Sustainability Advisor: free services for Flemish SMEs

Advisory and Q&A:

1. EU legislation: CSRD, CSDD, and local obligations in other member states.

2. Voluntary sustainability reporting: how to start, how to communicate.

3. Sustainable business inquiries: LCA/EPD, footprint calculation, social aspects.

4. Green innovation: "Is there EU technology that can make my product more environmentally friendly?

Guidance program for small SMEs (<25 FTEs): After an interview, the company receives a comprehensive sustainability analysis, brimming with tips. They have access to support from EEN for a year, and the company commits to producing its initial sustainability report at the end of that period.

Finding sustainable partners abroad:

• For instance, sourcing suppliers from neighboring countries instead of Asia to reduce CO2 emissions.

• Identifying suppliers offering ecological alternatives to polluting components.

Green financing and subsidies: Collaboratively exploring options for green investments with stakeholders.