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Research: using an LCA to compare a traditional brick and a biobased brick

We assessed the environmental impact of a classic, clay brick and a brick made of fungal material, with attention to impacts on biodiversity. Read all about it in this article.

Download our checklist on communicating sustainability

Download our checklist on how clearly and effectively communicate about your sustainability performance. No accusations of greenwashing.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for SMEs: Everything you need to know

What are the implications of the CSRD for SMEs? Read more about this in this article.

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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for non-EU companies

The CSRD is an EU legislation, but it affects all who operate on the EU-market. Read all you have to know about it.

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Client interview: an LCA for Dille & Kamille to gain insight into the environmental impact of various materials.

We conducted an LCA study for Dille & Kamille to understand the environmental impact of glass, wood, ceramic, and enamel bowls. Read more about it.

Breaking down the EU Taxonomy

The EU Taxonomy defines sustainable economic activities, guiding businesses and investors in sustainable finance. It sets criteria to ensure investments align with environmental goals.

The Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR): what is this?

The European commission is now working on a regulation to protect forests worldwide. This regulation is called the Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR). Read more about this in our article

Greenwashing, greenwishing, and greenhushing: what is this?

In the realm of sustainability communication, you quickly encounter the terms greenwashing, greenwishing, and greenhushing. What are these, and how to prevent them?

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How coral reefs are affected by our carbon emissions

Coral reefs are heavily affected by acidification and rising temperature of oceans worldwide. Time to dive into this!

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Client case Sheertex : backing up environmental claims with sustainability data

Sheertex used an LCA study and Corporate Carbon Footprint to keep up with the requirements for correct sustainability communication. Read more about it.

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Example results of an LCA: PVC vs. PET

In this article, we compare the complete environmental impact of the materials PVC and PET. Read more about it.

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What are the differences between Type I, Type II, and Type III Environmental Declarations?

The type of Environmental Declarations you choose depends on the end goal you or a supply chain partner who requests this declaration have in mind. Read more about it.

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Example LCA: the environmental impact of tea and coffee

Tea or coffee, what would be the most sustainable choice? Read our example LCA to find out more.

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The planning towards an LCA report

What does the planning towards an LCA report look like? Read all about it.

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The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) explained

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are a crucial component of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), aiming to standardise sustainability reporting across the EU.

The CSRD Roadmap

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is coming: how to prepare your company? Clara and Max ask CSRD expert Emma Kallen for an explanation. ‍

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Client Case DELA: a comparative LCA study on various methods of the disposal of human bodies

Coöperatie DELA wanted a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to determine the environmental impact of various methods of disposal of human bodies. Read more about the study and results.

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): context, consequences and how to comply

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation seeks to enhance the circularity, energy efficiency, and overall environmental sustainability of products introduced into the EU market. Read more.

CSRD: the context & an introduction

Read this article for key-take aways about the CSRD, originating from an interview with CSRD- expert Emma Kallen.

LCA’s and biodiversity; how can a hybrid method assess this impact?

Gabriel Mestres Sanna, master student Bio-Inspired Innovation at Universiteit Utrecht, wrote his thesis about assessing biodiversity loss with LCA's. Read more.

Client interview: how an LCA changed D-CRBN’s understanding of their product

D-CRBN wanted to know how much carbon is released for the molecules they are creating and how “carbon-negative” this process is. An LCA gave them the answers.

Interview: the young generation in the construction sector

Imme Groet, our Senior Expert Sustainable Construction was interview for VG Visie Zomer 2024 Wonen & Zorgvastgoed.

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Client interview: Myzel Organics shares how an LCA guided them towards even more sustainability

Hedgehog Company conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study on the production of 1 kg of mushroom powder. Myzel Organics shares their experience with the LCA process and some insights it provided.

3 step plan + tips for calculating your Carbon Footprint

We provide you with a step-by-step guide and several tips for calculating your Carbon Footprint.

Set Science Based Targets; everything you need to know

If you are looking to make a significant impact on sustainability, setting Science-Based Targets is an effective approach. Read more about it.

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Leveraging LCA and Carbon Footprint for the CSRD

Discover how a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprint can help your compliance with the CSRD. Start to measure, report, and reduce your environmental impact effectively.

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LCA for start-ups; give yourself a kick-start in your market

An LCA, and all insights this will give you, is very valuable for start-ups. Read why in this article.

Example calculation Carbon Footprint: How big is the impact of Hedgehog Company?

What is the environmental impact of Hedgehog Company? We calculated our Carbon Footprint to find out.

What is the CSDDD, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive?

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; a new legislation with the aim to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behavior. Read all you need to know about this directive.

Sustainability Legislation for the Electronics & IT Sector

Electronics & IT are sectors with a significant environmental impact, but also areas with vast opportunities to improve. Read more about the key pieces of relevant sustainability legislations.

Hedgehog company builds towards 20% timber construction in the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam

We are actively involved in the Timber Construction Covenant of the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam; working towards 20% of all new buildings constructed from wood. Read more.

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Interview: Sustainability in the construction sector

The construction sector is an industry with significant environmental impact. Therefore, it is one of our focus sectors. Read more in this interview with Zoë Tan.

What is an environmental product declaration?

An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) communicates the environmental impact of a product. Read all about it.

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A deep dive into plastic recycling

What methods of recycling exist, what are their pros and cons, and what can we say about recycling from a sustainability perspective?

Definition of sustainability

What is the definition of sustainability? And circularity? Read all about it.

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How to communicate about your sustainable achievements & progress

You want to communicate about your sustainable achievements and progress. But how? Read this article to learn more.

The Locationmonitor: visualisation of progress of timber construction projects

To gain insight into the development and progress of timber construction projects, we have developed the Location Monitor. Mees Eringa shares more about this new visualisation.

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LCA Panel review: all information you need

If you want to communicate the results of a comparative LCA, you have to organise an LCA panel review. Read all about it.

Making pizza at home or ordering a take-away, what is more sustainable?

Let’s use a comparative LCA study to compare the impact of home-made pizza vs. take-away.

The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: what is it about?

The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Therefore, the European Union introduced the Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. Read everything you need to know

Write your notes sustainably? Pros and cons of different note-taking methods

Which note-taking method is the most sustainable? Let's use a comparative LCA study to find out.

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How do you drink your coffee? The impact of cow's milk vs. soy milk vs. oat milk

We use a case from our client Barista Company to compare the impact of cow's milk, soy milk and oat milk.

Interview: How to handle plastic sustainably as an organisation?

Senior LCA Expert Rik Wessels talks about the themes surrounding sustainability & plastic. How does an organisation handle plastic sustainably?

Client interview HAHN Plastics; their experience of the LCA & EPD process

We performed an LCA and following EPD for HAHN Plastic. Noel Marques-Neves, Head of Operations, shares how he experienced this process and what insights he retrieved.

Case CCV: Calculating the carbon footprint with activity-based data

There are two ways to determine the size of your carbon footprint: with activity-based or spend-based data. Read more about it.

Everything you need to know about the Product environmental footprint: PEF

PEF (product environmental footprint) is the new footprint method. It’s a harmonised method to measure the environmental impact of products.

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Plastic & sustainability: everything you want to know

Read all you want to know about plastic & sustainability; what is the problem and how to be more sustainable?

The environmental impact of the textile sector

Sustainability is an ongoing challenge in the textile sector, one of the world's largest industries. Read all about it.

EU Digital Product Passports: sustainable products

Digital product passports will allow any party to access product information, considering a product’s full lifecycle. Read more about it.

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Interview: sustainability for the textile sector

Co-founder Saro Campisano shares sustainability challenges & chances for the textile sector.

30+ super easy sustainability acts you can do in 2024

Read 30+ super easy sustainability acts you can do in 2024.

CSRD: everything you need to know

Read this article to find out all you need to know about the CSRD.

5 Explanations for non-sustainable behavior

Stopping climate change requires a behavioral change. We describe five psychological explanations why people still behave in a non-sustainable way.

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Client-interview: LCA for your product: what are the steps?

Our client Studio Anneloes shares their experiences about the steps and challenges along the way towards their LCA.

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Long read: Heading Towards a Biobased Transition in the Construction Sector

Biobased materials will play a crucial role in the construction sector, read more about all developments regarding this topic.

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CBAM: what you need to know

Read more about the transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and what this means.

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E-waste & sustainability

Do you know what e-Waste is, why it has such a high environmental impact, and how you can properly manage your e-waste (or the e-waste of your organisation)? Read all about e-waste & sustainability.

Quantifying sustainability: a complete guide to carbon accounting

Read more about Carbon accounting: measuring, quantifying, and monitoring your greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

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The environmental impact of online behavior

Online browsing behavior has an impact on the environment; energy is required to run IT systems, data centers, and devices. Read more about the relationship between online and sustainability.

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Interview: Sustainability for IT and electronics organisations

Read more on how sustainability can look in the IT and electronics sectors. Our colleague Rik Wessels shares his insights.

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What's it all about with CO2?

CO₂ is the "villain" in the climate debate. Read this complete recap.

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Sustainable construction: an introduction

Read an introduction to why sustainability is important in the construction sector, and how sustainability can look.

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LCA, EPD, and PEF: what are the differences?

Do you want to take steps towards sustainability as a company? Measuring your environmental impact is a good start.

Cats vs Dogs: the ultimate environmental-showdown

Are you a cat- or a dog person? Let’s look at this question from an environmental point of view. Which pet has the highest pawprint?

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Effective & Simple: a data-driven route towards sustainability

How to tackle sustainability challenges effectively? With a data-driven approach. Read all about it.

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The carbon cycle: a quick recap

We explain the difference between the long and short carbon cycle and tell you how a carbon footprint can help you.

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Packaging becomes an important part of the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)

The EU announces that, by 2026, packaging will become part of the digital product passport. Read more about it.

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Comparative life cycle assessment (LCA): the footprint of your favorite houseplant

In this comparative LCA we consider the different LCA stages for a natural plant compared to an artificial plant.

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Free carbon footprint calculator for business

The Hedgehog Carbon Platform is the carbon footprint calculator for business. Start sustainability today with our free version, no demo required!

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No more greenwashing: the Green Claim Directive is coming

The Green Claims Directive (GCD) is coming, but what is it? The EU proposed the GCD in order to prevent greenwashing. Read more.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) - The ultimate guide for beginners

This article teaches you everything about the life cycle assessment (LCA), read all about it.

Alternatives to meat: a life cycle assessment (LCA)

More and more people are aware of their current dietary habits. This article compares different meat substitutes and their environmental impact. Also they are compared to actual meat.

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There’s more than carbon: impact categories overview

Read all about the impact categories to consider when conducting an life cycle assessment (LCA).

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Food containers: glass or plastic?

A life cycle assessment (LCA) example of different types of food containers. Read more about it.

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Impact investing: The Hitchhiker's Guide to transition finance in private equity.

Transition finance is, in essence, all about transitioning ‘brown’ companies to ‘green’.‍ Read all about it.

From ESG to value creation

External pressure on ESG is increasing, so is awareness. Go from product to company footprint.

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How to reduce your digital carbon footprint? 3 tips

This article informs about your digital carbon footprint and gives recommendations on how to reduce this impact.

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Sustainable business: the risk of doing nothing

Climate change poses several risks to your business. Doing nothing is far more costly.

How to sustainably BBQ: LCA example of different BBQs

We use a life cycle assessment (LCA) to compare different forms of BBQs. Read all about it.

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6 tips to reduce the carbon footprint of your organisation

Curious to find out how to reduce your organisation's carbon footprint? Follow these 6 tips.

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Achieve net-zero through life cycle assessment

More and more organisations need to reduce their environmental impact. A method to achieve net-zero emissions is through life cycle assessment.

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Climate adaptation and mitigation

The KNMI states that warming to the 1.5 degree limit will be reached as early as 2030 at the earliest. Time to take action.

Assessing biodiversity using Life Cycle Assessment

Assessing biodiversity using in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This article explains how biodiversity is assessed in current LCA methods.

SFDR: ESG is insufficient to comply with DNHS-principle

This article explains how ESG data is not sufficient to comply with the SFDR article 9 disclosing and reporting requirements.

Breakfast of champions: an LCA example of the English vs. the continental breakfast

What is the environmental impact of your breakfast? We performed an LCA study comparing the English and continental breakfast.

SFDR: Why private equity managers must move beyond ESG data

This article explains why private equity managers are better off to leave ESG behind. Both in general and in the context of the SFDR.

Scaling up bio-based materials for sustainable construction

Scaling up bio-based construction materials is contributing to combatting climate change. Read all about it.

Expressing environmental impact in euro's (or dollars): the ECI

What is the ECI? And is it interesting for your company?

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Example LCA: which egg do you pick?

An LCA example: which egg do you pick? In this article, we compare different types of eggs based on their environmental impact.

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How to sustainable construction: embrace bio-based materials

The Dutch government wants to be fully circular by 2050 through the efficient use of sustainable resources. Read all about biobased materials.

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How the European Green Deal affects your business

The European Green Deal is on its way. It sets out an ambitious roadmap for climate policy in Europe. Read here all about it.

Why is a life cycle assessment important?‍

Measuring the environmental impact of your business or product via a life cycle assessment (LCA). Read here how this is important for you.

Eco-friendly reading: paper books versus the e-reader.

What would be better for the environment: reading a paper book or reading books on an e-reader? Read this example of a life cycle assessment comparison.

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The snags of Carbon Banking

Rabobank recently became a Carbon Bank and wants to compensate for CO2. But what is Carbon Banking and what does it deliver?