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August 03, 2026

Nexio Projects’ colleague Emile Catillon becomes an SBTi Certified Expert

Emile Catillon has completed the Science Based Targets initiative’s certification assessment through the SBTi Academy and is now an SBTi Certified Expert. His new credential strengthens Nexio Projects’ ability to support organisations with science-based target setting and decarbonisation planning.

Emile Catillon has successfully completed the Science Based Targets initiative’s certification assessment through the SBTi Academy and is now an SBTi Certified Expert.

The certification recognises advanced proficiency in science-based target setting and the ability to apply SBTi standards, tools and guidance across the target-setting process. The assessment covers seven areas, including greenhouse gas inventory creation, selecting the appropriate guidance, identifying target types, modelling targets, completing submission questions, responding to validation questions and understanding post-validation requirements.

Supporting organisations with science-based targets

Science-based targets give organisations a clear pathway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. Setting a target requires more than choosing an ambition level. Organisations need a reliable emissions baseline, appropriate methodology, relevant data, a clear submission and a plan for implementation and disclosure.

Nexio Projects supports organisations throughout this process. Its climate services include greenhouse gas inventories covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3, target development, methodology selection, submission preparation, communication, disclosure and support during the validation process.

Emile’s certification adds further specialist knowledge to Nexio Projects’ climate and decarbonisation capabilities. It will support the team in helping clients understand SBTi requirements, prepare high-quality target submissions and connect target setting with practical decarbonisation action.

The SBTi Certified Expert credential is held by Emile as an individual. It does not mean that Nexio Projects validates targets. Target validation is carried out by SBTi Services.

Nexio Projects helps organisations move from emissions data and climate ambition towards measurable climate action. To discuss support with science-based target setting and decarbonisation planning, contact the Nexio Projects climate team.

“I look forward to applying this expertise to continue supporting organisations in setting and achieving ambitious, science-based climate targets here at Nexio Projects.” Emile Catillon

July 03, 2026

The European Commission has adopted the revised ESRS. Reporting is being simplified. Expectations are not.

On 3 July 2026, the European Commission formally adopted the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards. The texts now enter a two-month scrutiny period by the European Parliament and the Council, extendable by a further two months, before they enter into force. For companies preparing for Wave 2 reporting on financial year 2027, the final shape of the ESRS is now clear.

What changed?

The revised ESRS reduce mandatory datapoints by more than 60 percent compared to the 2023 originals. Voluntary disclosure requirements have been removed. The Double Materiality Assessment process has been made more streamlined, with a top-down approach that gives companies more flexibility in identifying and prioritising material topics.

What didn’t change

What did not change is the expectation for what in-scope companies report. The fair presentation objective is now stated more explicitly in the revised text: reported sustainability information must be relevant, complete, neutral, accurate, and verifiable. A reduced number of mandatory disclosures concentrates scrutiny, not disperses it. Each remaining datapoint needs to be more carefully prepared, not less.

Limited assurance from an external auditor is still required. Audit trails, evidence documentation, and internal controls remain necessary. For Wave 2 companies reporting on FY2027, the preparation window is 2026. Data readiness assessments, reporting ownership, control frameworks, and pilot testing of audit trails should be underway now.

“Fewer datapoints also means each one carries more weight. This is not the moment to slow down. It is the moment to focus.”

concludes Sustainability Advisory Director, Jatin Budhraja. Our team will discuss the finalised revised ESRS in our upcoming webinar. Sign up below!

June 21, 2026

EFRAG has released the draft N-ESRS. Here is what non-EU companies in CSRD scope need to know.

The Omnibus reform reduced the number of non-EU companies subject to CSRD from roughly 10,000 to approximately 1,200. For those that remain in scope, a dedicated reporting standard is now taking shape. EFRAG released a draft version of the N-ESRS, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards designed specifically for non-EU multinationals, in mid-June 2026. A public consultation is expected to follow in July 2026, with a technical advice deadline in January 2027.

What N-ESRS is and who it applies to

N-ESRS applies to non-EU companies that meet the revised CSRD threshold: more than 1,000 employees and more than €450 million in EU revenue, or more than €200 million generated through a single EU subsidiary. The US has the highest remaining exposure, with an estimated 350 to 450 companies still in scope. UK companies account for roughly 150 to 200, and Switzerland and Japan around 100 to 150 each.

The N-ESRS is not a lighter version of the standard ESRS. It is a tailored version that accounts for the specific position of non-EU groups reporting at a consolidated level, but the core double materiality logic and the fair presentation objective remain in place.

What changed compared to the earlier draft

The June 2026 draft reflects EFRAG’s resumed work on N-ESRS, which was paused during the Omnibus negotiations. The revised draft clarifies the scope of value chain disclosure obligations for non-EU parent companies, adjusts the phasing of certain datapoints, and introduces more explicit guidance on how the standard interfaces with equivalent non-EU reporting frameworks such as ISSB-aligned standards already applicable in some jurisdictions.

What to do if you are in scope

Non-EU companies that remain within the CSRD threshold should treat the consultation period as a working window, not a waiting period. The January 2027 technical advice deadline means that the final N-ESRS will be in place well before Wave 2 reporting obligations begin for FY2027. Starting a gap assessment now, against the draft standard, is a practical use of the consultation timeline.

For companies approaching the threshold, a structured assessment of EU revenue exposure is the first step. The threshold is lower than many non-EU groups expect.

Voluntary use

Non-EU companies that fall below the threshold but face sustainability disclosure requests from EU customers, investors, or financial partners can use the N-ESRS voluntarily. The standard provides a structured framework for responding to those requests in a format that EU counterparties will recognise.

See our CSRD and reporting solutions to understand where you stand!

Nexio Projects’ Sustainability Director Jatin Budhraja states:

“The Omnibus changed who has to report. The N-ESRS determines how. For the global companies that remain in scope, this draft is the most important document to engage with right now.”

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June 19, 2026

The CDP portal is open for 2026. What to prepare before the September deadline.

The CDP disclosure portal opened in mid-June 2026 for climate, water, forests, and plastics reporting. The submission window closes in September. For companies managing multiple sustainability reporting obligations this year, CDP is also an opportunity to reduce the overall workload: the framework aligns closely with IFRS S2 and CSRD’s ESRS E1, meaning data built for one feeds directly into the others.

What you need to know for 2026 disclosure

CDP has raised its scoring ambition for 2026. Leadership-level performance becomes a more accessible target in some respects, but the methodology places greater weight on the quality and completeness of disclosures. Governance structures, scenario analysis, and transparency on target-setting methodology carry more weight than in previous cycles. Ocean disclosure is introduced as a new optional, unscored module, signalling a direction of travel.

Framework alignment

For companies already preparing for Wave 2 CSRD reporting, the structural alignment between CDP and ESRS E1 is an advantage worth using. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data, climate scenario analysis, and transition plan information are shared requirements. A well-structured data collection process that serves CDP will also serve ESRS.

Note that CDP announced a structural reorganisation in early July 2026, splitting into two separate organisations. The submission process and scoring methodology for 2026 are unchanged. It is a development worth monitoring for future cycles.

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Climate Director Anna Ma suggests:

“The response window for the 2026 disclosure cycle is now open. With the scored submission deadline in the week of 16 September, organisations have less than two months to complete a response eligible for scoring. If you haven’t started, now is the time. Support is available to guide you through it.”

June 15, 2026

Nexio Projects welcomes new product sustainability consultant

“Progress in sustainability rarely comes from working in isolation. It comes from connecting people, disciplines and ideas that don’t usually meet,”

says Francesc, our new Senior Climate Consultant at Nexio Projects. With deep technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment, EPDs, and product sustainability, he helps clients turn product-level insights into meaningful decarbonisation action.

Francesc Romero

Senior Climate Consultant

Meet Francesc

Francesc is originally from Catalonia, Spain, where a fascination with environmental sciences set the direction for everything that followed. He studied a Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences and, while already working as a consultant, completed a Master’s in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development. His curiosity kept going: more recently, he added a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. It is a combination that reflects something essential about how Francesc works. He does not stay in one lane for long.

A career built on building things

Francesc began his career as a consultant specialising in LCA and product sustainability. He then moved into industry, leading the development of LCAs and EPDs across a full product portfolio. After that, he co-founded two companies: a sustainability SaaS platform, and another focused on AI implementation within businesses.

“Those experiences gave me a very different kind of accountability,” he says. “You own the problem completely. There is no one else to hand it to.” That instinct to take ownership, to move between deep technical work and broader strategy, and to build something that actually sticks is what he now brings to his clients at Nexio Projects.

Putting sustainability to work

What drew Francesc to consultancy, and to Nexio Projects specifically, is the opportunity to work across very different sectors and witness, first-hand, how much potential sustainability still holds for companies. “It is a lever to create real value and build resilience,” he says. “That is the kind of work I want to be doing.”

In his role at Nexio Projects, Francesc will focus on Life Cycle Assessment and product sustainability, connecting that work with clients’ broader decarbonisation strategies. His aim is to make sure product-level insights translate into concrete action at company level, moving beyond the boundaries of a single report.

Grounded in the “Human” value

Of all of Nexio Projects’ values, the one that resonates most with Francesc is “Human”. “For me it is essential to be part of an organisation that genuinely values teamwork and strong, trust-based relationships between colleagues,” he says. “That is the kind of environment where good work, and good ideas, actually happen.”

What keeps him energised

What motivates Francesc is watching clients discover the full value sustainability can bring to their business: in resilience, innovation, and long-term competitiveness. “That is what I find most rewarding,” he says. “There is still so much transformative potential out there.”

A glimpse beyond work

Outside the office, Francesc loves spending time in nature with his dog, cooking vegetarian food, playing sport, and reading. “Anything that gets me outdoors or into a good book.” A fitting disposition for someone who believes the best ideas emerge at the intersections: between disciplines, between people, and between the places where you least expect them.

June 14, 2026

SBTi releases Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0. The shift from ambition to verifiable implementation.

The Science Based Targets initiative published its Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 on 14 June 2026. The central change in the standard runs through everything else in the document: the focus moves from setting targets to demonstrating that they are being implemented.

What changed?

Companies must now set two or more separate near-term targets. Scope 1 and Scope 2 are no longer combined into a single target, but treated as distinct obligations. Annual reporting on progress, barriers, and mitigation actions is required, with transparent disclosure of key assumptions. A new implementation hierarchy places direct emissions reductions first. Market instruments such as energy attribute certificates and commodity certificates can count toward targets, but only below direct reductions and subject to integrity requirements including volume and geographic matching and a 15-year generator-age limit.

Carbon credits cannot count toward reduction targets. From 2035, larger companies (Category A) face a progressive responsibility requirement for ongoing emissions, making this a finance and governance question, not just a sustainability one.

New categories

V2.0 divides companies into Category A (large companies and medium-sized firms in high-income countries) and Category B (SMEs and medium-sized firms in lower-income countries). The heavier obligations, including transition plans, third-party assurance, long-term targets, Scope 3 targets, and the 2035 removals requirement, apply to Category A.

V2.0 submissions open in Q1 2027. V1.3.1 remains available until 31 January 2028.

Our experts covered what science-based targets mean in practice under the new standard. Watch the on-demand webinar!

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“V2.0 asks companies to show their work, not just their ambition. This is similar to CSRD requirements: robust data, clear ownership, and a process that can be explained to an auditor.”

concludes Anna Ma, Climate Director at Nexio Projects.

May 26, 2026

Nexio Projects and Salacia Solutions support the Rainforest Alliance with a pro bono project

Nexio Projects, together with partner organisation Salacia Solutions, recently completed a pro bono project with the international non-profit organisation the Rainforest Alliance, one of the largest farm-to-consumer certification schemes in the world, delivering numerous projects and programs. Its mission is to create a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.

Four cross-functional teams developed concrete recommendations across four real strategic challenges.

The topics

Phasing out highly hazardous pesticides: How to make the transition commercially compelling for farmers and companies, not just technically necessary

Certification readiness: How to make the path to regenerative agriculture certification accessible for producers who do not know where to start

Fertiliser use and emissions: How to turn on-farm greenhouse gas reductions into a credible, market-facing proposition

Living income: How to frame the income gap for smallholder farmers as a impact opportunity for companies, not only a moral obligation

Each team delivered a set of recommendations to help the Rainforest Alliance move from good ideas to viable strategies to maximise impact.

This pro bono project forms part of Nexio Projects’ ongoing commitment to applying its sustainability expertise to organisations driving systemic change.

“Fuelled by fresh ideas and bold collaboration, our session with Nexio Projects and the Rainforest Alliance Product Design sparked four powerful pathways to drive regenerative impact — excited to bring these opportunities to life!”

Henk van Rikxoort, Senior Product Manager at the Rainforest Alliance

Read more about Nexio Projects’ pro bono work in the 2024 Impact Report, Sustainability in Motion.

May 07, 2026

The EU has published its draft revised ESRS for consultation, and double materiality stays

On 6 May 2026, the European Commission published new draft texts of the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards and a new voluntary standard for companies outside CSRD scope, opening a public consultation until 3 June 2026.

The most significant aspect of the draft is what it does not contain. Reports in recent months had suggested the Commission was considering closer alignment with ISSB standards, which would have shifted the ESRS away from its double materiality approach. The published draft does not do this. Double materiality, requiring companies to report both on sustainability risks to their financial position and on their impacts on the environment and society, remains fully intact.

The Commission introduced a small number of targeted modifications to EFRAG’s December 2025 technical advice. Companies now have flexibility in determining GHG inventory boundaries, using either a financial control or an operational control approach, which aligns the ESRS more closely with the GHG Protocol. A second modification introduces a new transparency requirement for companies reporting transition plans with targets not aligned with 1.5°C scenarios.

The voluntary standard published alongside the revised ESRS is based on the VSME. Changes from the VSME baseline have been kept to a minimum. Companies with 10 or fewer employees can treat certain environmental disclosures as voluntary under the value chain cap.

The consultation closed on 3 June. The Commission will adopt the delegated acts as soon as possible after that, followed by a two-month Parliamentary and Council scrutiny period before the texts enter into force.

“Companies that built their materiality assessments around both financial and impact perspectives are already working in the right direction.”

– Jatin Budhraja, Sustainability Advisory Director

Switzerland proposes a new sustainability reporting and due diligence law

Switzerland is tightening its requirements on both sustainability reporting and corporate due diligence. The Swiss Federal Council published a new legislative proposal in April 2026 that would significantly expand what large Swiss companies, and Swiss entities of foreign multinationals, are required to disclose and demonstrate.

What the proposal covers

On reporting, the proposal introduces more structured sustainability disclosure requirements for large companies, including mandatory climate disclosures covering emissions, climate-related risks, targets, and transition plans. The framework is aligned with TCFD, making it compatible with the climate disclosure infrastructure many larger companies have already started building.

On due diligence, the proposal broadens existing obligations substantially. Switzerland currently requires due diligence specifically on child labour and conflict minerals. The new proposal extends that scope to a wider range of human rights and environmental risks across operations and supply chains, bringing Switzerland closer to the expectations already embedded in the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Why this matters beyond Swiss-headquartered companies

The proposal applies to companies meeting defined size thresholds and reaches Swiss entities of foreign multinationals. For groups with EU operations already preparing under CSRD, the climate disclosure overlap is meaningful. TCFD-aligned disclosures share a common data foundation with ESRS E1 requirements: Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, scenario analysis, and transition plan information are required under both. A well-structured CSRD preparation process reduces the incremental effort for Swiss compliance considerably.

For multinationals with Swiss entities but no EU reporting exposure, this proposal is a new obligation to plan for. The due diligence extension in particular will require a supply chain mapping and risk assessment exercise that goes well beyond what existing Swiss requirements demand.

What to do now

The proposal is at the consultation stage, but the direction is clear. Large Swiss companies and groups with significant Swiss operations should assess their current disclosure and due diligence baseline against the proposed requirements. Starting that gap assessment now, while the legislative text is still taking shape, leaves time to build the right processes before obligations become binding.

As Jatin Budhraja, Sustainability Director puts it:

“We are seeing this pattern across jurisdictions: the question is no longer whether mandatory sustainability reporting will apply, but when. Starting the preparation work now, under any framework, builds a foundation that transfers.”

Our team works with companies across Switzerland and the EU on sustainability reporting across jurisdictions. Download our reporting guide to learn more about global frameworks!

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March 24, 2026

EcoVadis has changed how medals and badges must be shared. Here is what your company needs to do

From 1 January 2026, any external use of an EcoVadis medal or badge must be accompanied by direct access to the company’s official EcoVadis Recognition Page, via a clickable link or QR code. The requirement applies to Premium, Select, and Corporate subscribers and is now in force. It aligns with the transparency expectations of the upcoming EU Regulation on ESG Ratings (ESGR).

The rules cover every format:

On digital channels, including websites, email signatures, social media, and digital reports, the medal or badge must link directly to the Recognition Page, or a separate link must appear next to it. Text-only references (no image) still require the link. For print, PDF, and offline materials including sustainability reports, a QR code is required. Where a QR code is not feasible, a clearly visible URL must appear instead.

Medals and badges must not be used as product labels or in any way that implies product-level sustainability. Validity must be stated clearly: each recognition is valid for 12 months from the scorecard publication date. Where older recognitions are shown, the validity period must be disclosed explicitly. Where one group entity’s medal is referenced by another entity, a disclaimer clarifying which entity was assessed is required.

“EcoVadis recognitions carry weight precisely because they represent a verified scope and a defined timeframe. The new sharing rules protect that meaning. Most companies just need to audit where their medal appears.”

– Jatin Budhraja, Sustainability Director at Nexio Projects

Download our EcoVadis compliance guide to review your materials against the new requirements!

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March 17, 2026

EU Taxonomy is being simplified: the Commission has opened a public consultation

On 17 March 2026, the European Commission launched a public consultation on draft revisions to the EU Taxonomy Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts. The consultation period runs until 14 April 2026.

Proposed changes

The proposed changes align with the objectives of the Omnibus simplification package. The Commission has proposed simplified DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) criteria across all activities, reduced documentation requirements, clearer Technical Screening Criteria, and updated references to current EU legislation. The Commission has not proposed changes to GHG thresholds or substantive criteria for high-emitting activities.

Sectors

The sectors most likely to see relevant changes are waste management and the circular economy, energy, manufacturing, construction, transport, and forestry. Companies active in these areas should review the draft texts and assess the impact on their specific activities before the consultation closes.

Timeline

The Commission aims to adopt the final texts by the end of Q2 2026, with a 1 January 2027 application date. Companies preparing FY2026 Taxonomy disclosures work under the current rules. FY2027 reporting, which many Wave 2 companies are already building processes around, will be subject to the revised criteria.

Our expert jatin Budhraja concludes:

“What changes here is the complexity of demonstrating alignment, not the expectation that you will.”

If you are preparing your CSRD disclosures or planning ahead for 2027 Taxonomy alignment, our team can assess the implications of the proposed changes for your specific sector. Get in touch!

March 12, 2026

Nexio Projects welcomes new Principal Climate Consultant

“Real progress happens when people trust each other and work towards a shared goal,”

says David, our new Principal Climate Consultant at Nexio Projects. With years of experience in climate, carbon and CSRD, he helps clients turn complex sustainability challenges into clear, actionable strategies.

David Vazquez

Principal Climate Consultant

Meet David

David is originally from the north of Spain but has spent most of his adult life in Berlin. “I wanted to live in another country and be surrounded by people from different places,” he says. “Those years gave me a network of inspiring colleagues and friends who really shaped who I am today.”

Before sustainability, he worked in tech and software start‑ups, leading implementation projects and helping customers achieve their goals. “I realised my client‑implementation skills could be perfectly translated to sustainability,” he explains. “It felt like a natural step from building software solutions to helping companies build more sustainable business models.”

From carbon curiosity to climate expertise

David’s pivot to sustainability started with his studies in Leadership for Sustainability, which deepened his interest in how organisations can drive real change. His practical climate journey began when he discovered Planetly, one of the very first carbon management software tools, in the Berlin start‑up scene, and joined its Customer Success team. “I wanted to learn what companies can actually do to measure and reduce their emissions,” he says. “That’s when it clicked: I could combine my client experience with my passion for the planet.”

Since then, he has helped organisations of all sizes, including large companies in telecommunications, healthcare, energy, education and private equity firms, understand their emissions and design practical decarbonisation strategies. “I’ve learned that purpose and curiosity are the real secrets to a fulfilling career,” he adds. “And working closely together towards a common goal – with colleagues and clients – is one of the main guarantees of success.”

A pragmatic partner for complex journeys

David especially resonates with Nexio Projects’ value of being Pragmatic. “Sustainability is complex, and if you’re passionate it’s easy to fall into technicalities and expect perfect results,” he notes. “I learned the hard way that simplicity and pragmatism are key to not overwhelming clients.”

In his role at Nexio Projects, David will focus on climate‑related topics like greenhouse gas quantification, decarbonisation and net‑zero strategies, while guiding businesses along their whole sustainability journey – from CSRD compliance to uncovering value‑creation opportunities and aligning with investor expectations – in a way that feels realistic and achievable.

What keeps him motivated

What motivates David is seeing how tightly climate and business are connected. “Decisions within one organisation can ripple across its entire value chain,” he observes. “The fast‑moving regulatory landscape and constant innovation mean there’s always something new to learn, and I love helping clients make sense of that complexity and turn challenges like net zero into concrete actions.”

A glimpse beyond the screen

Outside work, David finds energy in food and good company. He enjoys cooking new vegetarian recipes with friends, discovering new restaurants and brunch spots, or going to concerts. He also loves Europe’s train culture. Every once in a while, he goes on a city‑break train trip to explore architecture and art exhibitions, which often spark new ideas and perspectives he brings back into his work.

February 26, 2026

The UK has its own sustainability reporting standard. Here is what it means if you operate there.

The UK government published its finalised UK Sustainability Reporting Standards on 26 February 2026. Based closely on the IFRS Foundation’s ISSB standards, UK SRS S1 addresses general sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and UK SRS S2 focuses on climate-related risks and opportunities specifically.

“Voluntary today does not necessarily mean optional. UK SRS sets the direction clearly, and companies that start building aligned disclosures now will be in a much better position when mandatory requirements follow.”

says Sustainability Director Jatin Budhraja.

More about the standards

The standards are currently voluntary. The government has not set a mandatory adoption date, but has deliberately kept the door open for future requirements. Companies with UK operations should not read “voluntary” as “permanently optional.”

Difference to the ESRS

The key structural difference from the EU’s ESRS is materiality. UK SRS follows a single materiality approach, focused on how sustainability issues affect the company’s financial position. ESRS applies double materiality: both the financial risks to the company and the company’s impacts on the environment and society. For companies reporting under both frameworks, the underlying data overlaps considerably. Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, climate scenario analysis, and transition planning are requirements under both. A well-structured reporting architecture can serve both without significant duplication.

UK SRS also sits alongside a wider family of IFRS S1 and S2-aligned standards, including Canada’s CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 and Singapore’s sustainability disclosure standards. Companies building for ESRS are already building for much of this.

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February 23, 2026

Omnibus I is finalised: What the CSRD reform actually changes for you

The European Council circulated the final compromise text of the Omnibus I Directive on 23 February 2026. The reform is legally settled, and companies waiting for certainty before making decisions about their reporting programmes have it.

What changed?

The threshold for mandatory CSRD reporting now sits at more than 1,000 employees and more than €450 million in turnover, up from 250 employees. Roughly 80 percent of companies previously in scope are no longer subject to mandatory ESRS reporting. Wave 2, covering large undertakings not previously under the NFRD, remains on track for financial year 2027, with first reports due in 2028.

One detail in the Council’s final text differs from the Parliament’s version. The Parliament required the Commission to adopt a voluntary standard for companies below the new threshold. The Council’s text gives the Commission discretion to do so. That standard may still arrive, but it is not guaranteed, and companies below the threshold that continue to receive data requests from customers and investors should not plan around it.

For companies that remain in scope, the obligations have not been reduced in substance. The revised ESRS cuts mandatory datapoints by more than 60 percent, but the fair presentation objective is now stated more explicitly. Reported information must be relevant, complete, neutral, accurate, and verifiable. Audit readiness is part of that requirement, not separate from it.

Our April 2026 webinar covers Omnibus I in detail, including its practical implications for Wave 2 preparation.

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“The reform changes who has to report, not what good reporting requires. Companies that remain in scope should not treat simplification as a signal that less rigour is needed.”

– Jatin Budhraja

February 02, 2026

Nexio Projects receives Corporate Sustainability Award

We’re pleased to share Nexio Projects has received the Top Brand, Corporate Sustainability Award. The award is granted by EUPD Research, a Germany-based market research company focused on advancing sustainability companies and practices. What does the award entail, and what does it say about us?

Nominated by leading sustainability experts

The Corporate Sustainability Award is granted on the initiative of sustainability experts from companies with established corporate sustainability practices. They nominate providers through a detailed survey that assesses five dimensions: service quality, employee expertise, cost structure, reliability, and likelihood of recommendation. In this sense, being nominated is positive indicator of our clients’ experiences of working with us.

Vetted by an expert panel

The nominations are reviewed by a panel of experts from sustainability organisations, academia, and the environmental and social sectors. As a next step, Nexio Projects was required to provide detailed follow-up information about our company, people, and services. This information has now been verified and audited by the expert panel. Nexio Projects has successfully passed this stage and is now recognised as a Top Brand in Corporate Sustainability.

Co-CEO Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries shares:

“Receiving this award is a wonderful recognition from fellow sustainability experts. I also see this as a testament to the clients who nominated us and their appreciation of our work with them. Thank you!”

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries

Co-CEO & Managing Partner

Read more on the the press release here.

January 28, 2026

Nexio Projects joins EcoVadis Sustain 2026 in Paris

Connecting with leaders in sustainability

We’re excited to announce that Nexio Projects will be joining Sustain, the flagship event of EcoVadis in Paris. On 2 and 3 March, you can find us both on the ground and on stage. Why is this such a great opportunity to connect and share insights with us – and other sustainability leaders – joining the event?

What is EcoVadis Sustain?

Sustain brings together leaders and professionals from various industries with strong sustainability ambitions to connect, learn and inspire. This year’s theme is: Sustained Advantage. And that’s exactly what we will be talking about in our round table discussion and key notes. How can companies move from compliance to competitive advantage?

Meet Nexio Projects there

Here’s where and how you can find us:

2 and 3 March all day at our booth

3 March at the mini theatre

3 March from for a round table discussion

Zooming in on healthcare

Additionally, we’ll be staying a bit longer to attend the Sector Initiative Day on March 4, where our co-CEO, Felix Keser, will share insights and lessons learned from our collaboration with the Responsible Health Initiative. Felix shares:

“The Responsible Health Initiative brings together leading pharmaceutical companies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability across the global health supply chain. At Nexio Projects, we’re proud to have supported this sector-wide effort over the last years through supplier engagement and capacity building.”

From compliance to competitive advantage

Co-CEO Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries adds:

“I’m looking forward to join Sustain for the eighth time this year. We have been involved from the very start of this event series. It’s always proven to be a great opportunity to connect with sustainability leaders from across the globe. Can’t wait for this year’s edition.”

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries

Co-CEO & Managing Partner

If you’re joining Sustain, please find the program here.

Can’t make it? Follow us on LinkedIn and stay tuned for our key takeaways.

December 12, 2025

Nexio Projects ranked as leading sustainability consultancy in the SD400

We’re proud to announce that we have been ranked number 7 in the SD400 2025 ranking in the consultancies in sustainability category – a benchmark of the most impactful and respected sustainability advisory firms in the Netherlands.

Ranked #7 among sustainability consultancies

The SD400, published annually by MT/Sprout, highlights 400 organisations across sectors that are seen by business peers as frontrunners in sustainable business practice and impact. It’s a result of independent peer-to-peer benchmarking in which 3.879 respondents ranked 1.700 organisations in total.

Within this prestigious list, Nexio Projects is positioned among the top sustainability consultancies. We rank not only as number 7 in sustainability consultancies, but also as number 4 in the Ecological and number 13 in the Governance sub-categories. Showcasing once again the excellent work of our teams working on Climate and Sustainability Managemenervices and solutions.

A milestone with meaning

This ranking reinforces our mission to support organisations in navigating complex sustainability challenges – from ESG strategy & reporting, decarbonisation pathways, materiality assessments, to sustainability training and implementation support. Helping organisations move from compliance to purpose.

Congratulations to our partners and clients that have a place on the list as well!

MVO Nederland (Future UP)

Salacia

Beter Bed

Vodafone Ziggo

&Samhoud

Unilever

Here’s to creating impactful work together!

“Great to see our efforts, impact and dedication towards our clients is recognised in this ranking. It’s also great to see that see many of our clients and partners are in the ranking, too with a focus on our climate excellence. Congratulations to all, together, we need to pursue and keep sustainability in motion”

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries

Co-CEO & Managing Partner

December 04, 2025

Nexio Projects ranked as best consultancy in sustainability and ESG

We’re pleased to share that Nexio Projects has been recognised as Top Consulting Firm of 2025 by Consultancy.nl. We’ve been ranked as a frontrunner in Sustainability and ESG categories with Platinum Medals. What does this recognition entail? And how does it reflect our growth this year?

Ranking 1.400 consultancies

The Top Consulting Firm list is a yearly by consultancy platform Consultancy.nl. It ranks the expertise of 1.400 consultancies that are based in The Netherlands. For this, it uses a survey across clients and consultants plus an assessment of consultancies’ capabilities, projects, thought leadership – and more. It is considered an in-depth reflection and comparison of consultancies’ expertise.

Platinum levels

Last year, Nexio Projects was already awarded Golden medals in the Sustainability and ESG categories. In 2025, we have moved up to Platinum levels for:

Sustainability

ESG

Sharing our expertise throughout an eventful year

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries, Managing Partner and Co-CEO, shares: “I’m thrilled t to see that we’re recognised as a frontrunner in our field. This year has been eventful, with many changes to sustainability regulations and ambitions.”

This recognition is one of the many of this year, alongside becoming a Great Place to Work, being voted as one of the Best Workplaces for Women as well as Top Brand in Corporate Sustainability by EUPD Group. Next to our status as Platinum Partner of EcoVadis, B Corp Way Partner, and member of UN Global Compact, it reflects our ongoing commitment to help companies navigate complex sustainability challenges.

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Nexio Projects’ expertise spans ESG ratings, sustainability reporting, strategy and climate services. If you want to learn more, do check out our knowledge centre, client work and solutions.

Learn more about the Consultancy.nl rankings here: https://www.consultancy.nl/rankings/2025

“Being named a Top Consultancy 2025 is an incredible recognition of our team’s resilience and vision, proof that even in challenging years, purpose-driven consulting and genuine collaboration remain the strongest catalysts for meaningful change.”

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries

Co-CEO & Managing Partner

November 27, 2025

Nexio Projects joins the CPHI pharma sustainability ecosystem

Have you heard of CPHI? It’s a global brand hosting premier events for the global pharmaceutical industry. Our sustainability advisory expert Jatin Budhraja and co-CEO Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries joined its event in CPHI Frankfurt earlier this year. We’re pleased to share that we have now been enlisted in its Pharma Sustainability Ecosystem.

Working on sustainability in Pharma

Marc: “We’ve been working on many projects in the pharmaceutical industry, lately. Not only did we support healthcare packaging provider Nelipak in their CDP Journey. We have also been working together with EcoVadis on its Responsible Health Initiative. It’s a tailored programme in which pharmaceutical companies like Amgen, AstraZeneca, GSK, Moderna and many other frontrunners work on supplier engagement together.”

From compliance to competitive advantage

Jatin spoke – at the invitation of our client, Nelipak – on a panel discussion during the CPHI event at Messe Frankfurt. The topic? ‘From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Navigating CSRD and CSDDD’. Now, Nexio Projects has now officially been added to the CPHI’s Pharma Sustainability Ecoystem!

If you want to learn more about our work in the healthcare & pharmaceutical sectors, do reach out to Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries to learn more.

Or meet us at the next event, Pharmapack in Paris, from 21-22 January.

“Great to see we’re enlisted as a recommended sustainability consultancy for the CPHI community. Right at the heart of the community.”

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries

Co-CEO & Managing Partner

July 31, 2025

Nexio Projects releases the fourth edition of its Impact Report

Nexio Projects 2024 Impact Report

We’re proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, highlighting a year of transformation, growth, and global impact. As a leading sustainability consultancy based in Rotterdam, Nexio Projects’ mission is to take organisations from compliance to purpose. From ESG advisory and decarbonisation strategies to CSRD reporting and sustainable procurement consulting, our team of sustainability experts has helped businesses navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change.

A message from our managing partners

2024 was a pivotal year in our organisational evolution — testing our resilience, sharpening our purpose, and reinforcing our commitment to driving change in the sustainability landscape. Settling into our second year at our Rotterdam hub, we experienced both the challenges and opportunities of rapid growth in a complex global context.

Our diverse team of 46 professionals from 28 nationalities delivered 422+ projects across 30 countries and 25 industries, advancing our mission to create an abundant future within planetary boundaries. From helping multinationals with decarbonisation strategies to guiding companies on CSRD reporting and supporting emerging businesses with initial sustainability assessments, we supported organisations at every stage of their sustainability journey.

2024 also brought significant recognition for our approach: we maintained our EcoVadis Platinum rating for the sixth year, ranked among Europe’s top B Corps, received Great Place to Work certification, and were named a leading sustainability consultancy by consultancy.eu and Verdantix.

Despite challenges like shifting regulations and higher team turnover, we saw these as opportunities to improve our culture and strengthen our commitment to making meaningful impact.

Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to our vision of an abundant world, where prosperity is shared, resources are used wisely, and planetary boundaries are respected. Thank you to our team, clients, partners, and stakeholders for your ongoing support and trust.

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We are deeply grateful to our longstanding and new clients with whom we’ve built strong ties and collaboration, pushing sustainability higher on corporate agendas, and finding practical solutions to develop, measure and report on non-financial impact.

Nexio Projects

July 15, 2025

Nexio Projects earns 2025 “Great Place to Work” certification

Nexio Projects has once again been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work® Nederland certification in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a remarkable workplace culture. Building on recognition from 2023, this distinction highlights the company’s sustained focus on employee well-being, professional growth, and an open, inclusive environment.

Earning the Great Place to Work® certification in 2025 is more than a milestone for Nexio Projects — it’s a reaffirmation of the vibrant, purpose-driven culture our team continues to nurture. Following our previous recognition in 2023, this year’s certification reflects both what we stand for and how we’re growing together as an organisation.

Organisational strengths

One of the clearest takeaways from this year’s results is a strong sense of fairness and inclusion. With a Justice score of 96%, employees overwhelmingly feel that decisions are made fairly and that respect and equity are foundational to everyday interactions.
We also scored exceptionally high in the areas of Intimacy (96%), Camaraderie (95%), Hospitality (94%), and Community (92%). These categories reflect something we deeply value — the sense that we’re in this together. People feel welcomed, connected, and supported, creating a sense of belonging that energises our mission and values.
Our efforts toward gender equity are being recognised. In 2025, Nexio Projects was named a Best Workplace for Women, with over one-third of leadership roles held by women and a Trust Index above 70% among female employees — a testament to inclusivity in action.

Areas we’re improving

While there’s a lot to celebrate, we’re also clear-eyed about where we want to go next. Collaboration emerged as an area with room for growth, with a score of 73%. While teamwork is a natural strength, we’ve recognised the potential to make cross-functional collaboration more seamless and intentional — especially as we scale. In response, we’re launching improved systems for interdepartmental projects and enhancing the way we share insights and feedback across teams.
We’re also focusing on strengthening feedback channels and communication loops, ensuring every voice is not only heard but act upon. Our goal is to maintain an agile and responsive environment where feedback leads to action and continuous improvement.

Looking ahead : With its 2025 certification, Nexio Projects once again sets a high standard for workplace culture in the sustainability sector. We’re proud of how far we’ve come — and clear on where we’re heading. Our people are our greatest strength, and we remain committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel proud to belong.

“I am truly inspired by our organisation’s focus on gratitude and its positive impact”

Great Place to Work

April 16, 2025

Nexio Projects voted as a Best Workplace for Women 2025

Nexio Projects is proud to announce that we have been recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for Women 2025 by Great Place To Work® Nederland. This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering an empowering, inclusive, and supportive environment where women excel and thrive.

What This Recognition Means

Being named a Best Workplace for Women is a testament to our dedication to gender equality and inclusion. Nexio Projects met the following rigorous criteria:

Gender Representation: The percentage of women in our organisation is equal to or exceeds the industry benchmark.

Women in Leadership: Over 33% of leadership roles at Nexio Projects are held by women, and our senior management includes at least one woman.

Trust Index: Our female team members rated us with a Trust Index score of 70% or higher, reflecting high levels of trust, respect, and satisfaction.

Inclusive Culture: We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives such as the Women of Nexio Projects, quarterly seminars, and workshops on gender equality and well-being.

Our Commitment in Action

Equal opportunities: We ensure fair and transparent recruitment and guarantee equal pay for equal work.

Supportive environment: Our culture encourages open dialogue, mentorship, and continuous professional development for all employees.
Empowerment: Women at Nexio Projects are empowered to lead, innovate, and drive positive change within the organisation and the broader sustainability sector.

We thank our dedicated team members for their feedback and contributions that made this achievement possible. Together, we continue to set the standard for workplace excellence and gender equality as a top sustainability consultancy.

“This recognition reflects our belief that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for creativity, innovation, and success. We are proud of our team’s achievements and remain committed to building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.”

Great Place to Work

March 11, 2025

Nexio Projects named a Top Brand in Corporate Sustainability 2025 by EUPD Research

Nexio Projects is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Brand in Corporate Sustainability 2025 by the esteemed EUPD Group. This prestigious award acknowledges Nexio Projects’ exceptional commitment to sustainability, highlighting its role as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

The Top Brand – Corporate Sustainability Award is a testament to Nexio Projects’ innovative approaches and dedication to supporting organizations in achieving their sustainability goals. This recognition is based on nominations from leading experts in the sustainability sector and involves a rigorous evaluation process that assesses excellence in practice.

“We are deeply honored to receive this distinguished recognition,” said Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries, Managing Partner and CEO at Nexio Projects. “As a leading sustainability consultancy, we are committed to guiding businesses on their journey from compliance to purpose. This award reinforces our mission to drive meaningful change and support organisations in embedding sustainable practices into their core strategies.”

Nexio Projects’ expertise spans ESG ratings, sustainability reporting, strategy and climate services, with a strong focus on helping companies navigate complex sustainability challenges. As a certified B Corp and member of the UN Global Compact, Nexio Projects sets high standards for environmental, social, and governance practices.

This recognition by EUPD Group underscores Nexio Projects’ position as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to enhance their sustainability performance. The company remains dedicated to fostering a greener future by empowering organizations to make impactful decisions that benefit both people and the planet.

For more information about the Top Brand – Corporate Sustainability Award and Nexio Projects’ commitment to sustainability, please visit https://eupd-group.com/top-brand-corporate-sustainability/.

November 19, 2024

Nexio Projects gets recognised as advisory leader in the 2024 Verdantix Report: Smart Innovators

Nexio Projects is honoured to be officially recognised as a leading provider of sustainability consulting in the latest report from research and advisory firm Verdantix. The “Smart Innovators: Consulting Services for CSRD and ESG Regulation Readiness” report provides buyers of consulting services for CSRD and other ESG regulation readiness with a high-level benchmark of the capabilities of 30 consulting providers.

We’re especially proud to to be among the organisations receiving the highest scores in ESG and sustainability corporate reporting and disclosures, recognised for our excellence in:

Regulation readiness

Reporting & disclosures

Data governance

In addition, Verdantix highlighted Nexio Projects’ strengths in ESG and sustainability digital transformation, and digital tools, noting our strong capabilities for Software selection, deployment and implementation, as well as Software partnerships.

“This recognition affirms Nexio Projects’ position as a leader in sustainability strategy advisory.

We believe in a human approach to advisory, and a holistic approach to sustainability. This allows us to serve as a long-term partner for organisations by supporting with:

Regulatory compliance,

Corporate sustainability reporting & strategy,

Sustainability management systems,

Decarbonisation and Scope 3 programs,

Supplier engagement programs.

We are honoured and grateful for this recognition and inspired to continue helping organisations on their journey from compliance to purpose.”

April 01, 2024

Nexio Projects releases third edition of its Impact Report

A message from our managing partners

Last year marked another important chapter in the journey of Nexio Projects. It was a year of growth, challenges and achievements that shaped our path forward. As we settled into our Rotterdam hub for the first full year, our team continued to grow to more than 50 people from 24 nationalities. Together we delivered over 380 projects, helping more than 250 clients in 30 countries to advance their sustainability ambitions. Each was another step in our mission to take ambitious organisations from compliance to purpose.

2023 was certainly a year of achievements. In March, we received our fifth consecutive Platinum rating from EcoVadis. In April, we renewed our commitment as a B Corp, increasing our score by 33 points and becoming one of the highest rated B Corp consultancies in the world. In September, several publications highlighted our work, with the Dutch Financial Times naming us the fastest growing sustainability consultancy in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Verdantix listed us among the world’s leading ESG strategy providers and Consultancy.eu included us in its list of top European sustainability consultancies.

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We’re deeply grateful to our longstanding and new clients with whom we’ve built strong relationships and collaborations, pushing sustainability higher up the corporate agenda and finding practical solutions to develop, measure and report on non-financial impacts.

Nexio Projects

December 15, 2023

Verdantix features Nexio Projects in report of top boutique ESG and sustainability services

Nexio Projects has been named as one of the top boutique ESG and sustainability consultancies in Verdantix’s 2023 report Buyer’s Guide: Boutique ESG and Sustainability Strategy Services.

The guide provides an up-to-date analysis of 11 boutique ESG and sustainability consultancies. It’s designed to be used by the board, C-suite and sustainability executives to inform their selection process. You can read the section on Nexio Projects below.

Nexio Projects’s ESG and sustainability strategy services encompass materiality assessments and metrics selection, stakeholder engagement, goal-setting, peer benchmarking and gap analysis, and strategic ESG roadmap development.

Verdantix finds that Nexio Projects has

01. Specialized expertise for impact sectors.

Nexio Projects supports clients across a range of sectors, with particular expertise in industries with large and complex supply chains. The firm has a track record in sectors that will have a significant impact on the transition to a green economy, such as transport and logistics, chemicals, consumer goods, manufacturing and packaging. Nexio Projects also has ESG expertise in supplier and portfolio company engagement for the consumer goods and private equity industries, respectively.

02. Embedded environmental and technical expertise to bolster climate strategy services.

Leveraging the technical and environmental expertise of a team composed of consultants, engineers and environmental scientists, Nexio Projects offers a range of climate strategy services. These encompass carbon management (Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and product lifecycle assessments); decarbonization strategy; climate data management; science-based target-setting, reporting and disclosure (to the CDP, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)); climate risk assessments; and climate gap analysis.

Nexio Projects can support organizations looking to report in alignment with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), by reviewing their climate goals, targets and KPIs to ensure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. It can also help businesses with stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities for collaboration to drive climate action.

03. An integrated partnership network to deliver at scale.

Nexio Projects has created a robust and integrated partnership network that enables it to deliver sustainability strategy and implementation services on a large scale. This allows it to support clients of different sizes and at various points along the sustainability maturity curve with an integrated software and services offering. Its network includes Ecochain for lifecycle assessments, EcoVadis for ESG ratings, Position Green, Quentic, and Sweep for ESG software solutions.

Nexio Projects’s ESG and sustainability strategy services encompass materiality assessments and metrics selection, stakeholder engagement, goal-setting, peer benchmarking and gap analysis, and strategic ESG roadmap development.

Verdantix

July 13, 2023

Growing with purpose with Torqx Capital Partners

Nexio Projects, a rapidly growing international sustainability consultant and implementation specialist, enters into a partnership with Torqx Capital Partners.

Nexio Projects is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Torqx Capital Partners (“Torqx”). Nexio Projects offers a wide range of ESG consultancy services focusing on ratings & certifications, reporting, climate change and strategy advice with a large and diversified customer base on a global scale. Together with its strategic partners, Nexio Projects is able to offer best-inclass services in a pragmatic, human and customer-centric way, guiding them on the journey towards sustainability.

This investment exemplifies Torqx’ expertise in partnering with owner-led businesses to drive sustainable growth on an accelerated timeline as well as their commitment to pushing the global sustainability agenda. Torqx will support management in further growing the company internationally both organically as well through strategic acquisitions. Current owners Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries, Paul Keser, Cilia Keser and Felix Keser will continue to lead the company as active co-shareholders.

Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries, CEO of Nexio Projects states that “Nexio Projects was founded nearly six years ago with a mission to accelerate organisations’ transition from compliance to purpose. Over the years, we have served over 300 customers, across 25 countries and sectors, all with the same goal in mind: helping to shape more responsible, purposeful, and impactful organisations. We are proud of what our fantastic team has achieved so far and are thrilled to further grow our common ambition. Torqx’ understanding of our company’s strengths, values, vision will permit us to scale our positive impact on people and planet and permit us, together with our partners and clients, to accelerate the sustainability transition globally.” Joris van Aken, Investment Manager of Torqx, complements Marc’s statement by mentioning that “Nexio Projects represents a unique opportunity to invest in an exceptional business and team that is strongly dedicated to sustainability. We are very impressed with the achievements of Marc, Paul, Cilia and Felix and the entire Nexio Projects team to build such a professional and leading company in a relatively short time span and admire the Company’s distinctive culture that attracts the best purposedriven talent. We look forward to supporting management to pursue ambitious international growth and complementary strategic add-on acquisitions.” Harmen Geerts, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer of Torqx adds to this by stating that “Nexio Projects has shown an exceptional growth trajectory in the past years, enhancing sustainability performance of its hundreds of clients worldwide.

We see huge growth potential in the sustainability services sector as companies are facing large challenges in this decade of action and believe that Nexio Projects has the right foundation to becoming one of the sustainability solutions market leaders. With Torqx’ highly relevant experience and expertise in consultancy and growing businesses we look forward to supporting management in achieving this ambitious goal.”

Nexio Projects was founded nearly six years ago with a mission to accelerate organisations’ transition from compliance to purpose. Over the years, we have served over 300 customers, across 25 countries and sectors, all with the same goal in mind: helping to shape more responsible, purposeful, and impactful
organisations.

Torqx Capital Partners