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Between Digital Excitement and the Sustainability Imperative at Food Hotel Tech 2026

A two-day immersion in the tech & sustainability ecosystem of the HoReCa sector, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, 14–15 April 2026.

Powering Collaboration: New Features for Experts in COVERE²

We’re happy to introduce the latest updates to the COVERE² platform, bringing improvements across both the website and the platform itself.
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Unlocking premium Carbon Credits generated by Small Farms in Europe

Unlocking premium Carbon Credits generated by Small Farms in Europe

Small farms are the backbone of Europe’s food system, making up 76% of all agricultural holdings. Yet, despite their vital role, they remain largely excluded from the fast-growing carbon credit market. This means millions of farmers miss the opportunity to diversify income, finance sustainable practices, and contribute to climate neutrality.

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Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

Recent analyses of Scope 3 emissions highlight that a significant portion of a company’s costs and risks are embedded within its value chain. This finding is echoed across industries: sustainability is increasingly a driver of financial performance and organizational resilience rather than a peripheral activity or marketing initiative. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty, economic pressures, and tighter budgets are leading many companies to reevaluate how, and where, they invest in sustainability. The focus is shifting to the tangible value sustainability brings to the business.

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Scope 3 Emissions: Why They Matter and How Companies Can Tackle Them

Scope 3 Emissions: Why They Matter and How Companies Can Tackle Them

When we talk about corporate climate strategies, most people think of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions – the fuel you burn and the energy you buy. But here’s the catch: for most companies, Scope 3 is where the real action is. It often makes up 70–90% of the total carbon footprint. While reporting on it might feel like a burden, companies that take it seriously don’t just tick compliance boxes – they unlock cost savings, innovation, and competitive advantage.

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The Two Schools of Lifecycle Thinking - Are You Harnessing the Power of Both?

The Two Schools of Lifecycle Thinking - Are You Harnessing the Power of Both?

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to be transparent about their sustainability efforts. Often, it is even a mandatory requirement. Claims to be operating with genuine positive environmental and social impact requires a kind of credibility that leaves no space for doubt or suspicion of greenwashing. Such credibility is unlikely to be achieved without a robust, transparent, science-based and data-driven approach like thinking in lifecycles.

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Viikki Research Farm: The Power of Double Materiality

Viikki Research Farm: The Power of Double Materiality

In the heart of Helsinki lies Viikki Research Farm - a unique hub where cutting-edge agricultural research, education, and sustainability intersect. As part of the COVERE² initiative, a comprehensive Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) was recently completed at Viikki, delivering an in-depth snapshot of the farm’s sustainability performance and readiness for future challenges.

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Setting a New Standard in Energy Transparency: Power Flow Tracing at Juntos Farm

Setting a New Standard in Energy Transparency: Power Flow Tracing at Juntos Farm

At COVERE², we're always seeking ways to bring more accuracy and impact to sustainability data and reporting. One of our most recent achievements is the Power Flow Tracing (PFT) analysis conducted at Juntos Farm in Ibiza, a collaboration powered by ELEKS' cutting-edge DAKAR grid simulation technology.

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ELEKS’ Journey Through Double Materiality and ESRS Alignment

ELEKS’ Journey Through Double Materiality and ESRS Alignment

Enhanced stakeholder understanding of sustainability through collaborative engagement

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Designing a Sustainable Future: Our User-Centred Approach for COVERE²

Designing a Sustainable Future: Our User-Centred Approach for COVERE²

We live in an era where sustainability is no longer optional. It is essential. Businesses across sectors are increasingly recognising the importance of emissions management and integrating sustainability strategy into their operations and long-term plans.

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The Hidden Risks of Scaling Back: Why Diluting EU Sustainability Rules May Undermine Stability

The Hidden Risks of Scaling Back: Why Diluting EU Sustainability Rules May Undermine Stability

In the latest round of EU policy negotiations, significant changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and broader sustainability frameworks are under consideration. These proposed amendments - part of a wider package also known as the “Omnibus regulation” - aim to reduce administrative burden, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Understanding the EU Omnibus Proposal: Key Changes, Divergent positions and Business implications

Understanding the EU Omnibus Proposal: Key Changes, Divergent positions and Business implications

In February 2025, the European Commission introduced the 'Omnibus' proposal, aiming to simplify and reduce the administrative burden of EU sustainability reporting requirements. This initiative seeks to amend key legislative frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) , the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

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COVERE² in the 2ⁿᵈ European Carbon Farming Summit

COVERE² in the 2ⁿᵈ European Carbon Farming Summit

The 2ⁿᵈ European Carbon Farming Summit held in March 4th to 6th in Dublin, aimed to foster discussions on developing carbon farming markets and policies. The COVERE² project presented its results during the business model workshop. Our recent survey showed that small farms are interested in the carbon credit market.

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Power Flow Tracing: Scientific Method for Power Footprint Assessment

Power Flow Tracing: Scientific Method for Power Footprint Assessment

The energy industry is changing, moving from fossil fuels to renewable sources. Stricter sustainability regulations, emissions targets, and net zero goals require more efficient and greener energy use. Yet, one major challenge remains: how do we accurately assess the carbon footprint of the electricity we consume?

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