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Communicating sustainability: here’s how!
Starting to make your business more sustainable but you don’t know how? In three easy steps, you measure, improve and communicate your company’s sustainability. We will help you. Based on your sustainability test, you will have a concrete picture of where you can best focus and how your company can become more sustainable. Sustainability for…
Improving sustainability: here’s how!
Want to make your business more sustainable but don’t know how? Or have you already become more sustainable but don’t know what’s next? In three easy steps, you measure, improve and communicate your company’s sustainability. We will help you. Based on your baseline measurement, you will have a concrete picture of where you can best…
Measuring sustainability: here’s how!
Want to make your business more sustainable but don’t know how? Or have you already become more sustainable but don’t know what’s next? In three easy steps, you measure, improve and communicate your company’s sustainability. We help you do this. It all starts with measuring sustainability; after all, to measure is to know. Sustainability is…
The EU Taxonomy: European legislation on your desk
SMEs remain exempt from the new disclosure rules for the EU Taxonomy on sustainable finance. However, companies would do well to monitor its implications, including SMEs, experts write. Read about the content of the EU Taxonomy and its implications for your business in this blog. The Environmental Objectives of the EU Taxonomy The Taxonomy sets…
EU Emissions Trading System: All citizens pay for CO2 emissions – including SMEs
Since 17 December 2022, it has been announced that all European Union residents will have to pay for their CO2 emissions. This applies to both individual residents and European companies. This system, also known as a carbon tax, came about as part of European goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening the economy. Despite…
Biodiversity Protection: New UN Montreal Agreement – How To Contribute as an SME?
Last weekend, a UN conference on biodiversity took place in Montreal. After much negotiation, an agreement was finally reached to combat the rapid loss of biodiversity. Nearly 200 UN countries agreed that by 2030, as much as 30% of the earth’s total surface should be protected. For now, the figure is only 15%. Although it is…
Here’s how to put sustainability on the agenda: 5 tips
Research shows that almost 80% of SMEs want to take measures to become more sustainable. As a reader, you might share this view. However, now the challenge lies in convincing your colleagues and management to do so and getting sustainability on the agenda. After all, sometimes it can take time and effort to persuade others…
New year, new obligations: What can SMEs expect in 2023?
With a new year comes a refreshed perspective. Therefore, as we welcome 2023, now seems the proper time for SMEs to prepare for the challenges that the next year will present and identify opportunities that can be utilised. This blog will help you as an entrepreneur in discussing the two trends that the year will…
Attract and retain the best talent: 4 tips
In July, a report from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce stated that four out of five SMEs looking for talent fail or struggle to do so. This is a huge problem as it can have a big impact on the businesses at stake – business owners expect it to lead to reduced sales, customers, and…
Transition entrepreneurship and “the state of SMEs”
The outcomes of the annual report regarding “the state of SMEs” were recently presented to the dynamic policy-making landscape of Britain. The overall conclusion of the report was that British SMEs – more than ever – need the formulation of a long-term vision. Read more about the state of SMEs and its conclusions in this…
How to finance your sustainable business?
Sustainable business is becoming more relevant. Not only because of unfolding sustainability reporting regulations but also because gas and energy prices are rising at tremendous speed. There are several sources of green money available for small businesses, including the UK government, one of the devolved administrations, and local councils. The easiest approach to stay up…
Guestblog: Regreener
Regreener is a member of Eevery’s Ecosystem, offering accessible and transparent carbon offsetting options. We are on a mission to combat climate change. Through our impact platform, we offer individuals and companies the opportunity to make a positive impact on the climate in an accessible and transparent way. Through our platform, our customers can support…