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Let’s Trace the Future Together

Trace — Kiwa’s first online ESG magazine. Just like tracing a path forward, Trace follows the real steps we’re taking to build a more sustainable future. Here, you’ll find real stories, practical insights, and the milestones that mark our environmental, social, and governance journey. Explore real examples of how we are putting ESG into action — across sectors, regions, and services.

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Kiwa certifies EEW Delfzijl at Level 1 of the CO2 Performance Ladder 4.0

EEW Energy fromWaste Delfzijl B.V. recovers energy and raw materials from waste streams and was recently certified by Kiwa at Level 1 of the CO2 Performance Ladder version 4.0. This means that EEW has demonstrated that its CO2 management system meets the strengthened requirements of the updated Handbook 4.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder. With this certification, EEW underlines its ambition to structurally monitor, achieve and safeguard its sustainability goals.

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How Large Hydrogen Storage Tanks Are Tested for Real-World Performance

Hydrogen storage systems must perform safely and reliably under demanding operating conditions. Comprehensive testing plays a key role in verifying their durability, performance and compliance before they enter the market. To meet this demand, Kiwa ET has expanded its hydrogen testing infrastructure and can now perform standardized testing on hydrogen pressure tanks with volumes of up to 600 litres.

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Why a Tailored Certification Approach Matters in Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. While compliance requirements such as the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) apply across the industry, the path to certification is rarely the same for every organization.

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Denkavit takes next step in sustainable animal feed with GMP+ MI5.7 Feed LCA

Sustainability plays an important role in the animal feed chain. For Denkavit, a global producer of young animal nutrition and feed ingredients, this is not a new development. The Dutch company has been working for many years on nutritional solutions that contribute to healthy animals and a future-proof livestock sector. By becoming the world's first animal feed organization to be certified by Kiwa according to the new GMP+ MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standard, Denkavit is taking the next step in making the environmental impact of its products and processes transparent and demonstrable.

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