The VSME standard

The art of sustainability

Sustainability communication? That means sharing your sustainable journey through inspiring stories. It’s important for raising awareness and engagement among your employees, your customers and society at large, but it will also be mandatory under the CSRD guidelines from 2028 onwards. For SMEs, there is a simpler, voluntary alternative: the VSME standard.

Good to know

CSRD stands for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and is an extension of the NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive). The CSRD requires large European companies to produce a transparent sustainability report. The requirement will be phased in between 2026 and 2028. As an SME, you are therefore not required to report. Nevertheless, it remains wise to showcase your sustainability efforts using the VSME standard. Major clients are increasingly asking for this, and stakeholders also expect transparency. KDV – Language & More knows how to turn this into a clear and powerful narrative.

Marketing for sustainability

Without active communication about your sustainability projects, their impact remains invisible. The trick is to bring these stories to life and fully embed them in your company’s DNA. And that is precisely where we can help you. Our experienced editors and copywriters immerse themselves in your business, get to know the unique character of your company inside out, and weave this information into your sustainability story. No off-the-shelf solutions, but bespoke sustainability marketing.

The proof is in the pudding

Our team of passionate copywriters and translators knows exactly how to turn your sustainability initiatives into powerful stories. See for yourself:

Group-GTS Sustainability Site
‘Alternative Fuels’ webinar for Group-GTS
Siniat sustainability stories
Belgoprocess Sustainability Report
Smulders Sustainability Report

We practise what we preach

AI and ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our society. What many people don’t realise is that ChatGPT (and other AI applications) consume a huge amount of energy. Did you know that a single prompt generates around 8 grams of CO2 emissions? Gulp. That’s why at KDV – Language & More, we take a thoughtful approach to AI tools. We are familiar with the technology and believe in its future, but we are convinced that humans will remain the driving force.

Charities

As a client of KDV – Language & More, you won’t receive a Christmas card or end-of-year gift. We’d rather donate that budget to local charities, as a way of giving something back to society. Together we make a difference!

And… Of course, you’ll still receive our best wishes digitally.

BookStories

Does printed media still fit into a sustainable policy? Yes, it does, and that is precisely why BookStories was created. Through these stylish coffee-table books, we offer something of value to the next generation. You tell your authentic company story and preserve it for years to come. The coffee-table book endures, long after yet another advertising leaflet has disappeared into the wastepaper basket.

Through unique print runs, high-quality production and printing using raw materials from sustainably managed forests, we also contribute to the planet.

New office

In early 2025, we moved to a new office in the centre of Arendonk. Our new premises run entirely on renewable energy thanks to a heat pump and solar panels. The central location makes it easier for us to get to work on foot or by bike. In addition, every employee has plenty of space to work comfortably, and mutual respect and collaboration remain our top priorities. Because that, too, is sustainability!