As of 2026, housing associations, contractors, investors and large (semi)public organizations must fully report on their environmental impact according to CSRD and ESRS standards - including ESG themes and Scope 3 emissions. For many organizations, then, this is no longer a pipe dream, but a reality.
That affects you, too. Because as a glazier, painter, frame company, carpenter or facade builder, you supply products and services that directly affect those reports. Large clients must be able to demonstrate that their projects contribute to CO₂ reduction and circularity, and for that they count on you as a reliable partner in the chain.
And yes, you see it right: one abbreviation after another flies by - CSRD, ESG, ESRS, Scope 3. Do you remember what is what and what is expected of your organization? In this article, we explain it clearly and show you how to use isoMAX 's circular glass to connect directly to the sustainability rules that are already in place today.
The most important terms in a row
- CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) European law requiring sustainability reporting.
- ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) The topics you report on.
- ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) The technical guidelines that define how to report.
- Scope 3 (indirect CO₂ emissions) The emissions released throughout the chain - from production to demolition.
Or even more succinctly summarized: CSRD is the law ESG is the content ESRS are the rules for reporting Scope 3 is part of what you have to report
So, that's clear. The challenge is not in the legislation, but in the implementation: how do you translate those requirements into concrete choices in projects, materials and collaboration in the chain?
And that chain often starts with you. Whether you are a glazier, painter, window frame manufacturer, carpenter or facade builder - your work helps determine whether clients such as housing associations, contractors and investors can meet their sustainability obligations. Increasingly, they demand substantiated figures, reusable materials and demonstrable CO₂ reductions.
With isoMAX, you have a product that makes exactly that possible. You not only deliver quality, but also demonstrable sustainability: with certificates, registrations and substantiation that your clients need.
Therein lies the strength of isoMAX, a product that makes it easy to meet today's requirements while being ready for tomorrow's reporting requirements.
isoMAX makes it simple
After all, with isoMAX, you already meet the requirements others will soon be struggling with.
- CSRD-isoMAX provides substantiated figures and certificates.
- ESG-isoMAX contributes to the 'E' of environment.
- ESRS - isoMAX aligns with E1 (climate) and E5 (circularity).
- Scope 3 - isoMAX structurally reduces emissions in the chain.
What isoMAX meets
isoMAX is not just any old circular glass. It is a fully certified solution in line with current sustainability guidelines.
- CO₂ reduction certificate - Demonstrated savings of at least 70% CO₂ compared to new glass.
- Category 1 statement in the NMD - Fully included in the National Environmental Database.
- CE mark - European quality and safety standard.
- ISDE register (report code) - Eligibility for subsidy for energy-saving measures.
- BCRG registration - Officially recognized as an equivalent building solution.
So you have all the evidence you need to build or renovate circularly and responsibly.
Why isoMAX is future-proof
1. Mandatory insight into supply chain impacts.
The CSRD requires organizations to make their environmental impact transparent, including Scope 3 emissions: the CO₂ released throughout the chain, from production to demolition. With isoMAX, you can reduce those supply chain emissions by at least 70% and provide the data and certificates your clients need for their reporting and sustainability goals.
2. Circular strategy and resource security
isoMAX enables structural reuse of flat glass. Waste glass becomes raw material again, with a material passport as proof. That means for your company:
- A demonstrable contribution to The Netherlands Circular 2050
- less dependence on scarce primary raw materials such as silver sand
- a concrete story towards your clients and stakeholders
3. Mandatory sustainability reporting
Starting in 2026, large organizations must report according to ESRS standards, part of the CSRD. isoMAX automatically provides the necessary data for:
- ESRS E1 - Climate change (CO₂ emissions).
- ESRS E5 - Resources and circularity.
This way, reporting does not become an administrative burden, but a logical part of sustainable building and collaboration. And, as a supplier, you become a reliable link in an increasingly stringent construction chain and can distinguish yourself with solutions that are truly future-proof.
Conclusion: isoMAX makes sustainability measurable
With isoMAX, circularity becomes concrete and reporting simple. You help your clients demonstrably meet their sustainability goals while strengthening your own position in the market.
Whether you supply to a housing corporation, contractor or investor: the impact of your choices today determines your position tomorrow. Wondering how isoMAX can help you meet the requirements of the chain and save CO₂ directly? Let's talk about it.
