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CBAM for non-EU manufacturers: What your EU customers are about to ask you (and how to get ahead of it)

If you manufacture cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, or hydrogen outside the EU and sell to European customers, you've probably started receiving some unusual requests lately. Data requests. Emissions data, specifically. And not the generic sustainability numbers you might have shared before—something much more detailed. Here's what's happening, why it matters to your business, and what you can do about it. Why your EU customers suddenly care about your emissions The EU'

Arvis Zeile

Jan 74 min read

EU CBAM guidelines

If you're importing cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, or hydrogen into the EU, you've probably already heard about CBAM. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is now in its definitive phase, and the clock is ticking. But here's the part nobody warned you about: your biggest headache won't be understanding the regulation. It will be getting the right data from your suppliers. The new reality of 2026 Since January 1, 2026, CBAM has moved beyond reporting. Now, importers m

Arvis Zeile

Jan 34 min read

How Google uses AI for ESG reporting — and what you can learn from it

How Google is using AI for ESG reporting Google has been testing AI in their own sustainability reporting for almost two years. They finally decided to share what they've learned—and the timing couldn't be more interesting. Their core message is practical: sustainability teams are hitting capacity limits. Between fragmented data, manual processes, and the constant churn of changing standards, there's barely any time left for the work that actually matters. AI, in their view,

Arvis Zeile

Dec 29, 20253 min read

Why Your ESG Platform is Your Business’s New Single Source of Truth

For a lot of companies, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) feels like a big deadline hanging over their heads - like a huge homework assignment that needs to get done, handed in, and forgotten about until next year. It's easy to think of an ESG platform as just a "report generator" - something you log into once a year to churn out a PDF for the auditors. But if you're only using your ESG platform for reporting, you're missing out on 90% of its value. A so

Linda Lauze

Dec 22, 20252 min read

From Obligation to Strategic Opportunity

At times, it seems we may have overlooked the fundamental reason why we follow the law. It is not merely about ensuring compliance, it is about identifying opportunities for growth and enhancement within our organizations. The legal framework that governs our actions should not be viewed merely as a set of constraints, but rather as a foundation upon which we can build a more sustainable and innovative future. Instead of just saying "I have to do this" take a moment to dig

Linda Lauze

Dec 17, 20253 min read

VSME or ESRS: what's the buzz?

I'm writing about this because, let's face it, sometimes life throws too much at you and you end up having a little meltdown. Some of you are already in the know about ESG, what it means, and what VSME and ESRS are all about. But hey, a little refresher never hurt anyone, right? Plus, I'm here to break it down into plain english and highlight the benefits. To begin, I would like to clearly explain the position of VSME, the concept of ESG, and the reason for the existence of E

Linda Lauze

Dec 2, 20255 min read

Benefits of the Mitigate ESG Platform

In the rapidly evolving landscape of mandatory ESG compliance, companies often face a difficult choice: pay high prices for consulting services or settle for software lacking essential features. The Mitigate ESG Platform Full Package offers a compelling alternative. While many competitors charge five-figure sums, our comprehensive solution is available for a transparent, market-leading annual fee of just €5,500 . This accessible price point does not compromise quality, it is

Linda Lauze

Oct 30, 20252 min read

ESRS is changing: What practitioners need to know

European sustainability reporting is being reshaped — not with more rules, but with sharper, more usable ones. In July 2025, EFRAG released exposure drafts for the amended ESRS as part of the EU’s Omnibus initiative to simplify reporting under CSRD . The aim: reduce burden, clarify expectations, and make reports more meaningful to users without weakening accountability. Here are the changes that matter most for preparers . 1. Double Materiality becomes practical One of the b

Arvis Zeile

Oct 20, 20253 min read