What’s New on the EU’s Green Claims Policy?
Note: read our most up to date article on the EU’s Green Claims Directive 2021 has seen the EU more committed than ever to ensuring companies communicate accurate sustainability information to their customers. New policy will fully transform how companies make “green” claims about the sustainability of products and services. Earlier this year, we wrote […]
Overcoming Barriers to Create a Secondary Raw Materials Market
In March 2020, the European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) that aims to make goods sold on the EU market clean, circular, and sustainable. As part of the new European Green Deal, the CEAP is key to achieving the EU’s ambitious environmental goals, which include carbon neutrality by 2050. Sustainable waste […]
How to prepare for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Current EU rules on non-financial reporting are undergoing a major refit, and, once approved by Parliament and Council, this will transform how companies are held accountable for their sustainability impacts. The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a broader range of companies to disclose their environmental impact and ensures this information is released in […]
Why You Should Engage with the European Parliament and how
It’s crucial that organizations develop strong relationships with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) when new policy is being developed. This is beneficial for businesses, civil society, and for the wider work of the EU Parliament, which relies on the real-world expertise of stakeholders to gauge the impact of policy decisions. The EU welcomes your […]
Everything You Need to Know About the EU’s Upcoming Sustainable Product Initiative
The Sustainable Product Initiative is coming – and it’s set to change everything for companies placing products on the EU market. The initiative will transform every aspect of designing, producing, and selling products and aims to make sure that sustainable products become the norm on the EU market. This will also allow the EU to […]
How Businesses can Contribute to Biodiversity Goals
By now, it’s clear that all companies operating in the EU need a sustainability strategy. Sustainable business practices are no longer a nice-to-have: they’re a necessity for any organization that wants to slow climate change and comply with upcoming EU legislation (learn about forthcoming changes to the textile strategy policy and the Sustainable Product Initiative). […]
Taking Ohana to the next level: meet our new sustainability expert
The Ohana team is growing! Our new Senior Consultant, Rannveig van Iterson, is a perfect fit. Rannveig has deep expertise combining corporate sustainability with public affairs. She knows how to support companies in making real, impactful environmental changes that are sensitive to the risks and opportunities of their markets. She’s truly passionate about sustainability and […]