The Overview Effect

𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ✨ What a year it has been! 2024 marked the exciting start of The Overview Effect, and we’re incredibly grateful for the journey so far. From welcoming new team members to working with clients, we’ve already taken some promising steps in building a sustainable future together. Looking ahead, 2025 promises even more exciting developments..! Such as... 🎁 Our official launch event (keep an eye out for an invitation! 👀) 🎁 The launch of our Young Development Program to empower the next generation of sustainability professionals. 🎁 Moving to a larger office at the Social Impact Factory.  Stay tuned for these exciting developments as we continue driving meaningful change together! To everyone who’s been part of our journey so far —thank you. Your trust, collaboration, and support mean everything to us. 🎄Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year. Let’s make 2025 impactful, sustainable, and unforgettable! 🥂 Team The Overview Effect, Anouk Torsing, Jip Miedema, Janne Heemskerk, Pascal Koot, Mark van der Haar, Pascalle Kok, Jessica Boekhoudt MSc RA, Koen Hut, Lena Hülsmann, Olivier Benz, and our (future) team members who are not yet in the photo: Rutger Jager, Tim Moolhuijsen, Stan van Toor & Bodine van Styrum. #Sustainability #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗗𝗗: 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🚀 The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) isn’t just another EU regulation—it’s a bold move to hold companies accountable for their environmental and human rights impact. What makes the CSDDD so impactful? 💡 It’s not about ticking boxes—it’s about taking action. 💡 It pushes businesses to move beyond greenwashing and align profits with planet-positive decisions. 💡 It’s a reality check for value chains and boardrooms alike. Ready to understand how this directive could transform your organization? Explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies in our first blog! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eGXXc2zN #Sustainability #CSDDD #ESG #SustainableBusiness

𝗗𝘂𝘂𝗿𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗸 💪 '𝗗𝘂𝘂𝗿𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗲𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺' 🌎 Hoe duurzaamheid de boardroom verovert  Duurzaamheid is niet langer iets voor ‘erbij’ — het wordt een kernonderdeel van strategie en besluitvorming. De CSRD-rapportageplicht markeert een kantelpunt: bedrijven moeten nu concrete data verzamelen over hun impact en risico’s op thema’s zoals CO2-uitstoot, biodiversiteit en mensenrechten. Hier ligt vooral een kans: de CSRD dwingt organisaties verder te kijken dan ‘afvinklijstjes’ en écht strategisch na te denken over duurzame transformaties. Het gaat niet alleen om risico's verkleinen, maar juist om waarde creëren. Wat betekent dit voor bedrijven? 💡 Data-gedreven inzichten versnellen duurzaamheid in bedrijfsvoering. 💡 Transparantie wordt de nieuwe norm—een hygiënefactor voor klanten en stakeholders. 💡 Moonshots zijn onmisbaar: ambitieuze doelen die innovatie en samenwerking stimuleren met tastbare impact Bij The Overview Effect zien we de CSRD niet als ‘verplichting’, maar als een strategische kans om bedrijfsdoelen te verbinden met de wereld die we nodig hebben. Hoe maakt jouw organisatie van deze fase een toekomstbestendige transitie? Laten we samen bouwen aan ambitieuze én haalbare duurzame verandering. 👉 Lees het hele artikel hier: https://lnkd.in/e2R2E9cJ Met dank aan redactrice @Wilke Wittebrood en Carola Wijdoogen, Ankie van Wersch, en Andre Nijhof voor hun inspirerende inzichten in het artikel! #Sustainability #CSRD #ESG #SustainableBusiness

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Pascalle! 🌿 Pascalle has been part of The Overview Effect from almost the very beginning, shaping our voice as Brand, Marketing & Communications Manager. With a diverse background spanning branding, marketing, and communications, as well as social cultural work and the outdoor industry, she brings a unique perspective to connecting people and purpose. With over a decade of experience - ranging from a creative agency and a communications consultancy to sustainability consultancy ERM - Pascalle blends strategy and creativity with a passion for making impact. Whether leading rebranding projects or crafting compelling narratives, her goal is simple: to use her wide-ranging skills to create a better world. Outside of work, Pascalle finds her inspiration in nature - hiking, climbing, and capturing moments with her camera. She also channels her creativity into music, writing, and photography. We’re proud to have her dedication, energy, and vision driving our brand forward! 🌍✨ #MeetTheTeam #Sustainability #Marketing #Branding

Bij The Overview Effect geloven we in het verbinden van mensen en organisaties om samen betekenisvolle impact te creëren. Naast het ondersteunen van bedrijven bij hun duurzame transitie, versterken we ook Data For Better – als onderdeel van The Overview Effect – in haar missie om financiële expertise en duurzaamheid samen te brengen. 💡🌍   Speciaal voor professionals die aan het begin staan van hun CSRD-reis, zoals financials, zelfstandigen of duurzaamheidsadviseurs, organiseert Data For Better in samenwerking met Duurzaamheid.nl een CSRD Introductietraining. Deze interactieve training biedt: 🌱 Toegankelijke uitleg zonder vakjargon 🌱 Praktische tools die je direct kunt toepassen 🌱 Ruimte voor vragen en verdieping 🌱 Inspirerende sessies verzorgd door ervaren trainers   📅 Data: Vrijdag 10 januari & vrijdag 7 februari 2025 📍 Locatie: Holie Hub, Abdij van Berne 💶 Kosten: €750,- (voor twee dagdelen)   Het doel van deze training sluit perfect aan bij de visie van The Overview Effect: een solide basis bieden voor iedereen die betrokken is bij duurzame transformaties. Voor wie verder wil groeien, leggen we hier samen de eerste belangrijke bouwstenen.   👉 Meer weten of aanmelden? Dat kan door via deze link naar de brochure op 'Aanmelden' te klikken: https://lnkd.in/e-aGBZsS   Samen maken we duurzaamheid begrijpelijk én haalbaar. Laten we bouwen aan een toekomst waarin CSRD niet alleen een verplichting is, maar een kans om echte impact te maken. 💪   #CSRD #Duurzaamheid #Training #FinanceMeetsSustainability

🌱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲... 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 🌍 In the world of sustainability, terms like climate neutral, net zero, and net positive are everywhere. But what do they actually mean for businesses trying to reduce their carbon footprint? Understanding these concepts is key to taking meaningful action and driving real impact. We’ve broken it all down for you: what each term means, why it matters, and how organizations can take actionable steps to align with these goals. Whether you’re just starting out or already working toward net zero, there’s always room to rethink and amplify your impact. Ready to explore the differences and start moving towards a sustainable future? Swipe through the carousel for a quick, clear overview 👇 #CarbonFootprint #NetZero #ClimateNeutral #NetPositive

On this slightly slower Friday afternoon, our team is soaking in (and recovering from) the memories of our very first of many Christmas dinners together! It’s incredible to think that just a few months ago we were starting out at The Overview Effect, and today we’re celebrating an early Christmas at Restaurant de Kas with such a fun, talented, and fast-growing team. With delicious food, great company, inspiring conversations, and plenty of laughs, it was the perfect way to wrap up the year and celebrate how far we’ve come. 🥂 To capture the moment, we snapped some fun Polaroid photos, creating lasting memories of this special evening. Here’s to many more celebrations ahead! We can’t wait to share more celebrations with our clients and partners next year... exciting things are on the way! 🙌 Thank you team! Anouk Torsing, Jip Miedema, Janne Heemskerk, Pascal Koot, Mark van der Haar, Pascalle Kok, Jessica Boekhoudt MSc RA, Koen Hut, Lena Hülsmann, Olivier Benz & Stan van Toor. #Celebration #FirstChristmas #TeamSpirit

Trots op onze Jip, die gisteren het congres #beyondsummit2024 bijwoonde en haar visie deelt over lange termijn duurzaamheid en wat écht belangrijk is bij bedrijfsbeslissingen. Jip’s boodschap is duidelijk: het gaat niet om korte termijn KPI’s of kwartaalcijfers—het gaat om het bouwen van een duurzame toekomst voor de generaties die komen. Bij The Overview Effect steunen we Jip’s oproep: bedrijven hebben de moed nodig om vandaag de duurzame keuzes te maken die gericht zijn op een betere wereld, niet alleen voor onszelf, maar ook voor de wereld die we achterlaten voor de kleinkinderen van onze kleinkinderen. 👶🌱 En wij helpen je graag met het nemen van gedurfde, impactvolle beslissingen voor een duurzame toekomst! 🚀👇 #Duurzametoekomst #Businessforgood

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Anouk Torsing! 🌍✨   We’re excited to welcome Anouk, a sustainability consultant with 5 years of experience, dedicated to building sustainable supply chains with a focus on human rights. She spent most of her career at Forvis Mazars, where she developed the double materiality assessment (DMA) method for the Netherlands and contributed to its international development. Anouk worked with several clients across sectors such as service providers, NGOs, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, public organizations, energy, transportation and logistics (T&L), and FMCG, performing DMAs, guiding CSRD journeys, and conducting human rights impact assessments.   Anouk’s passion for sustainability started during her time living and working in various countries and her board year at AIESEC, leading her to pursue a master’s in Global Business and Sustainability at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. She also conducted thesis research on sustainable supply chains with UN Global Compact Network Netherlands.   In addition to her consulting work, Anouk has experience with SDG-based analysis for an architecture firm and research on informal waste collectors for an NGO. Outside of work, she’s creative, surfing-obsessed, and always active—whether it's yoga, gardening, or exploring new creative outlets at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy.   Welcome to The Overview Effect, Anouk! Great to have you on board 🌱🚀   #HumanRights #SupplyChain #CSRD #SDGs

𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 Lena 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞: 🐑 Moderator Jeroen Smit opened the event with an inspiring speech. While many of us are increasingly concerned about climate in our personal lives, we often set these concerns aside at work, behaving like “smart sheep”—intelligent, yes, but hesitant to break away from the herd. Jeroen called for bold leadership: leaders who dare to forge new paths and act decisively to shape a sustainable future. 📉 Peter Bakker President and CEO of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development highlighted the urgent need for systemic change. He emphasised that carbon should be managed with the same rigor and priority as financial performance to address the scale of the climate crisis effectively. ⚖️Criminal defense lawyer Bénédicte Ficq touched upon the legal implications and liability risks for corporate directors who fail to prioritize sustainability. She warned that legal pressure on companies and their boards will inevitably intensify as society demands a stronger commitment to sustainable practices. 📌 Edwin van Houten director consumers Autoriteit Financiële Markten underscored the importance of honesty and transparency in sustainability claims. He pointed out that advances in technology, such as CSRD XBRL tagging, will make it easier to verify these claims. But: 'If you tell the honest story, then you have nothing to fear' 🎬 Biologist and professor of ecology Louise E.M. Vet captivated the audience with a moving film illustrating humanity’s dependence on nature—a dependency that is not reciprocal. In the long run, nature does not depend on us. She urged us to value and protect nature, reminding us that we can learn from 3.5 billion years of “free R&D” by nature itself: ♻️ In nature, cycles are always closed. ☀️ Nature’s energy source is the sun. 🌈 Diversity in nature fosters resilience and mitigates risk. 🌎 The idea of nature as a stakeholder was further explored during a breakout session hosted by B Lab. At The Overview Effect, we advocate for nature to be recognized as a key factor in decision-making, integrated into double materiality assessments—or even represented on company boards as a passive stakeholder. 📝 Throughout the day, the implications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) were a central theme. Discussions highlighted both the challenges and the strong desire to move beyond compliance toward meaningful actions that move the needle.