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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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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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NIS2 is in effect: can you demonstrate your organization is cyber resilient?

In recent years, NIS2 has mainly been about awareness, impact analyses and preparations. The phase has now begun in which organizations must not only make plans, but above all demonstrate that they’re actually implementing them. The question is no longer: ‘Do we need to do something with NIS2?’ but: ‘Can we demonstrate that we are managing our cyber risks?’.

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Five steps toward a strong AI management system

Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid pace. More and more organizations are using AI to automate processes, perform analyses or support decision-making. At the same time, the need to control the risks associated with AI is increasing. How do you ensure that AI is applied reliably, transparently and responsibly? And how do you demonstrate that your organization uses AI in a controlled manner?

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What you need to know about voluntary pre-product certification

The implementation of the European Union’s (EU) recast Drinking Water Directive (DWD) on 1 January 2027 marks important changes for manufacturers in the drinking water sector. Any new products you place on the EU market as a manufacturer will have to comply with new requirements. And while the Directive does not explicitly address pre-products, they are in many cases the best place to start. In this article, we explain why, while also discussing how your company can prepare for the changes ahead.

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