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Carbon offsetting for SMEs: Insights from Kees van Santen of Cawa
In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, businesses are exploring effective ways to manage their carbon footprint. Eevery, with its commitment to sustainability, has partnered with Cawa, a leader in traceable, high-quality carbon offsetting solutions. We’re privileged to have had a conversation with Kees van Santen, co-founder of Cawa, about incorporating CO2 offsetting into…
Welcoming Hidde Kehrer as Co-Founder
We at Eevery are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards sustainable business practices. Hidde Kehrer, a seasoned professional in venture capital and operational management, joins us as a co-founder from December 1st, 2023. His role in steering our commercial strategy and sales is a crucial step in our mission to become…
Simplified ESRS Standards for SMEs: A New Chapter in Sustainability Reporting
On November 8th, the EFRAG published simplified ESRS standards for SMEs. With these standards, part of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the sustainability landscape for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is undergoing a significant transformation. Let’s discuss what this means for your business. ESRS explained The ESRS are central to the EU‘s CSRD, initiated in…
Motivating employees for a sustainable business
A sustainable business requires moving your team and encouraging them to look at things differently. Especially in SMEs, this can be a challenge as the delusion of the day often takes up all the time. This raises the question of how to engage your employees in making your business more sustainable. A change in corporate…
Sustainable marketing, your USP
Sustainability is no longer an optional approach but has become an essential factor in sustainable marketing that consumers are increasingly considering in their choices. In the world of sustainability marketing, this offers a unique opportunity to differentiate yourself as a sustainable business. We will discuss why sustainability can serve as a Unique Selling Point (USP)…
Eevery in the KVK Innovation Top 100
We are proud to announce that Eevery has been included in the KVK Innovation Top 100 for 2023! This is a great confirmation of the hard work we have put in to help businesses become more sustainable. About Eevery We are on a mission to help SMEs improve their ESG-performance with our sustainability and improvement…
Introducing Eevery’s CO2 Offsetting Tool: A Transparent Way to Make Real Impact
In today’s rapidly changing climate landscape, sustainability is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. While the ultimate goal is to reduce CO2 emissions, there are always some emissions that can’t be eliminated. That’s where offsetting comes in. For SMEs, the need to adopt sustainable practices is not just about being environmentally responsible; it’s about ensuring…
ESRS, IFRS, and GRI Untangled: Navigating the Jungle of Sustainability Reporting
Recently, the European Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This clarifies the information that companies falling under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will have to provide. This is an important step towards transparency and accountability in the field of sustainability. With the new ESRS, you, as an entrepreneur, might feel overwhelmed by…
Transparency with carbon credits: why you should think carefully before you offset
Did you know that the global market for carbon credits was worth more than $2 billion in 2021? Despite this impressive figure, recent revelations have raised questions about the reliability of this market. In this article, we delve deeper into this issue. What are Carbon Credits and Why Are They So Important? Carbon credits are…
What the CSDDD Means for Your Business
On February 23, 2022, the European Commission adopted the proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This proposal has significant implications for companies and their sustainability efforts. In this blog, we explain what the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive entails and what it means for you as a business owner. Background of the…
SMEs and Climate Action: Lessons from the Recent Heatwave
The recent heatwave, ominously named “Cerberus“, has served as a stark and sweltering reminder of the escalating climate crisis. With temperatures reaching unprecedented heights above 40 degrees Celsius in southern Europe and the United States, the call to arms for climate action has never been more urgent. In this blog, we delve deeper into the…
TCFD: What is it and how it helps your business go green
Have you been feeling the heat these past few weeks? That’s not just due to the summer sun, but also climate change. Unfortunately, it’s a reality that we are all facing. Heatwaves are now almost three times as likely as they were in the 1960s. These changes have far-reaching consequences, not only for our planet…