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Sustainability in the Netherlands

Stricter legislation and increased societal demand: sustainable entrepreneurship is becoming more and more necessary. But where do you start? And how do you demonstrate where your organization stands? Kiwa makes sustainability transparent. We translate sustainable ambitions into concrete certificates and services. This way, you always meet the latest requirements and the expectations of your customers.
Energy in office buildings

Energy in office buildings

How do you deal with all mandatory energy-saving measures and energy labels? Test and certify your installations and buildings.

Making circular entrepreneurship measurable

Measurability of circularity

By 2050, the Netherlands must be circular. Quite a task. How do you demonstrate that you are already operating in a circular manner?

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Performance ladders

Prove where your company stands with the CSR Performance Ladder, the CO₂ Performance Ladder, the Safety Culture Ladder and the Circular Performance Ladder.

Plastic recycling

Recycling

Metal, textile, plastic—the interest in recycling is growing. How do you demonstrate the quality of your processes and recycled products?

Measurability of emissions

Measurability of emissions

The emission of emissions such as CO₂ or nitrogen are important factors for your company. How do you measure these emissions carefully?

ESG reporting

Companies are under growing pressure from regulators, investors, banks and customers to report clearly. Want to provide additional assurance regarding your ESG-reporting?

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The 6 most common misconceptions about recycling

There are many misconceptions surrounding recycling regulations and legislation. This applies to companies involved in producing, transporting and processing plastics, as well as organizations across the recycling value chain. In conversations with organizations, Kiwa regularly hears the same questions and assumptions. Below, we outline several common misconceptions seen in practice.

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Key developments in recycling and certification

Regulations related to recycling are changing. This affects not only organizations that collect or recycle waste, but also companies involved in producing, transporting and processing plastics. As an organization, you will face stricter regulations, increased oversight and new requirements for handling waste and raw materials. What does this mean, and who does it apply to? What does it mean for your organization?

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ISO 50001 as a foundation for future proof energy management

In this article, you will read how ISO 50001 can help organizations gain control over energy use, both at organizational level and in international contexts. We explain what the standard entails and how organizations can use it not only to comply with laws and regulations, but also to achieve continuous improvement.

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