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June 2, 2026

2 minuten

Johannes Spaas

“We’re not a manufacturing company, but our customers still expect the same level of transparency”

Coordinating sustainability from a communications department. Without a technical background, without a specific job title, without a massive budget. Barbara Verougstraete of Attentia explains how she approached it, the challenges she faced, and what she would do differently.

June 2, 2026

3 minuten

Bram De Keulenaere

Digital Product Passport (DPP): What Can Your Company Expect in the Coming Years?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is on its way: it will be rolled out in phases for various product groups between 2026 and 2030. Do you know what to expect?

June 2, 2026

5 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

Digital Product Passport (DPP): what information do I need to collect and how can I prepare?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is coming. But what information do I need to collect and how do I get started to meet the obligation?

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Emile Lemey

Milestone: BELREEFS deploys flat oysters on a large scale in the Belgian North Sea

Flat oysters almost completely disappeared from the North Sea last century. This week, the BELREEFS project reached a milestone: over 200,000 young oysters found a new home on the seabed.

June 2, 2026

4 minuten

Emile Lemey

Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) Legislation: Deadlines, Requirements, and Impact on Businesses

Planning to launch new packaging on the EU market? Soon, recyclability, material use, and reusability will determine whether that’s still allowed. The PPWR is fundamentally changing the rules of the game for packaging in Europe, with the first requirements taking effect as early as August 2026.

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

EcoVadis vs. CO2 Performance Ladder: which sustainability framework suits your business?

ESG frameworks CO2-Prestatieladder and EcoVadis both focus on sustainability, but they operate in completely different ways. We'll clearly explain the difference so you know which approach best suits your organization.

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

EU Omnibus Regulation: finally approved

The European sustainability rules have been significantly watered down. The Omnibus I Directive has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it final. The CSRD and CSDDD have been fundamentally redrafted. What does this specifically mean for your company?

June 5, 2026

5 minutes

Johannes Spaas

The SBTi process: costs, pitfalls, and practical advice. “I’ve already advised companies against pursuing SBTi.”

More and more companies are using Science-Based Targets (SBTi) as the basis for their climate strategy. When does an SBTi process make sense and when doesn’t it, and what does it cost? A conversation with Johannes Spaas, certified SBTi expert at Mantis.

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

From market hurdle to market advantage: how Spirotech makes its green transition pay off

Customers are increasingly asking for transparent sustainability data. HVAC specialist Spirotech decided to lead the way with validated Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). Read how this step strengthened their market position.

June 2, 2026

5 minutes

Johannes Spaas

Your customer is asking for SBTi targets. Now what?

More and more retailers are demanding SBTi targets from their suppliers. Different rules apply to SMEs: no commitment phase, no mandatory Scope 3 targets, validation in 60 days. Our SBTi expert explains how to get started.

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Emile Lemey

SBTi for SMEs: administrative burden or smart strategic choice?

Many SMEs think SBTi is too complex and unachievable. Wrong. The simplified SME pathway makes SBTi accessible to smaller businesses too. Read how to approach it, and why SBTi reporting is a smart move for your SME as well.

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

LCA without overkill: how to choose the right approach for your goals

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides clear insight into the environmental impact of your products or processes. But how do you implement an LCA without getting bogged down in complex analyses? And is a full LCA always the best choice?

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

Determining a CO2 Baseline: What, Why, and How to Get Started

Customers and other stakeholders are increasingly requesting CO2 data. A baseline measurement maps your current emissions and shows where your biggest impact lies. Get started with an accurate baseline measurement in 5 steps.

June 2, 2026

2 minutes

Emile Lemey

People's Choice Award for the AquaForest project at the Blue Innovation Awards 2025

Yesterday was a special day for our team. The Aquaforest project won the 'Inspirational Blue Wave' public award at the Blue Innovation Awards in Brussels. This is recognition for a project we've been involved with since its very first conceptual design.

June 2, 2026

4 minuten

Bram De Keulenaere

“We make mattresses, not reports”: how Revor tackles sustainability without getting bogged down in paperwork"

Hotel chains are increasingly asking for EcoVadis scores. Banks are rewarding green investments. Regulatory pressure is mounting. How do you keep sustainability practical? The Flemish mattress manufacturer Revor shows how it’s done.

June 5, 2026

5 minutes

Johannes Spaas

The SBTi process: costs, pitfalls, and practical advice. “I’ve already advised companies against pursuing SBTi.”

More and more companies are using Science-Based Targets (SBTi) as the basis for their climate strategy. When does an SBTi process make sense and when doesn’t it, and what does it cost? A conversation with Johannes Spaas, certified SBTi expert at Mantis.

June 2, 2026

3 minuten

Bram De Keulenaere

Digital Product Passport (DPP): What Can Your Company Expect in the Coming Years?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is on its way: it will be rolled out in phases for various product groups between 2026 and 2030. Do you know what to expect?

June 2, 2026

4 minuten

Emile Lemey

Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) Legislation: Deadlines, Requirements, and Impact on Businesses

Planning to launch new packaging on the EU market? Soon, recyclability, material use, and reusability will determine whether that’s still allowed. The PPWR is fundamentally changing the rules of the game for packaging in Europe, with the first requirements taking effect as early as August 2026.

June 2, 2026

5 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

Digital Product Passport (DPP): what information do I need to collect and how can I prepare?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is coming. But what information do I need to collect and how do I get started to meet the obligation?

June 2, 2026

5 minutes

Johannes Spaas

Your customer is asking for SBTi targets. Now what?

More and more retailers are demanding SBTi targets from their suppliers. Different rules apply to SMEs: no commitment phase, no mandatory Scope 3 targets, validation in 60 days. Our SBTi expert explains how to get started.

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

EU Omnibus Regulation: finally approved

The European sustainability rules have been significantly watered down. The Omnibus I Directive has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it final. The CSRD and CSDDD have been fundamentally redrafted. What does this specifically mean for your company?

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Emile Lemey

SBTi for SMEs: administrative burden or smart strategic choice?

Many SMEs think SBTi is too complex and unachievable. Wrong. The simplified SME pathway makes SBTi accessible to smaller businesses too. Read how to approach it, and why SBTi reporting is a smart move for your SME as well.

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

LCA without overkill: how to choose the right approach for your goals

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides clear insight into the environmental impact of your products or processes. But how do you implement an LCA without getting bogged down in complex analyses? And is a full LCA always the best choice?

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

Determining a CO2 Baseline: What, Why, and How to Get Started

Customers and other stakeholders are increasingly requesting CO2 data. A baseline measurement maps your current emissions and shows where your biggest impact lies. Get started with an accurate baseline measurement in 5 steps.

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

EcoVadis vs. CO2 Performance Ladder: which sustainability framework suits your business?

ESG frameworks CO2-Prestatieladder and EcoVadis both focus on sustainability, but they operate in completely different ways. We'll clearly explain the difference so you know which approach best suits your organization.

June 2, 2026

2 minuten

Johannes Spaas

“We’re not a manufacturing company, but our customers still expect the same level of transparency”

Coordinating sustainability from a communications department. Without a technical background, without a specific job title, without a massive budget. Barbara Verougstraete of Attentia explains how she approached it, the challenges she faced, and what she would do differently.

June 2, 2026

4 minuten

Bram De Keulenaere

“We make mattresses, not reports”: how Revor tackles sustainability without getting bogged down in paperwork"

Hotel chains are increasingly asking for EcoVadis scores. Banks are rewarding green investments. Regulatory pressure is mounting. How do you keep sustainability practical? The Flemish mattress manufacturer Revor shows how it’s done.

June 2, 2026

4 minutes

Bram De Keulenaere

From market hurdle to market advantage: how Spirotech makes its green transition pay off

Customers are increasingly asking for transparent sustainability data. HVAC specialist Spirotech decided to lead the way with validated Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). Read how this step strengthened their market position.

June 2, 2026

2 minutes

Emile Lemey

People's Choice Award for the AquaForest project at the Blue Innovation Awards 2025

Yesterday was a special day for our team. The Aquaforest project won the 'Inspirational Blue Wave' public award at the Blue Innovation Awards in Brussels. This is recognition for a project we've been involved with since its very first conceptual design.

June 2, 2026

3 minutes

Emile Lemey

Milestone: BELREEFS deploys flat oysters on a large scale in the Belgian North Sea

Flat oysters almost completely disappeared from the North Sea last century. This week, the BELREEFS project reached a milestone: over 200,000 young oysters found a new home on the seabed.

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