The Theobroma Cacao may not be well-known under its scientific name, but is bearer of one of the most loved agricultural commodities in this world. The sweet goods from the Theobroma Cacao, called chocolate, do not only bring joy (thanks to chocolate’s vitamin D stimulating serotonins, one of the “h...
Due diligence is here to stay. Conducting due diligence in order to 'identify, prevent or mitigate and account for how actual and potential adverse impacts are addressed' will only become more relevant in the coming years. More and more companies are starting to care and pay closer attention to th...
The Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the final text of the Deforestation regulation. Relevant products linked to deforestation or forest degradation will not be allowed to be imported into or exported from the European Union.
Mandatory due diligence rules will apply for...
A year ago, the European Commission presented the Social Economy Action Plan to strengthen the social economy sectors in Europe.
On Wednesday 7 December 2022, Social Economy Europe (SEE) held an event to celebrate one year of the Social Economy Action Plan, and ten years of SEE: for an economy...
In the first quarter of 2022, a new EU directive called the CSRD: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive was adopted.
What is the CSRD and what does it mean to you The CSRD requires companies to disclose data on the impacts of their activities, as well as the opportunities and risks they a...
What is historic to some, has resulted in disappointment to others. Nevertheless, the recently agreed “Deforestation Regulation” is unique. This regulation will prohibit the import and export of goods linked to deforestation to and out of the EU. However, we do see some room for improvements. Call u...
