We are excited to introduce you to ESG District, an initiative from De Tijd/L’Echo, KPMG and BNP Paribas Fortis. This expert platform brings together expertise, exciting cases, sustainability reports and an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to provide companies with inspiration and valuable insights on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

Sustainability has transitioned from a peripheral concern within corporate social responsibility (CSR) to becoming a fundamental cornerstone for ensuring long-term survival. This is why we should all, especially businesses, invest in sustainability. It is time to act today, and we are here to guide you, our clients, in the right direction.

Through ESG District, we will feature expert articles, combined with relevant client testimonials, in which our experts will discuss ESG topics such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), Data and Technology for ESG reporting, etc. Through this initiative, we want to keep the importance of ESG issues top of mind, signal a sense of urgency, and motivate you to take action today.

Explore our ESG District platform in:

› De Tijd (NL)

› L'Echo (FR)

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Fiorella Sanchez and Ward Minnaert from KPMG in Belgium
Companies will soon need to prove that their products do not contribute to deforestation

How to navigate the obligations of the EUDR.

Corentin Dandrimont of KPMG and Nicole van Deventer of Cegeka Group
What does the CSDDD mean for European companies?

Large companies in Europe must now map their impact on people and the environment.

Michael Wagemans, Head of Sustainability at KPMG Belgium and Valérie Siegler Brands, Innovation & Sustainability Director for Spadel.
Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand

Companies should view sustainability regulations as an opportunity to innovate and grow.

KPMG Law’s legal expert Walter Jacob
Companies are rightly concerned about the European greenwashing regulations

Greenwashing harms consumers and investors who choose sustainable products options.

Flexible Reward expert Kathleen Veugelen of KPMG in Belgium and Frédéric Blaisot, Vice-President of Schneider
Expecting on the modal shift to happen organically is naïve

In corporate sustainability, commuting greatly impacts our environmental footprint.

KPMG expert in Assurance in ESG Tanguy Legeine
KPMG expert in Assurance in ESG Tanguy Legeine
Why assurance in ESG reporting is rapidly gaining importance
Why assurance in ESG reporting is rapidly gaining importance
Why assurance in ESG reporting is rapidly gaining importance

The Need for Robust Internal Controls in Sustainability Reporting.

The Need for Robust Internal Controls in Sustainability Reporting.

The Need for Robust Internal Controls in Sustainability Reporting.

An Vanderhulst, Director Principal Enterprise Risk & Assurance at KPMG Belgium and Ann-Françoise Versele, Global Head of Sustainability at Bekaert.
An Vanderhulst, Director Principal Enterprise Risk & Assurance at KPMG Belgium and Ann-Françoise Versele, Global Head of Sustainability at Bekaert.
An effective ESG strategy and governance foster innovative solutions in the market
An effective ESG strategy and governance foster innovative solutions in the market
An effective ESG strategy and governance foster innovative solutions in the market

Integrating ESG strategy with overall business strategy effectively bridges the perceived gap between theory and practice.

Integrating ESG strategy with overall business strategy effectively bridges the perceived gap between theory and practice.

Aligning ESG and business strategies bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Matthias Marescaux, Director of Grants & Incentives at KPMG in Belgium, and Kris Buysens of Amcor.
Matthias Marescaux, Director of Grants & Incentives at KPMG in Belgium, and Kris Buysens of Amcor.
The focus is not the cost of sustainability, but building a lasting legacy beyond economic value
The focus is not the cost of sustainability, but building a lasting legacy beyond economic value
The focus is not the cost of sustainability, but building a lasting legacy beyond economic value

There are limited obligations in terms of sustainability, making investments largely dependent on the company's ambitions.

There are limited obligations in terms of sustainability, making investments largely dependent on the company's ambitions.

Limited sustainability obligations mean investments hinge on the company's ambitions.

KPMG People & Change consultant Lio Smolders and Karin Van Roy of Arvesta
KPMG People & Change consultant Lio Smolders and Karin Van Roy of Arvesta
A growth mindset is crucial for both employees and employers
A growth mindset is crucial for both employees and employers
A growth mindset is crucial for both employees and employers

Increased expectations from employees and consumers are compelling companies to look beyond the mere financial gains.

Increased expectations from employees and consumers are compelling companies to look beyond the mere financial gains.

Rising employee and consumer expectations drive companies beyond mere financial gains.

KPMG Technology expert Peter Van den Spiegel in conversation with UCB's as Global Head of Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Risks, Veronique Toully on sustainability reporting
KPMG Technology expert Peter Van den Spiegel in conversation with UCB's as Global Head of Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Risks, Veronique Toully on sustainability reporting
The allure of sustainability reporting lies in diverse company-wide involvement
The allure of sustainability reporting lies in diverse company-wide involvement
The allure of sustainability reporting lies in diverse company-wide involvement

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes more than 300 data points that are relevant to companies.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes more than 300 data points that are relevant to companies.

The CSRD includes more than 300 data points that are relevant to companies.

Michael Wagemans of KPMG in Belgium and Catherine Bals of Proximus on double materiality analysis
Michael Wagemans of KPMG in Belgium and Catherine Bals of Proximus on double materiality analysis
Making Europe more sustainable will happen through companies, or it won't happen
Making Europe more sustainable will happen through companies, or it won't happen
Making Europe more sustainable will happen through companies, or it won't happen

A double materiality assessment helps companies better understand their impact on the climate and vice versa.

A double materiality assessment helps companies better understand their impact on the climate and vice versa.

Double materiality assessments aid firms in gaining deeper climate impact insights.

KPMG expert on CSRD Steven Mulkens and Catherine Bals of Proximus
KPMG expert on CSRD Steven Mulkens and Catherine Bals of Proximus
For many companies, the CSRD can provide a handle on sustainability
For many companies, the CSRD can provide a handle on sustainability
For many companies, the CSRD can provide a handle on sustainability

European Directive imposes requirements on how companies will need to report on their sustainability activities.

European Directive imposes requirements on how companies will need to report on their sustainability activities.

European Directive imposes requirements on how companies need to report on sustainability.

KPMG expert on CBAM Frederik Cappelle and Christof Van Roey of Reynaers Aluminium
KPMG expert on CBAM Frederik Cappelle and Christof Van Roey of Reynaers Aluminium
CBAM implementation in the EU: a wake-up call for companies
CBAM implementation in the EU: a wake-up call for companies
CBAM implementation in the EU: a wake-up call for companies

The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) brings changes that many companies are not prepared for.

The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) brings changes that many companies are not prepared for.

The EU's CBAM brings changes that many companies are not prepared for.

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Walter Jacob blog posts
Walter Jacob
Sr. Counsel | KPMG Law
KPMG in Belgium
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Tanguy Legein blog posts
Tanguy Legein
Partner | Audit
KPMG in Belgium
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An Vanderhulst blog posts
An Vanderhulst
Principal, Risk & Regulatory | Advisory
KPMG in Belgium
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KPMG grants and innovation expert Matthias Marescaux blog posts
Matthias Marescaux
Director, Grants & Incentives Practice | Advisory
KPMG in Belgium
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Sr. Advisor, People & Change | Advisory , KPMG Belgium blog posts
Lio Smolders
Sr. Advisor, People & Change | Advisory
KPMG in Belgium
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Peter Van den Spiegel blog posts
Peter Van den Spiegel
Partner, Head of Lighthouse | Advisory
KPMG in Belgium
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KPMG Head of Sustainability Michael Wagemans blog posts
Michael Wagemans
Partner, Head of Sustainability | Advisory
KPMG in Belgium
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Frederik Cappelle blog posts
Frederik Cappelle
Partner, Global Trade & Customs | Tax, Legal & Accountancy
KPMG in Belgium
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KPMG Audit Executive Director, Steven Mulkens blog posts
Steven Mulkens
Executive Director | Audit
KPMG in Belgium
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