Trace Magazine – Kiwa’s ESG & Sustainability Insights, Stories & Impact
About Trace Magazine
Welcome to Trace — Kiwa’s first online ESG magazine. Just like tracing a path forward, Trace follows the real steps we’re taking to build a more sustainable future.
Here, you’ll find real stories, practical insights, and the milestones that mark our environmental, social, and governance journey. Explore real examples of how we are putting ESG into action — across sectors, regions, and services.
Trace Magazine’s featured sustainability stories
Could Your Hydrogen Production Qualify as Low Carbon?
Curious if your hydrogen production meets low carbon standards? Discover the key criteria, certification pathways, and benefits of qualifying as a low carbon hydrogen producer. Stay ahead in the energy transition and unlock new market opportunities by understanding what it takes to achieve low carbon status for your hydrogen operations.
Why PV Module Quality Is a Critical Risk in 2026
Uncover how evolving standards and market pressures are making PV module quality a top concern for the solar industry in 2026. Learn why addressing quality risks now is essential for long-term project success and reliability
Prepare for Construction Products Regulation (CPR) Compliance
Ensure your construction products meet the latest European CPR requirements. Kiwa provides expert assessment, verification, and sustainability validation to help you achieve compliance and market access efficiently.
How Companies in Portugal Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Discover how organizations in Portugal are actively reducing their carbon footprint through energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains, and advanced carbon management solutions. Learn how Kiwa supports businesses with certification, consultancy, and digital tools to achieve measurable sustainability goals.
What the EU’s new carbon rules mean for your business in 2026
Companies importing steel into the European Union (EU) are now facing a new cost, not for the material itself, but for the carbon behind it. And from 2026, this will become a reality for many businesses.
Guiding Lebensbaum’s Path to Sustainable Excellence
Discover how the We Care Standard, audited by Kiwa, helped Lebensbaum streamline sustainability across its entire supply chain. This approach brings together environmental, social, and governance requirements into one clear, transparent framework, supporting continuous improvement and trusted results.
CPR Compliance — Your Last Chance to Act
Time is running out for construction firms to meet the EU’s updated sustainability demands under the Construction Products Regulation. Read expert advice, practical tools, and training solutions from Kiwa NIBE to get your declarations — and your value chain — in order before the 2027 deadline.
LCA + EPD: The Acronyms That Will Shape the Future
Why lifecycle data is now non-negotiable. From carbon footprints to full product transparency, LCAs and EPDs are becoming essential for construction and beyond. Learn how these tools help companies meet regulations, gain trust, and lead in sustainability.
Due Diligence Is Now a Business Strategy
7 lessons to build a more resilient supply chain. From regulatory pressure to real-world risk, supply chain due diligence is no longer optional. Read our expert tips, smart tools, and global strategies to help your company stay compliant — and competitive.
The Solar Scorecard That’s Shaping a Global Industry
Why 100,000+ people rely on Kiwa PVEL’s solar insights. The PV Module Reliability Scorecard delivers trusted, real-world data on solar performance — and it’s influencing decisions in over 170 countries. Explore how the Scorecard helps buyers, developers, and manufacturers make smarter solar choices.
EU Battery Regulation: Deadlines Are Closer Than You Think
From BMS compliance to digital battery passports, new EU rules are reshaping how batteries are designed, tested, and tracked. Learn how Kiwa helps businesses prepare for 2027 and beyond — with expert guidance, tools, and early certification support.
How we support sustainable progress
Driving credibility through verification
Helping clients meet new ESG regulations
Translating data into impact
See the Bigger Picture in Our 2025 ESG Report
The stories featured here in Trace Magazine reflect real progress — but they’re just the beginning. For the full view of how we at Kiwa are putting purpose into action, read our 2025 ESG Report. The report shares the milestones behind the stories: from carbon reduction and employee well-being to inclusive leadership and sustainable service innovation.
See how local action connects to global impact — and where we’re headed next on our ESG journey.
Explore our featured ESG stories
Accelerating Action for International Women’s Day at Kiwa
This International Women’s Day, we’re accelerating action for gender equality at Kiwa! Hear from our leaders and employees on how we can break biases, foster inclusion, and drive real change.
Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts through Inclusive Leadership
In our latest article, Chief HR Officer Marrianne Groeneveld emphasizes the importance of fostering an inclusive environment to achieve true diversity and equal opportunities.
Inspiring inclusion at Kiwa on International Women’s Day
In Celebration of International Women’s Day, we recently interviewed six of our female employees to find out how they are experiencing gender equality and inclusion in their careers and at Kiwa.
Kiwa's ESG Report
Our 2024 ESG Report is here! This report highlights our efforts related to our people, our planet, and our performance. It also provides a picture of the company we are and the road that we’re taking towards a better tomorrow.
