2023 At A Glance: Celebrating Key Sustainability Milestones
Nexio Projects
Supporting organisations on their journey from compliance to purpose ?? ??
Welcome to Sustainability in Motion #8, our last issue for 2023. In this edition, we cover:
???Insider Nexio Projects | Our Year in Numbers
???#Inspire | 12 Inspiring Sustainability Moments from 2023
???#Educate | CSRD: Preparing for ‘The Year of Compliance’
???#Share | Riding the Sustainability Journey
Enjoy the read!
Insider Nexio Projects | Our Year in Numbers
2023 has been a remarkable year for us at Nexio Projects; from supporting a record number of organisations through different aspects of their sustainability journey, to exponential team growth and multiple awards and recognitions.
We grew our team of sustainability consultants by 66%, with expert backgrounds from GRI, KMPG, Patagonia and even academia. We are very proud to have team members from more than 20 nationalities!
Part of our goal this year was to help sustainability professionals globally to be better equipped for the ever-evolving sustainability landscape. To that effect, we have hosted about 20 free webinars over the year, sharing insights with over 5,000+ sustainability professionals within our network.
You can join this network by signing up for our email list here: https://bit.ly/3GQPqGF .
Additionally, our team of climate experts, sustainability reporting, ranking and rating and CSRD have completed more than 500 projects, guiding our clients from compliance to purpose.
It came with great excitement on our end when our efforts were crowned with recognition from clients, team members and partners. For example, winning the FD Gazelle 2023 Award as the fastest-growing sustainability consultancy in The Netherlands, getting the Great Place to Work Certification, and secured a partnership with Torqx Capital Partners.
We’re excited for what 2024 brings as we welcome 3 new members to the leadership team!
#Inspire
12 Inspiring Sustainability Moments of 2023
January
UN panel of experts finds that the ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, helping avoid global warming by 0.5°C, thanks to the global phaseout of ozone-depleting chemicals.
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February
Renewable energy to count for 90% of new electricity demand between now and 2025, the International Energy Agency’s Electricity Market Report 2023 says.
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March
Historic victory for climate justice with the adoption of a UN resolution that should make it easier to hold polluting countries legally accountable for failing to tackle the climate crisis.
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April
Earth Day is celebrated every 22nd of April to remember the importance of protecting our planet. At Nexio Projects, we take the day off from work and engage with sustainability initiatives that generate positive impact. This year we collected a total of 20 bags full of litter around Rotterdam and spent the afternoon giving new life to scratches of wood.
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May
The UNEP “Turning off the Tap” Report presents countries and companies the roadmap to cut plastic pollution by 80% before 2040, stressing the need of policy and market shifts.
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June
The long awaited and highly necessary Global Ocean Treaty is achieved by members of the United Nations to safeguard marine life. As agreed, the Treaty will serve the creation of protected areas covering at least 30% of the oceans by 2030.
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July
After years of devastation in the Brazil’s Amazon, satellite data tracks a 33.6% reduction in deforestation during the first half of 2023.
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August
India is back on track to reduce emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels as renewable energy generation increases as well as forest cover.
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September
2023’s edition of the Global Climate Strike ‘Fridays for Future’ started by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg marks the fifth anniversary of the movement.
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October
Stockholm is about to become the first big capital city to ban petrol and diesel cars from its centre by 2025, aiming to slash pollution and reduce noise.
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November
November is a month of celebration and recognition for Nexio Projects, with the achievement of the Great Place to Work Certification, and the FD Gazelle 2023 Award as the fastest-growing sustainability consultancy in the Netherlands. Additionally, we’ve been nominated by Verdantix and Consultancy.nl amongst the main sustainability consultancies in Europe.
December
France is the first EU Member State to translate the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into national law.
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#Educate
Are You Prepared for CSRD?
The words on every sustainability professional’s mind as the new year draws closer is CSRD. Our resource library collects insights from our experts on the topic to ensure you are prepared to face the new regulatory requirements in 2024. You can look at existing resources on the link below.
?? To learn the latest on CSRD and other sustainability topics, sign up to our email list here:?https://bit.ly/3GQPqGF
#Share
Riding the Sustainability Journey
Context
Our client is a premium leader in the motorcycle apparel and accessories industry. They now operate in more than 70 countries through offices in Europe and the US. They currently provide equipment to racers in the MotoGP and MotoGP2.
Challenge
Currently, they are focused on incorporating sustainability into their strategy and identifying the first set of tangible measures to comply with the new CSRD regulation. The main challenge is the client's limited experience in sustainability. They feel overwhelmed by the tasks ahead but passionate and engaged with this new challenge.
Solution
Assuming the client is in the initial stages of its sustainability strategy, Nexio Projects experts provided a strategic vision with specific measures to help strengthen their sustainability strategy and prioritise actions in alignment with the CSRD requirements.
???To find out more about the case and the final outcomes, read the full snapshot here: https://bit.ly/47YxlSM
Did You Know?
GRI & ESRS recently signed a new cooperation agreement, resulting in a GRI-ESRS Interoperability Index and highlighting the benefits of the alignment achieved between the two standards.
The index:
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Up Next!
???CSRD Webinar | Thursday, 18th January at 4.00 PM CET
Join our experts Thomas and Camilla in a session dedicated to CSRD to make sure you kick-off the new year fully prepared.
You can pre-register here ???https://bit.ly/3Tov27d
As 2023 comes to an end, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support towards Sustainability in Motion.
We look forward to reconnecting in 2024 with even more inspiring stories and insightful content. Wishing you a joyous and special holiday season spent with your loved ones.
See you soon, and here’s to a sustainable and prosperous new year! ??