Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

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.