With increasingly stringent requirements around sustainability and business practices, as set out in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), more and more companies are choosing to strengthen their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy. For a family-owned international company active in transportation and truck dealerships, this was the moment to implement an ambitious, yet achievable approach.
Customer characteristic
This family-owned company is an international transportation company specializing in bulk chemicals, feed and food. In addition to transport activities, it runs a successful truck dealership in the Netherlands and Poland. With the next generation now on board, future-proofing plays a crucial role in the strategy.
Approach
To achieve the implementation of CSRD, the following activities were carried out:
- ESG Quickscan
A comprehensive scan of the current situation was conducted based on internal interviews and analysis. This provided insight into current performance and opportunities. - Dual Materiality Analysis
This mandatory analysis identified both the company’s impact on people and the environment, and the influence of sustainability trends on the company. - Data collection plan
The necessary data points were identified and turned into a concrete plan for structured and regular data collection. - Draw up ESG strategy
A clear strategy was formulated, focusing on the pillars of people, environment and business behavior, fully integrated into the corporate strategy.
Results
The collaboration led to concrete and tangible results:
- Sustainable ambition
The company formulated a clear ESG ambition that reinforces its contribution to corporate strategy. - Practical data reporting
Essential data points were selected, focusing on simplicity and monthly reporting. - Completed Materiality Analysis
The analysis was prepared and approved, ready for auditor review. - Broad support
The project created enthusiasm and commitment within the organization, with a strong focus on achieving CSRD goals.
Future-proof steps
This approach not only enables the family business to meet CSRD reporting requirements, but also positions it as a sustainable and innovative player in the transportation and automotive industry. Thanks to the involvement of the next generation and strengthened internal support, the company looks to a sustainable future with confidence.