The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reinforces this trend by requiring large companies to publish detailed reports on their ESG performance. But it also affects smaller companies if they are part of the value chain of larger companies. This directive promotes transparency, accountability and consistency in sustainability reporting. Failure to comply with ESG principles increasingly has consequences. Consider the lawsuit against Shell.
For business owners , compliance with CSRD provides an opportunity to differentiate itself through innovation and a sustainable image. By identifying and managing ESG risks, companies increase their resilience and can better respond to changing regulations and market conditions. It is a complex playing field, with the nitrogen crisis, energy transition, circularity, biodiversity on the one hand and, for example, the fundamental right to housing on the other. We are happy to help business owners with our expertise.
At Poelmann van den Broek, we have extensive knowledge of ESG topics combined with the associated latest laws and regulations. This enables us to support business owners in achieving ESG goals within a legally secure environment. For example, by helping business owners with certification, assessing environmental permits and assisting them when faced with climate litigation. We also advise directors on the duty of care to comply with ESG regulations. Compliance with ESG obligations is also reflected in the drafting of contracts with suppliers, customers, partners and investors. You can also read more about our ESG expertise in the article CSRD directive in practice: sustainability reporting for construction companies. Also read how we ourselves deal with ESG in the context of corporate social responsibility.