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15 02, 2023

Diverse + inclusive + innovative = resistant
Diverse + inclusive + innovative = resistant

Diverse + inclusive + innovative = resistant

February 15th, 2023|To The Point|

Diverse + inclusive + innovative = resistant Werner Lapage, Partner BDO Belgium and Chairman of the Editorial Board Are we plunging into a recession? Not yet if we stick to the narrow definition of such an economic downturn - negative GDP growth for two or more consecutive quarters. But on the other hand, when we look at all those economic indicators lighting up red: inflation fever, the extra cost for resources over and above wage indexation, the [...]

3 10, 2022

“Learning from each other, for each other, worldwide!”
“Learning from each other, for each other, worldwide!”

“Learning from each other, for each other, worldwide!”

October 3rd, 2022|To The Point|

“Learning from each other, for each other, worldwide!” BDO Global Sustainability Center of Excellence Mieke Loncke, Marketing & Communication Director BDO Belgium Sustainability is a very complex and broad story. Which makes it difficult for companies to know what steps to take first, at the right time, with the right focus, in the right direction. To ultimately have maximum valuable impact and to support our clients with their needs within their specific context and ambition, it [...]

3 10, 2022

Good governance is no longer an option
Good governance is no longer an option

Good governance is no longer an option

October 3rd, 2022|To The Point|

Good governance is no longer an option BDO and GUBERNA join forces for SMEs Mieke Loncke, Marketing & Communication Director BDO Belgium Good governance as a strong incentive for sustainable growth and entrepreneurship. That sounds obvious, but quite a few SMEs suffer from procrastination. After all, the operational business keeps going on. Understandable, but do not underestimate the importance of good governance. To give your board of directors an extra boost, GUBERNA and BDO are combining [...]

14 04, 2022

Plastiflex: aspiring to circular production
Plastiflex: aspiring to circular production

Plastiflex: aspiring to circular production

April 14th, 2022|To The Point|

Plastiflex: aspiring to circular production Plastiflex Group is setting the bar high. In the near future, the producer of flexible plastic hoses wants to operate completely circularly. Together with BDO’s sustainability experts, the company translated this ambition into a genuine Sustainability Transition Programme. Plastic hasn’t really enjoyed a good reputation over the last decade. Nevertheless, Piet Gruwez, CEO at Plastiflex, believes that plastic is not a bad product in itself: “The pressure to [...]