Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

27 September 2026 will mark a major turning point, particularly for B2C companies. From then on, sustainability claims must not only be well-intentioned, but also accurate, specific, and substantiated. Any company making a claim must be able to provide evidence as soon as that claim is challenged.

The first requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will take effect in all EU member states starting in August 2026. Yet for many organizations, the PPWR remains a vague concept. What does this regulation actually mean? And most importantly: does it apply to your company?

Do you import steel, aluminum or other goods from outside the EU? If so, you've probably heard of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions and expose the misconceptions we see in practice today.

Since Jan. 1, 2026, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been in permanent effect. Do you import goods from outside the EU? If so, you may face new obligations as well as additional costs. CBAM ensures that imported goods bear a similar CO2 cost as goods produced within the EU.

On 16 December 2025, the European Parliament approved the final thresholds for CSRD reporting. A striking turn of events: 90% of companies fall outside the scope. But that does not mean that ESG will disappear from the radar, on the contrary.

What was long considered a “nice to have” is now increasingly becoming a demand. More and more companies, from retailers to multinationals, expect their suppliers to measure and actively reduce their CO₂ emissions. As a result, CO₂ reporting is turning into a contractual requirement.

On 25 February 2025, the European Commission presented the Omnibus Simplification Package. This proposal introduces potential simplifications in sustainability reporting and primarily impacts the CSRD. What are the concrete changes? And what does this mean for your company?

The European Commission aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. Decarbonisation, or CO₂ reduction, encourages companies to fundamentally rethink how they produce, consume and create value. It’s not just about regulations such as CSRD, it’s about forward-looking leadership.

Although at first glance the CSRD legislation may seem to focus only on large companies, nothing could be further from the truth. Organizations that fall outside the obligation are indirectly included in the transition to transparency in sustainability.

With the increasing focus on sustainability, it is tempting to claim that a product or service has a positive impact on the environment or is less harmful than that of the competition. However, the danger of greenwashing is never far away.

Recently, sustainability and HR have been increasingly linked to each other. Sustainable HR is therefore seen as the trend in strategic HR policy for the coming years. But what exactly does it mean and how can you apply it in your own organisation?

Putting sustainability at the top of the agenda is essential not only for your company's reputation, but also for its revenue. ESG factors can have a significant impact on a company's valuation.

As a service company, our impact on the environment is rather limited compared to manufacturing companies. So is sustainability a relevant issue to focus on strategically, apart from meeting the requirements of the CSRD? The answer is a resounding yes! This is how we do it at Vandelanotte.

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in our society. New European sustainability directives, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), require companies to report on the impact of their activities on people, society and the environment.

Financial and large listed companies will be required to report on how they are meeting their ESG objectives. New intra-group services may be created, existing arrangements may need to be amended or restructuring may be required. Transfer pricing should not be overlooked in this process.

These days, mobility and sustainability often go hand in hand, with the two becoming increasingly aligned on fiscal matters. In this article, we list some of the key points on vehicle fleet electrification as well as the tax incentives in personal income tax.

Today, sustainability is an integral part of the business landscape. As an entrepreneur, you find yourself inundated with new information on a daily basis. But what should you actually be concerning yourself about? What should be your first steps towards sustainability? We have put together a list of key facts.