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Our headquarters moved! 🏢 The nice thing about our new place? - We are right next to Alkmaar station. In this way, less cars and more public transport will be used! This fits with our impact DNA & B-Corp status. - As we're so central, it's easy now to visit local branches of retailers that are our clients for many years. (Such as Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Action). - We're growing fast - and now we have room for it! So… if you come to visit us, be sure to take the train. We are happy to serve you a sustainable cup of coffee. But first: we're busy unboxing... See you soon! #newoffice #impact #supplychains #supplychainmanagement #sustainability #ImpactBuying Leontien Hasselman - Plugge Marjan De Bock-Smit Moniek van Roon

For over 15 years, we have been unravelling complex international supply chains. 🔍 We assist our clients with creating fair supply chains that benefit everyone throughout the value chain. We do this with our in-house developed data technologies and valuable insights from a diverse team of industry experts. We pave the way to proven positive impact and we invite you to walk along with us. Got curious after this short introduction video? Get to know us better and get in touch with a message down below, or email info@impactbuying.com. #Buyingpower #Buyingimpact #Supplychain #Valuechain #Fair #Positiveimpact #Sustainability #ImpactBuying Brechtje Helderweirdt

In today's global economy, the conversation around fair compensation has never been more crucial. Living wages - salaries that meet the basic needs of workers and their families - are essential for fostering a sustainable and equitable workforce. When employees earn a living wage, they can afford essentials like housing, food, education, and healthcare, leading to improved quality of life and well-being. This not only benefits individuals but also contributes to stronger communities and economies. At ImpactBuying, we believe in supporting fair labor practices that empower workers and promote sustainability throughout the supply chain. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone can thrive. Reach out if you want to know more on how we can help. 🌱 #LivingWages #FairLabor #Sustainability #ImpactBuying

How do you keep track of (inter)national legislation? We provide a Baseline Assessment, or Gap Analysis, to see where a company stands at that moment in time, and what is needed to comply to the relevant (upcoming) ESG legislation. We work together to set up a roadmap of the needed activities and support in the actual implementation and steps to take. What’s included? ▪️ Mapping the activities of the company with the relevant legislation ▪️ A risk analysis to prioritize areas and supply chains ▪️ A review of your existing policies, commitments, data management systems and purchasing practices ▪️ A clear step plan on how to become compliant to all relevant legislation In this short video our colleague Roos Vergeldt gives a brief overview. Do you have everything covered in your company and supply chains? Check it out! #compliance #supplychaincompliance #ESG #ESGlegislation #gapanalysis #baselineassessment #risk #ImpactBuying

The fashion industry, valued at €1.5 trillion globally, is a major environmental and social player, responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and using over 1,500 toxic chemicals. Fast fashion has driven massive production and consumption, with significant impacts on the planet and poor working conditions. At ImpactBuying, we’re passionate about helping brands navigate this important shift, working to enhance both sustainability and transparency throughout the fashion supply chain. Our Business development manager Brechtje Helderweirdt shared her insights at the Circular Textile Days, where the panel, NextGen Fashion: AI and the Digital shift, delved into the dynamic changes shaping the fashion and textile industry. The discussion explored how AI is revolutionizing design, production, and distribution processes, while also emphasizing the crucial role of human creativity and ethical practices in this new reality. Did you know we also work in the apparel and textile industry? #SustainableFashion #Transparency #ImpactBuying #FashionIndustry #Sustainability

The future is about compliance. 🔍 Happy to introduce to you our CaaS model (and our COO Moniek van Roon) where she tells you more about the model in this video. For retailers, producers, traders, it is important to keep track on all ESG legislation and to oblige to it. But how and where do you start? The ImpactBuying CaaS model gives companies the advantage of being ahead of the game. Create certainty to oblige to the CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, and so on. Like to know how this can work out for your company and supply chains? Please reach out to us at info@impactbuying.com. #CaaS #EUDR #CSRD #ESG #CSDDD #Greendeal #Greenclaims #legislation #comply #supplychains #sustainability

As the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) approaches its implementation date of the 31st of December 2024, mastering its requirements is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive and compliant. This regulation is designed to prevent the import of products linked to deforestation into the EU, impacting a wide range of goods, including coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, rubber, beef, and wood. In the slides, we cover essential insights into what EUDR entails, detailed compliance requirements, and how ImpactBuying can support you through this transition. Gain the knowledge and tools you need to navigate these changes effectively. Want to know more? On October 1st (tomorrow!), we are hosting a webinar to provide more information. During this webinar, we will explore how to best prepare your company for the upcoming regulation. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e2wf_JhY #EUDR #Sustainability #Compliance #SupplyChain #Deforestation #ImpactBuying

Uncertainty about the Deforestation Act - EUDR 🌳 Importers, producers and traders in the European Union must be able to guarantee that seven products and commodities (and certain derivative products) are deforestation-free from the end of this year. With more than three months to go, there is still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the European Deforestation Act EUDR. Read an interview with our CEO Leontien Hasselman - Plugge in Foodbusiness (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/e2yhDUCu #EUDR #Deforestation #DeforestationAct #legislation #Ontbossingswet #BuyingwithImpact #ImpactBuying

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) holds a dramatic change in the way retailers and producers take responsibility for the impact they make on people and planet.  The big question is… where to begin? In this video, our CEO Leontien Hasselman - Plugge hasselman-plugge guides you through the main topics: What is CSRD?  What is new?  What do you have to do? What three steps are essential?  And how can we help you? So, need help getting your business CSRD-proof? Reach us at info@impactbuying.com. #ESG, #EUgreendeal, #CSRD #CSDDD #sustainability #reporting #ImpactBuying

ImpactBuying & Satelligence are teaming up to boost ESG compliance with confidence. 🌱   We're excited to join forces with Satelligence, as our collaboration enables retailers, producers and traders to more efficiently align on checking sustainability claims, including EUDR compliance. This saves them significant time and resources. Companies need trustworthy data to act on and by combining in-depth satellite and supply chain data, we create better transparency and we are able to proof that there is no deforestation in your production chain.   Our partnership ensures: ✅ Streamlined verification of sustainability claims ✅ Industry consensus methods ✅ More efficient mitigation of risks ✅ EUDR-compliance of supply chains   Last week, we signed our partnership on our EUDR event. Over 130 Dutch and Belgian companies affected by the deforestation law gathered. The turnout was overwhelming, with producers, traders, and retailers eager to understand how to meet the new requirements. Of course our brand new partner spoke, CEO Niels Wielaard on why satellite data is crucial: public data sources won't be good enough to oblige to the newest legislation.   Next to that, the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) presented. From January onwards, the Dutch government will EUDR inspections. Jessica van Zetten explained what companies can expect from the new legislatoin and how due diligence statements will be checked. Jessica's advice: start risk management now. Evaluate which suppliers are on the right track and which are not, and set up systems for careful validation checks in 2025.   Until then, we need to proceed pragmatically with the #EUDR, step by step. Which is why we developed a risk assessment for producers and traders that they can use themselves. Do you want to know how to get started or what steps you can take to be ready for future checks? Reach out to info@impactbuying.com.   #Sustainability #EUDR #Deforestation #EUDRcompliance #Supplychainmanagement #Riskmanagement #Partnership #ImpactBuying