create economic value and to safeguard the value of your enterprise.<br \/>\nWhether for a multinational or SME, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) aspects continue to play a key role in your operations and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background 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4px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ESG-duurzaam-ondernemen-2-scaled.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" alt=\"sociale-audit\" aria-label=\"ESG-duurzaam-ondernemen (2)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271365%27%20height%3D%272048%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201365%202048%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271365%27%20height%3D%272048%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\"><!--StartFragment --><span class=\"cf0\">The lasting impact of sustainability<\/span><!--EndFragment --><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><p>Regardless of reporting obligations, sustainability directly shapes the way your business operates and grows. Customers, banks, investors, and other stakeholders increasingly expect clarity on your environmental and social performance.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainability is not a legal checkbox, but it is indeed a strategic tool for all companies, including SMEs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\"><p>Our focus? Value creation &amp; impact<br \/>\n<!--EndFragment --><\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><p>We help organizations transition to proactive value creation, where sustainability becomes an engine for operational excellence and competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Our experts will help you to:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Assess and exploit the economic opportunities of sustainability.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Translate your sustainability ambitions into realistic and profitable plans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Build a business model that is both resilient and future-proof.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Keeping your business top of mind and attractive to investors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Create value for employees, shareholders and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Sustainable business, tailored to your organization<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Result-oriented and immediately applicable<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">ESG Quick scan<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>An ESG quick scan is a first step to weigh the ESG maturity of your business. Our quick scan identifies in a short period of time which ESG aspects have financial impact and how they relate to your business model.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Kickstart package<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>An accessible and affordable entry-level package for SMEs and medium-sized companies. We perform a targeted quick scan, formulate quick tangible wins and advise strategic actions tailored to your company. A manageable total package as a first step towards sustainable entrepreneurship. This package may qualify for financial support through the so-called SME e-wallet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Sustainability as growth engine<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We translate your sustainability ambitions into a feasible and results-oriented growth strategy. Together we determine material themes, formulate concrete objectives and build a realistic financial growth plan tailored to your sector, maturity and market position.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">ESG due diligence in acquisitions and investments<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We identify ESG risks and opportunities in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Whether you are on the buy side or the sell side, we protect your interest by assessing the company\u2019s ESG maturity and we translate it into a reliable financial valuation, projected over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Customized projects<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Together with our network of experts, we help you realize concrete improvement projects with a focus on strategic added value. Think of CO\u2082 reduction, energy efficiency, circular processes, sustainable building management, climate plans, welfare policy and good governance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Reporting &amp; compliance<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Dual Materiality Analysis<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>The dual materiality analysis (DMA) goes beyond a quick scan and forms the basis for strategic choices, operational focus and credible stakeholder communication. We map your impact structurally and examine which factors have a financial impact. The DMA also provides the basis for future CSRD reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Reporting guidance (CSRD &amp; VSME) &amp; Data management<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We guide you in preparing a sustainability report in accordance with the CSRD or VSME standard. We can also assist suppliers who need to provide ESG data to larger customers. We set up systems for data management and data exchange according to the latest European standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#dadada;--awb-bg-color-hover:#dadada;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Audit &amp; assurance<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We perform the audit of your CSRD report or we support you in its preparation. This ensures you have accurate, verifiable and well-substantiated sustainability information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/waarom_duurzaam_ondernemen-scaled.webp&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/waarom_duurzaam_ondernemen-scaled.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" alt=\"waarom_duurzaam_ondernemen\" aria-label=\"waarom_duurzaam_ondernemen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202048%201365%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Why move towards sustainable business practices?<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Strong reputation in the labor market<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more employees are choosing companies that actively contribute to society. A proven, sustainable brand is indispensable for your employer branding. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Maintain customer confidence<br \/>\n<\/strong>The importance of sustainable business continues to grow as an essential element in your competitive strategy. Prove to your customers that they have made the right, forward-looking choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Convincing to Investors<br \/>\n<\/strong>Investors are focusing their resources toward sustainable initiatives. You can back up your filings and the value(ring) of your business with your vision of the future in undeniable numerical data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Valuation of your business<br \/>\n<\/strong>An ESG strategy gives resilience to your business and builds a future-proof business model that not only saves costs but also responds to new regulations and market expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-container-werkwijze\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 45px );margin-left: calc(-45px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-45px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Working with Baker Tilly?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:45px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin bt-container-werkwijze-number\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>1<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Entrepreneurial experience<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>The ESG framework touches every part of your business strategy. That\u2019s why we take a holistic view of your plans and challenges. With real entrepreneurial experience and expertise, we act as your sparring partner to help grow your company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:45px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin bt-container-werkwijze-number\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>2<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Immediately practical<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Our focus is on feasibility and implementation. You\u2019ll receive full transformation guidance in clear, pragmatic steps, supported by a concrete project plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:45px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin bt-container-werkwijze-number\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>3<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Proven approach<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We guide you through a structured follow-up model with interim milestones, ROI calculations, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. Our modular approach adapts to your size, maturity, and growth ambitions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:45px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-text-no-margin bt-container-werkwijze-number\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>4<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Financial expertise<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Sustainability investments must be financially sound and deliver long-term margin improvements. We provide in-depth financial expertise and practical support with investments, subsidies, and tax optimization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:45px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:22.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:22.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:22.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:22.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:22.5px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin bt-container-werkwijze-number\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>5<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\">Our sustainability vision<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>We don\u2019t just advise on sustainability\u2014we live it. Beyond creating lasting value for our clients, we actively contribute to a positive impact on people, the environment, and society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" 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class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column bt-custom_slider\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" style=\"--awb-dots-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%));--awb-dots-size:10px;--awb-dots-active-size:10px;--awb-column-spacing:60px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;\" data-post-type-label=\"teamleden\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"7000\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"no\" data-columns=\"4\" data-columnsmedium=\"3\" data-columnssmall=\"2\" data-itemmargin=\"60\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"1\" data-mousepointer=\"default\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-speed=\"500\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\"><div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-team post-card swiper-slide\" 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fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:15px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 3;--awb-max-width:250px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:250px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" alt=\"Philip Dooms\" title=\"Philip Dooms\" 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style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);font-size:1em;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);\">Philip Dooms<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 fusion-text-no-margin\" 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fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><a class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-envelope far circle-no fusion-link\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 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esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What does European regulation currently say about sustainability reporting for SMEs?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:52:09+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-27471\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-27471\" href=\"#collapse-1-27471\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What does European regulation currently say about sustainability reporting for SMEs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-27471\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-27471\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p>Following the approval of the Omnibus I package by the European Parliament on 16 December 2025, the situation for SMEs has changed significantly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Listed SMEs are fully removed from the CSRD scope.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe CSRD is now definitively limited to large companies with more than 1,000 employees and a turnover exceeding EUR 450 million.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value chain protection:<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce the rules enter into force, companies with fewer than 1,000 employees will not be required to provide information beyond the voluntary VSME standards. If reporting companies nevertheless attempt to contractually require additional information, such provisions will not be binding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The agreement still requires formal approval by the Council of the EU, expected in early 2026. Following publication in the Official Journal, the changes will enter into force 20 days later.<\/p>\n<p>In short, <strong>SMEs (listed or not) will no longer fall under the CSRD reporting obligation and are explicitly protected against excessive information requests from within the value chain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19874 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is sustainability relevant to my business if I don&#8217;t have to report?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-08-27T10:57:18+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19874\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19874\" href=\"#collapse-1-19874\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is sustainability relevant to my business if I don&#8217;t have to report?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19874\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19874\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Even without reporting requirements, sustainability today has a direct impact on the operation and future of your business. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers, banks, investors and larger partners are increasingly asking questions about environmental and social performance, regardless of whether your company falls under the CSRD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, as part of a value chain, sooner or later you will be asked to provide sustainability information, for example as part of due diligence obligations or tenders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate sustainability also strengthens your reputation, reduces operational risks and helps you save costs in terms of energy, raw materials and waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In short, sustainability is not a legal checkbox, but a strategic advantage even for smaller or non-reporting companies.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19903 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the ESRS standards?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:48:00+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19903\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19903\" href=\"#collapse-1-19903\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the ESRS standards?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19903\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19903\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><p>The ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) define how companies under the CSRD must report on sustainability (ESG).<br \/>\nThe original ESRS standards, approved in 2023, remain fully applicable to Wave 1 companies. These companies must continue to report in accordance with the original standards. However, a limited \u201cquick fix\u201d applies, allowing certain data points and disclosures to be provided in a phased or simplified manner. This reduces implementation pressure without removing the substantive reporting obligations.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of the<strong> Omnibus agreement at the end of 2025<\/strong>, work is also underway on <strong>amended ESRS standards<\/strong> for companies that will fall under the <strong>CSRD at a later stage<\/strong>. These simplified ESRS standards are currently in the <strong>approval phase<\/strong> and will apply to later reporting waves.<\/p>\n<p>In summary:<br \/>\n<strong>Wave 1 \u2192 original ESRS + limited quick fix<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Later application \u2192 amended (simplified) ESRS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19884 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How is CSRD and ESG different from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T08:01:55+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19884\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19884\" href=\"#collapse-1-19884\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is CSRD and ESG different from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19884\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19884\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><p>While CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) often involved non-committal, goodwill-based initiatives, CSRD is a mandatory framework, financially relevant and deeply integrated into business operations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ESG carries legal implications, including compliance with CSRD regulations.<\/li>\n<li>ESG is linked to legislation such as the CSDDD.<\/li>\n<li>It affects access to capital because investors use ESG criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CSR was often a separate function, while ESG aspects include risk management, strategy, financial and operational aspects and requires measurable KPIs that are comparable across companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19864 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">As an SME, should I pay attention to sustainability?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-11T16:49:13+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19864\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19864\" href=\"#collapse-1-19864\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">As an SME, should I pay attention to sustainability?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19864\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19864\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Even without reporting requirements, sustainability today has a direct impact on the operation and future of your business. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers, banks, investors and larger partners are increasingly asking questions about environmental and social performance, regardless of whether your company falls under the CSRD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, as part of a value chain, sooner or later you will be asked to provide sustainability information, for example as part of due diligence obligations or tenders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate sustainability also strengthens your reputation, reduces operational risks and helps you save costs in terms of energy, raw materials and waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In short, sustainability is not a legal checkbox, but a strategic advantage, even for smaller or non-reporting companies.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19845 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why is ESG important to investors and banks?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:50:41+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19845\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19845\" href=\"#collapse-1-19845\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is ESG important to investors and banks?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19845\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19845\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><p>Financial institutions and investors are placing increasing importance on ESG criteria in their decisions and capital expenditures and loans.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESG data are used to assess risks (such as climate risks or reputational damage) and to compare sustainability risk profiles. They help determine access to credit, insurance, and favorable financing terms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong ESG profile can thus lead to better financing conditions, increased investment interest and thus a higher valuation (value) of a company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19830 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the main European ESG regulations and legislation?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:54:11+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19830\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19830\" href=\"#collapse-1-19830\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the main European ESG regulations and legislation?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19830\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19830\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\"><p>European ESG regulation consists of a coherent framework that embeds sustainability into reporting, risk management, and market access. The main pillars are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)<\/strong><br \/>\nMandatory ESG reporting for large companies, in accordance with the ESRS standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU Taxonomy Regulation<\/strong><br \/>\nClassifies which economic activities are considered sustainable, primarily relevant for financial markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)<\/strong><br \/>\nTransparency requirements for financial institutions regarding sustainability risks and impacts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)<\/strong><br \/>\nObligations related to human rights and environmental due diligence throughout the value chain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)<\/strong><br \/>\nRequires companies to demonstrate that certain products are deforestation-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, there is a wide range of more specific European legislation that is already in force or in the pipeline, such as ETS2, CBAM, ecodesign and product legislation, chemicals regulation, and sector-specific obligations. These rules often have a direct operational and financial impact, independent of CSRD reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19858 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the role of external verification or audit?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:48:43+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19858\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19858\" href=\"#collapse-1-19858\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the role of external verification or audit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19858\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19858\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\"><p>Companies falling under the CSRD are required to have their sustainability reporting audited by an external auditor. This independent assurance ensures that your sustainability information is accurate, complete, and aligned with ESRS standards.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within this legislation, limited assurance is the standard today. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verifying internal controls and processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">validating data systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testing of KPI calculations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess whether the information presents a true and fair view of your ESG performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External verification not only increases reliability for stakeholders, but also helps your organization identify and improve weaknesses in data management and processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19835 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I measure ESG performance?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-08-27T10:57:14+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19835\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19835\" href=\"#collapse-1-19835\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I measure ESG performance?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19835\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19835\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">measure ESG performance, start from a systematic approach with specific KPIs for each pillar: <\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <strong>Environmental<\/strong>, for example, you measure CO2 emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3), energy consumption, water use, waste production and circular<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">material use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Social<\/strong> includes employee satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, occupational safety, training and development, and community impact.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Governance<\/strong> includes diversity within the board of directors, ethical incidents, compliance violations and transparency in compensation structures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, use various methods to clearly chart progress and adjust as needed: set SMART goals, implement a dashboard for periodic tracking, and regularly report on progress to management and stakeholders. Provide external verification of key metrics to increase credibility. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19823 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the VSME standard?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:47:46+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19823\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19823\" href=\"#collapse-1-19823\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the VSME standard?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19823\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19823\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><p>VSME stands for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs, a simplified framework for small businesses that wish to report voluntarily or are requested by business partners to report about their sustainability performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19805 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the EU taxonomy?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:47:13+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19805\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19805\" href=\"#collapse-1-19805\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the EU taxonomy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19805\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19805\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-11 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><p>The EU Taxonomy is a classification system that defines which economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable. It sets out six environmental objectives\u2014ranging from climate change mitigation to biodiversity protection\u2014and establishes technical criteria that activities must meet to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>Under the CSRD, companies must disclose what share of their revenue, capital expenditure (CapEx), and operating expenditure (OpEx) is taxonomy-aligned. This creates transparency for investors on how much of a company\u2019s activities truly contribute to sustainability goals and helps prevent greenwashing.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming Omnibus proposal, however, introduces a relaxation of certain EU Taxonomy reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19794 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are material ESG themes?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:46:34+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19794\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19794\" href=\"#collapse-1-19794\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are material ESG themes?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19794\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19794\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-12 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material ESG topics are sustainability issues that<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">either have significant financial impact on your business (outside-in perspective)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">either where your business has significant impact on people and the environment (inside-out perspective)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dual perspective is also called <\/span><b>the dual materiality analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mentioned where stakeholders are also consulted and risks and opportunities are assessed. Examples include climate change <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in agriculture or energy-intensive sectors, working conditions in the manufacturing industry, or water management on farms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-19813 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What do Belgian regulations currently say about sustainability reporting?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:49:51+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-19813\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-19813\" href=\"#collapse-1-19813\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What do Belgian regulations currently say about sustainability reporting?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-19813\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-19813\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-13 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><p>Belgium has formally transposed the CSRD into national legislation. This means that the European sustainability reporting rules<strong> apply directly<\/strong> to Belgian companies that fall within the CSRD scope.<\/p>\n<p>In concrete terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wave 1 companies<\/strong> in Belgium remain <strong>required to report in accordance with the original ESRS standards<\/strong>, including the limited European quick fix.<\/li>\n<li>Other companies are subject to <strong>the amended CSRD scope<\/strong> as set out in the Omnibus agreement (including the thresholds of &gt;1,000 FTE and \u2265 EUR 450 million in turnover), with a <strong>phased application towards 2028.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies that do not fall within the scope of the CSRD are not legally required to report, but in practice they are still confronted with sustainability <strong>information requests from banks, investors, and customers,<\/strong> often through<strong> proportional frameworks such as VSME.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20043 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the impact of the Omnibus proposal?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:36:43+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20043\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20043\" href=\"#collapse-1-20043\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the impact of the Omnibus proposal?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20043\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20043\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-14 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><p>The Omnibus proposal launched by the European Commission in February 2025 was <strong>politically approved<\/strong> by the end of 2025 and now defines the new contours of CSRD implementation. The key implications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limitation of the CSRD obligation<\/strong> to companies with more than <strong>1,000 employees and EUR 450 million in turnover.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Postponement of the reporting obligation f<\/strong>or many companies (wave 2) <strong>until 2028.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A clear focus on <strong>simplification and reduction of the reporting burden<\/strong> in order to support European competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the policy framework is now fixed, further technical and national implementation will continue to be refined throughout 2026. This calls for a balanced approach today.<br \/>\nOur advice: <strong>work proportionally and in phases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-CSRD-obligated companies should focus on pragmatic frameworks such as VSME.<\/li>\n<li>CSRD-obligated companies can prepare for reporting in a phased manner and should already invest in core building blocks such as governance and risk analysis, without over-implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: wave 1 companies (i.e. companies that already fell within the original CSRD scope in 2025) remain required to report in accordance with the original ESRS standards, but they may make use of certain <strong>transitional reliefs during the implementation phase (in the first years).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20069 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the CSRD and which companies fall within its scope?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-13T15:38:16+01:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20069\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20069\" href=\"#collapse-1-20069\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the CSRD and which companies fall within its scope?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20069\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20069\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-15 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37\"><p>The <strong>CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)<\/strong> is a European directive that requires large companies to report on sustainability (ESG).<\/p>\n<p>Following the Omnibus agreement at the end of 2025, the CSRD obligation in principle now applies only to companies with <strong>more than 1,000 FTE<\/strong> and a <strong>turnover of at least EUR 450 million<\/strong>, with a<strong> phased implementation<\/strong> whereby effective reporting for many companies starts in <strong>2028<\/strong> (the so-called Wave 2 companies).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wave 1 companies<\/strong> (i.e. companies that already fell within the original CSRD scope) <strong>remain required to report in accordance with the original ESRS standards.<\/strong><br \/>\nCompanies that do not (or no longer) fall within the scope of the CSRD are not subject to mandatory reporting, but in practice they are still required to provide sustainability information to banks, investors, and customers, often through <strong>proportional frameworks such as VSME.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20050 esg-corporate-sustainability \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What does ESG and CSR mean?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-12T07:44:30+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20050\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20050\" href=\"#collapse-1-20050\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What does ESG and CSR mean?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20050\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20050\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10-16 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><p><b>ESG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. These are the three pillars by which companies measure and report their sustainability performance: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nvironmental concerns environmental impacts such as climate and biodiversity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social includes workers and communities. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance is about corporate leadership and ethics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)<\/strong> is doing business with attention not only to financial profit, but also to people, the environment, and society. In doing so, companies consciously take into account the impact of their activities on all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-custom_radius-cta\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:90px;--awb-padding-bottom:90px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:75px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:75px;--awb-padding-left:120px;--awb-padding-right-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Take the first step toward growth today.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-right:;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Our financial experts are ready to guide your business in a changing world. 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style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/esg-sustainability-en\/\" title=\"ESG &amp; Sustainability\">ESG &amp; Sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-28 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Turbulent weeks for European sustainability legislation<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>In recent weeks, an extraordinary amount of stir has taken place within European sustainability legislation. The debate is becoming increasingly politically polarized and risks losing sight of the core of sustainable business: economic resilience. \nThree major topics \u2014 CSRD Omnibus, ETS2 and EUDR \u2014 have evolved rapidly. But remember: these are only three files within a much larger pipeline of dozens of regulatory packages that will affect your business operations now or in the near future. Do not underestimate this. <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read more\" aria-label=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/turbulent-weeks-for-european-sustainability-legislation\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-artikel post-card swiper-slide\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Sustainability lands on your desk sooner or later: a wake-up call\" title=\"Sustainability lands on your desk a wake-up call sooner or later\" src=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-26284 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call-200x105.webp 200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call-400x211.webp 400w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call-600x316.webp 600w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call-800x421.webp 800w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call-1200x632.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Duurzaamheid-landt-vroeg-of-laat-op-uw-bureau-een-wake-up-call.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>24\/09\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/esg-sustainability-en\/\" title=\"ESG &amp; Sustainability\">ESG &amp; Sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Sustainability will eventually land on your desk: a wake-up call<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>Despite the recent EU Omnibus proposals that ease the reporting burden on many companies, the core message remains unchanged: sustainability is not a buzzword but a financial business reality that is becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read more\" aria-label=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/sustainability-will-eventually-land-on-your-desk-a-wake-up-call\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-artikel post-card swiper-slide\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1000\" title=\"EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_\" src=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12559 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_-200x105.webp 200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_-400x211.webp 400w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_-600x316.webp 600w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_-800x421.webp 800w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_-1200x632.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EU-Omnibus-Vereenvoudiging-van-de-duurzaamheidsrapportageverplichtingen-_2_.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-48 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>28\/02\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-49 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-50 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/esg-sustainability-en\/\" title=\"ESG &amp; Sustainability\">ESG &amp; Sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Simplification of Sustainability Reporting Requirements by the EU\u2019s Omnibus Package<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-51 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>On 26 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the Omnibus package, a set of proposals aimed at reducing the administrative burden on companies regarding sustainability reporting. This package introduces adjustments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Taxonomy, and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).<br>The proposal will now be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council for their consideration and adoption. 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