{"id":16258,"date":"2025-12-05T11:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triceps.nl\/?page_id=16258"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:43:46","slug":"eu-sustainability-momentum-shift","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/triceps.nl\/en\/scaling-sustainability\/eu-sustainability-momentum-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"EU sustainability momentum is shifting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764928725643{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #B4182D !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-h1-EU-Sustainability-shift&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732354291238{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Europe\u2019s Sustainability momentum is shifting &#8211; What forward looking companies should so now.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Arimo%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764922163584{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Europe is entering a new phase in its sustainability journey. While the ambition of the EU Green Deal remains intact, the political and economic landscape is changing fast. Regulatory timelines are being adjusted, industrial competitiveness is under pressure, and energy remains structurally more expensive than in competing regions. These developments create uncertainty but also a window of opportunity for companies that choose to lead.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764922286542{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732352637117{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16317&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764930062373{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764928762913{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F1F6FA !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-h2-observation&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Observations: A more realistic, yet more challenging context&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center|color:%232C4510|line_height:1&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764928786743{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Momentum behind the EU Green Deal is faltering&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) are being delayed and softened. The EU\u2019s 2040 climate target has been confirmed, but it is now subject to review every two years. The long-term direction remains clear, yet the pathway has become more fluid.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Europe faces structural economic challenges&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 High energy prices, both fossil and renewable, continue to burden European industry. At the same time, declining industrial competitiveness and the need for increased defense spending place additional pressure on governments and companies alike.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Climate goals lack realistic roadmaps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 The EU has set bold targets, but most industries still lack credible implementation plans. In that sense, a dose of realism is overdue. The current recalibration can help create more feasible, economically grounded transition pathways.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Compliance-driven companies will slow down&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 For organisations that only pursued sustainability because regulation demanded it, lower compliance pressure will trigger a pause. These companies will wait, delay investments, and \u201csee where things land.\u201d&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764928821118{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F1F6FA !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-h2-our-point-of-view&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764923625776{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our point of view: This is the moment for strategic advantage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center|color:%232C4510|line_height:1&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Intrinsically motivated companies will push ahead&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764924149449{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 The companies that truly believe in sustainable value creation are not scaling back\u2014they are doubling down. They recognise sustainability as a driver of innovation, margin improvement, and strategic resilience.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Now is the time to build durable competitive advantage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 With competitors hesitating, the leaders of tomorrow are differentiating today. Companies that align sustainability with profitability rather than treating it as a compliance cost will secure long-term advantage in markets, supply chains, and customer relationships.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Triceps and N0Mconnect are ready to support this transition&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u27a9 At Triceps and N0Mconnect, we work with organisations that aim for profitable sustainability: strategies that are economically sound, operationally realistic, and environmentally meaningful.<br \/>\nWe support leaders in shaping roadmaps, mobilising organisations, and unlocking value in the transition.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book a free consultation&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-regular fa-calendar&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Ftriceps.nl%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764924506233{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #F1F6FA !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CONCLUSION&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%232C4510|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Europe\u2019s sustainability landscape is entering a more complex, more strategic era. Progress will depend not on regulation alone, but on the companies willing to chart their own path to sustainable profitability. If your organisation intends to lead &#8211; Now is the time.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4607&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762882301041{margin-top: 70px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #B4182D !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-h2-partner-in-groei-en-transitie&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Over Triceps &amp; N0Mconnect&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.4&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Wij geloven in open en eerlijk samenwerken. 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