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The world of corporate sustainability is constantly evolving. Youâll want to make sure to stay on top of trends and act well ahead of upcoming regulations. Yes, this is challenging, but no need to worry.Â
To help you get to grips with corporate sustainability, we interviewed 4 sustainability experts at forward-thinking organizations and asked them to share their expertise on the subject.Â
From following CSDR guidelines, understanding your companyâs environmental impact to general advice for other sustainability managers. Read up on what the experts had to say in the interviews below.
Hi! Iâm Isabelle, working for HelloPrint - a leading infrastructure for customisable printed products - as VP Sustainability. At HelloPrint, Iâm responsible for sustainability in its broadest sense. Â
In my opinion, there are a few steps you need to take to understand the (environmental) impact of oneâs company. It starts with looking at your companyâs place within the value chain and how it interacts with different stakeholders or other players within that system.Â
Next to that, itâs important to gather information from different perspectives through a materiality analysis. The cherry on the cake is of course a corporate carbon footprint analysis.
Well, first of all, letâs perceive these âconsequencesâ rather as huge âopportunitiesâ. Greater transparency is needed and the CSRD plays an important role in creating such.Â
We already developed our first sustainability report, based on GRI guidelines, meaning some parts are not completely new to us. In addition, reading about it helps and many big consultancy firms are providing seminars about this topic.Â
Networking! Reach out to other sustainability professionals to gain insights and inspiration. It is so nice to see that within our field people are always willing to share experiences, tips and tricks. Try them out and finally choose what works for you.Â
Iâm Vanessa Saenen. In spring 2023, I had the pleasure of joining Arvesta as an external relations & sustainability manager. Arvesta is Belgiumâs largest full-service partner for farmers and horticulturists with a strong international network that continues to grow.Â
We are active in animal feed, agriculture and horticulture, machinery, and flour and are known for our 200 Aveve shops and 3 Eurotuin shops.Â
Sustainability is very important for Arvesta. Reconciling economy with ecology? We believe that this is possible. In fact we already prove this is possible!
Arvesta has formulated an overall sustainability strategy based on the Arvesta mission, vision and ambition. With concrete ambitions in 3 pillars we focus on farmers, growers, the planet as well as our employees and consumers.Â
We have translated these ambitions into 36 commitments. From these commitments, 10 ambitious priorities were then launched in which major steps have already been taken. 'We care, We act' is our leitmotif.Â
Through our many innovations we are constantly looking for means to help farmers, horticulturists, our consumers and our employees become more sustainable. And we will continue to do so in the future.Â
Recently we reviewed and updated our priorities through a process called âdouble-materialityâ, which allows us to even better comprehend and cover those topics where we can make a difference.
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Our focus on innovations and sustainability is not new at Arvesta. Indeed we have been setting this as a priority for years.
For 3 years in a row Arvesta has published its Activity Report in which we document amongst other our strategy, mission, vision, our strategic framework and prioritized sustainability engagements.Â
In doing so we prepare ourselves for the mandatory CSRD reporting which Arvesta will have to do by 2026.
One step at the time: the topic of sustainability is vast and can be overwhelming. Continue making progress, have a good strategy in place, take it one step at a time and youâll manage.
Connect with your colleagues and your ambassadors to involve and inform them as much as possible in the sustainability journey!
You would be surprised at how many creative ideas and engagement youâll encounter with your employees to make your company more sustainable. This will help to make sustainability even more at the core of your organization.Â
Because donât forget: sustainability is an exciting topic and it can create valuable opportunities rather than being a complex burden.Â
Network! Seek interaction with peer companies - the CSRD guidelines are new to all of us and exchanging ideas and experiences can help all of us to prepare ourselves best for the CSRD guidelines.
My name is JemuĂ«l Wilkes and I am co-owner and COO at Syncasso. Syncasso is a Dutch collections and judicial officers organization.Â
Companies ask us for help when customers do not pay a bill. If that happens, the company will forward the bill to us. We believe it is important to help people with debts. We cash. We care.
Next to very extensive desk research on the meaning of Environment, Social and Governance, we hired ESG expert consultants to co-create our ESG programme. This has greatly contributed to our understanding of Syncassoâs environmental impact, so far.
In 2022, we set up a baseline measurement on our ESG programme. In the same year, we received a high environmental score of quality label Ecovadis. So far, our preparations are on track for when the CSRD takes effect.
Read up on sustainability looking at various perspectives and then seek information from expert consultants. Subsequently, translate this knowledge into a tangible and feasible plan.
Iâm the Corporate Sustainability Manager at ORTEC and I drive the topic of sustainability across the organization.
We consider the environmental impact of our collective operations and activities - this includes the work we do with our partners in the value chain.Â
We are carrying out a materiality assessment to guide our next sustainability strategy. It is important that we fully understand the sustainability-related risks, opportunities and impact of our work, and chart a path where we can best contribute towards a better world.Â
I think sustainability is a forward-looking role, and while it is encouraging to celebrate wins, it is equally important to challenge the current way of doing things so that we can be better tomorrow.Â
The EU is introducing legislation that will require companies to report on their non-financial sustainability information.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is considered to be a building block to achieve global agreements to counter climate change in the Paris Agreement and the EU wide âThe Green Dealâ strategy.Â
This can start impacting your company from as early as 2024.By taking steps now, the results will show before the first deadlines set by the EU.Â
Do you need help ensuring that youâre fully compliant with the new regulation? You'll probably want to get started by implementing the right CSRD software. Schedule a chat with one of our experts, weâre happy to help.
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