At Effecty, everything revolves around trust, responsibility, and freedom. The digital marketing agency based in Horst was founded twelve years ago by Geert Buskes and has grown into a company where autonomy and transparency are the norm. Geert wanted to build a company where he’d enjoy working himself. And he succeeded. With a team of twenty people, a unique company culture, and a strong focus on the human side of doing business, Effecty demonstrates that sustainable impact starts with how you treat people.

VSME is the new European standard for sustainability reporting. Simple, voluntary, and designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises that want to become more sustainable. But without the time, budget, or appetite for thick reports or expensive consultants. At Eevery, we've developed the perfect solution: the VSME Reporting Tool. A user-friendly tool that helps you measure where you stand and instantly generates a professional report. Ideal for business owners who take sustainability seriously. Whether it's for your customers, banks, supply chain partners, or simply for yourself.

We’re proud to share that Damen Shiprepair has launched a sustainability pilot together with Eevery. In this pilot, we’re helping Damen to further improve the sustainability of their supply chain. It’s a powerful example of how a major player can actively support its suppliers in transitioning towards more sustainable business practices. In the latest episode of the PIM Noord-Holland podcast, Wouter Veldhuijzen (Damen) and Michiel Slinkert (Eevery) explain how this partnership came to life.

Behind every clean and safe space is someone doing the hard work to make it happen. In the cleaning industry, these people often go unnoticed, yet they’re essential. However, the sector faces significant challenges: high workloads, tight margins, and limited job security make it difficult to truly focus on the people behind the work. Fortunately, more companies are opting for a different approach. GWS de Schoonmaker is a strong example. Based in Rosmalen, Gaby Westelaken and his brother have spent over 40 years building a business where work satisfaction, trust, and sustainability are the top priorities. Their story proves: when you take care of people, you create a strong future.

Cleaning is often viewed as a practical, necessary task with minimal impact on sustainability. However, this service plays a crucial role not only in the appearance of a building, but also in the well-being of the people who work there every day, as well as its broader impact on the environment. Their work is sometimes unnoticed, but cleaners are essential for a healthy, safe and sustainable work environment. In this blog, we put them in the spotlight and highlight their significant contribution to the social, governance, and environmental aspects of sustainability (ESG).

The world has a plastic problem. It pollutes our rivers, oceans, and is now even found inside our bodies. At current rates, plastic in the ocean could outweigh fish by 2050. For Robert de Jong, CEO of Solinatra, that future is avoidable. In 2018, he decided to take a different path: not bioplastic, but truly natural material. Compostable, safe, and free from harmful residues. Solinatra developed a unique material that replaces plastic and completely disappears. Not based on bold claims, but backed by scientific proof.

Did you know the fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined? For Maxim Nelemans, CEO of Fashion Power, this was a reason for fundamental change. Fashion Power chose to take a different path as a family business with over 127 years of experience in textiles. In 2012, the company made a conscious decision: sustainability was no longer an option, but a necessity.

The chemical industry is one of the largest contributors to global emissions and often relies on petroleum and palm oil. But what if there was a way to make it sustainable using food waste instead? ChainCraft is proving it’s possible. The company developed technology that converts food waste into high-quality fatty acids. These circular raw materials can directly replace fossil-based alternatives. They offer greater sustainability without higher costs and are ready to make a large-scale impact. According to CEO Marc den Hartog, this is exactly what the chemical industry needs: an affordable, widely applicable, and scalable circular alternative.

Professional Cleaning Services (PCS) help to keep our environment clean, healthy, and safe every day. At the same time, the sector also affects people and the planet. For example, through transport emissions, material use, waste streams, and the work of thousands of employees from diverse backgrounds. That’s why sustainability is becoming more important. Customers ask for it, employees expect it, and new rules make it a must.

For businesses working on sustainability reporting according to the VSME Standard, measuring CO₂ emissions is a critical first step. Pressure to measure and report your emissions is mounting throughout the supply chain. Large corporations, banks and investors increasingly demand clear and transparent ESG data from partners/suppliers. Even if your business doesn’t have to comply with CSRD or TCFD requirements, it remains important to demonstrate your sustainability efforts. In this blog, we explain how our CO₂ Calculator helps you measure emissions and meet VSME reporting requirements.

How can business owners contribute to a more sustainable economy? For Berthold Bakker, co-founder of Used Products, the answer is simple: give products a second life and reduce waste. What started as a commercial venture has grown into a business at the heart of the circular economy, making an ever-growing impact.

What does it mean for a law firm to truly make a difference? The answer for Joni Uhlenbeck, CEO of De Roos, is clear: using the law as a force for a better, fairer world. De Roos supports entrepreneurs building a sustainable economy, from climate tech to social innovation. They do this with legal expertise and as a strategic partner who actively thinks about impact, growth, and responsible business.