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Bridging East & West
The Strategic Gateway
Between Asia & Europe

ZC Consulting is more than a consulting firm.
We are a strategic hub connecting Asian supply chains with the EU market.

As EU regulations reshape the global supply chain landscape,
we stand at the intersection of two worlds, turning compliance risks into market advantages.

We combine
  • management consulting-level strategic thinking
  • authoritative EU legal expertise
  • compliance technology
  • European compliance and registration
services to build lasting competitiveness for Asian businesses entering Europe.
From 1624 to 2026
A Golden Trade Route Connecting the World

ZC stands for Zeelandia Consulting.

In 1624, Zeelandia marked the beginning of the connection between Taiwan and Europe.
Four hundred years later, the routes of global trade are changing again.

What once carried spices and silk now carries emissions data and supply chain due diligence.
History has continued; the rules have evolved.

ZC carries this mission forward:
reopening the golden route to Europe for
Asian businesses in a new global order.

A Founder with a
Cross-Border Mission
Founded by the President of the Taiwanese Business Association in the Netherlands,
ZC Consulting is more than an advisory brand: it is a platform for cross-border action.
We have：
  • registered B.V. entity in the Netherlands
  • a local EU legal network
  • hands-on knowledge of Asian manufacturing supply chains
We understand that EU law prioritises logic and evidence of risk,
while Asian businesses prioritise efficiency and cost advantages.
ZC is one of the few teams that understands and bridges both languages:
language of EU law
language of Asian business
We do more than translate the rules / We reshape the competitive landscape

Regulatory Roadmap

EU Regulatory Enforcement Timeline
As the European Green Deal enters its mandatory enforcement phase, a wait-and-see approach is no longer viable.
Businesses need to begin supply chain assessments now and prepare their compliance data chains in advance.
ZC Consulting combines senior consultants with regulatory SaaS systems to provide EU implementation solutions with both strategic depth and execution efficiency.
NO DATA,
NO ENTRY
January 01
CBAM
Carbon Border Charges
The payment phase officially begins. Importers must obtain authorised declarant status, and covered products such as iron and steel, aluminium, and fasteners must be supported by accurate emissions data.
July 19
ESPR
Ecodesign
The prohibition on destroying unsold consumer products takes effect. Large companies must maintain transparent digital tracking records and disposal reports for unsold electronic products.
August 12
PPWR
Packaging Regulation
Food-contact packaging containing PFAS above the permitted limits is prohibited. R&D and procurement teams must ensure that packaging coatings and printing components meet environmental requirements.
September 11
CRA
Cyber Resilience Act
Significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities must be reported to the authorities within 24 hours of discovery. Connected products must have automated vulnerability reporting procedures.
December 09
PLD
Product Liability Directive
Software is formally included in the definition of a product. Manufacturers are subject to strict liability where defects or vulnerabilities cause damage, with liability extending across the digital lifecycle.
December 30
EUDR
Deforestation Regulation
Wood-based packaging, including cartons and wooden pallets, must be supported by GPS geolocation evidence that the raw materials did not cause deforestation; otherwise, customs will detain the goods.
February 18
EUBR
Battery Passport
Digital passports become mandatory for industrial and electric vehicle batteries. QR codes disclose carbon footprints, recycled material content, and supply chain traceability information.
August 02
AI Act
Artificial Intelligence Act
Article 6(1) and the corresponding obligations under the Regulation become applicable. Businesses must ensure their high-risk AI systems meet transparency and stringent risk management requirements.
August 18
Batteries Regulation
Due Diligence
Battery supply chain due diligence requirements become fully applicable. Economic operators must establish and implement supply chain policies for raw materials including cobalt, natural graphite, lithium, and nickel, ensuring sourcing meets international human rights and environmental standards.
September 30
CBAM
Annual Settlement
Importers must declare product emissions for the full year of 2026 and surrender sufficient carbon certificates. Finance teams should assess the impact of carbon border charges on product profitability in advance.
December 11
CRA
Cyber Resilience Act
Most provisions of the Regulation become fully applicable. All hardware and software products with digital elements must comply with mandatory EU cybersecurity requirements.
December 14
Forced Labour Ban
Products made with forced labour are prohibited from entering the EU. Non-compliant products will be withdrawn from the market and destroyed, making supply chain due diligence essential to business survival.

Our Core DNA

Strategy × Law × Technology Three Disciplines, One Integrated
Traditional consultants deliver reports. We build systems.
High-Level
Strategy
Turn Regulation into a Competitive Tool

Using MBB-level strategic frameworks, we turn EU regulations such as CBAM and CSDDD from cost pressures into competitive barriers. Compliance can do more than protect your business: it can create pricing power.

EU Legal
Expertise
A Legal Team with Hands-on EU Experience

We work with EU lawyers to analyse legal provisions, enforcement logic, and grey-area risks in detail, building a defensible compliance framework that goes beyond meeting requirements.

Technology
Build Compliance Systems That Run Automatically

Automated monitoring and supply chain data cleansing improve assessment efficiency by 300%. We transform compliance from a labour-intensive process into automated infrastructure.

Global Presence
Built in Europe. Rooted in Asia.

Taiwan’s only multinational consulting firm operating through a Dutch B.V. structure.
We do more than provide remote support. We are on the ground.
Amsterdam
EU Headquarters
Strategic & Legal Center
  • EU regulatory monitoring hub
  • Legal and policy research
  • Engagement with European clients
Taipei
Asia Pacific Base
Supply Chain & Tech Hub
  • Asian supply chain assessments
  • Technology and data analysis
  • Implementation advisory for businesses
EU rules are redefining market entry requirements.
The future of supply chains is about legality and transparency as well as cost.
ZC Consulting helps businesses go beyond passing reviews.
We help businesses become the new standard-setters in their markets.

Global Expert Team

  • IESE Business School (Spain)
    MBA
  • Zeelandia Consulting B.V.
    Founder & Chief Consultant
Principal Consultant
Poyen Chen
Founder & Principal Consultant
  • President, Taiwanese Business Association in the Netherlands (TBA-NL)
  • Market Entry Strategist
  • Cross-Border Business Advisor

Founder of Zeelandia Consulting B.V., Poyen builds compliance bridges for Asian businesses entering Europe. He specialises in turning complex EU requirements, including CBAM, PPWR, and CE marking, into business competitiveness. He believes genuine sustainability requires systematic organisational transformation rather than short-term fixes, helping clients achieve lasting change from within.

As the driving force behind ZC, Poyen connects Asian manufacturing with the European business ecosystem. Specialising in international expansion strategy and the practical implementation of EU requirements, he has helped dozens of Asian companies overcome cultural barriers and establish a presence in the Netherlands. In 2025, he served as the 32nd President of TBA-NL, helping Taiwanese businesses connect with EU legal and strategic expertise.

“Backed by a Team of 20 Experts”

He leads a multidisciplinary team of nearly 20 specialists, including EU practising lawyers, supply chain directors, ESG analysts, and IT cybersecurity consultants, providing comprehensive strategic compliance support.

  • Sustainable Finance Lead
    • IESE Business School (Spain)
      MBA
    • 14+ Years Consulting
      Ex-KPMG Senior Manager
    • PE / VC Advisory
    • Supply Chain
      Contracts
    • CSRD & SFDR
    With 14 years of international consulting experience, this expert focuses on ESG advisory for private equity and venture capital. Formerly an ESG Strategy Senior Manager at KPMG in the Netherlands, the consultant led CSRD and SFDR implementation projects and specialises in supply chain management and contracts. Bringing the determination of an ultramarathon runner, this expert helps businesses build lasting sustainable value in financial markets.
  • Environmental Data Analyst
    • Utrecht University, the Netherlands
      Master’s Degree in Environmental Sustainability
    • Data & Environment Expert
      LCA / GIS / Cloud Models
    • Carbon Footprint
    • LCA & GHG
    • Data Modeling
    Passionate about the green transition, this environmental data analyst specialises in greenhouse gas inventories, life cycle assessment, energy analysis, and computational modelling. Drawing on an interdisciplinary background, the analyst integrates complex data through GIS and statistical analysis to develop precise, tailored carbon footprint management strategies and make sustainability data clear and accessible.
  • Data & Environment Expert
    • Utrecht University, the Netherlands
      Master’s Degree in Environmental Sustainability
    • Data & Environment Expert
      LCA / GIS / Cloud Models

    Her expertise spans three areas. In geospatial analysis, she combines GIS with supply chain data to build traceability processes aligned with EU regulations such as EUDR. Environmental risk maps visualise risk indicators and strengthen the rigour and transparency of ESG reporting.

    In automated data processing, she uses Python and SQL to build consistent database structures, maintain digital data chains that meet third-party verification standards, and optimise LCA and carbon footprint calculations through automation.

    In EU sustainability reporting, she compiles reporting materials aligned with CSRD, quantifies stakeholder data to inform materiality assessments, and translates technical indicators into commercially meaningful narratives.

  • AI & Data Architect Compliance Automation
    • PhD
      Research Background
    • AI & Cloud Expert
      Python / Azure
    • GenAI
    • CSRD Tech
    • Big 4 Data
    This PhD-qualified technology specialist previously served as a Senior Data Analytics Consultant at PwC, leading the development of GenAI-based CSRD compliance tools that reduced assessment time by 50%. The specialist now builds AI-driven knowledge and compliance platforms that transform complex regulations into automated workflows.

Global Expert Team

Our consultants are based across Europe and Asia, bringing together leading specialists in strategy, law, engineering, and finance.
  • Advisory Lead
    Strategy & Governance
    • London School of Economics and Political Science
      Master’s Degree in Environmental Polic
    • CEnv
      Chartered Environmentalist, UK
    • Big 4 Experience
    • ESG Strategy
    • Think Tank
    Currently an advisory lead at a leading international think tank, this expert has more than 20 years of experience supporting business transformation in Europe and North America, with previous roles at Big Four accounting firms and a UK energy group. Key strengths include developing in-house sustainability capabilities, performance benchmarking, and long-term responsible growth strategies.
  • Senior Technical Fellow
    Supply Chain & Energy
    • Mälardalen University, Sweden
      Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
    • MBA
      US Technology Business School
    • EU CBAM
    • Engineering
    • Scope 4
    With an uncommon multidisciplinary engineering background, this expert previously worked as a design and production engineer in Europe. Current work focuses on data-driven decision-making, AI applications in supply chains, and CBAM analysis. Having held research positions at a leading French business school and a renowned German university, this expert applies engineering logic to complex compliance challenges.
  • Governance & Legal Director
    Corporate Law & ESG
    • Global Law School
      LL.M.
    • Qualified Solicitor
    • Legal Compliance
    • Reporting
    • Solicitor
    With more than 10 years of capital markets and corporate governance experience, this director coordinates research programmes at a European governance and sustainability centre. Previously a solicitor at a leading law firm, the director specialises in board practices and shareholder voting analysis, and has authored authoritative reports on independent director remuneration and risk management.
  • Supply Chain Director
    Human Rights & Due Diligence
    • Ex-Sustainability
      Director
      Global Tech Gian
    • Based in
      Brussels
      Direct Access to the Heart of the EU
    • Brussels Based
    • Tech Sector
    • Human Rights
    Based in Brussels, this expert has more than 15 years of experience in business and human rights and responsible sourcing. Previously European Sustainability Director at a global consumer electronics leader, the director led supply chain due diligence discussions with key clients and NGOs and has an in-depth understanding of EU legislative logic and customer expectations.
  • Senior Policy Advisor
    Environmental Law & Policy
    • Hunton & Williams
      Former Partner
    • LL.M. Yale,
      Ph.D. Law
    • Environmental Law
    • EU Policy Development
    • Corporate Compliance
    A Senior Policy Advisor at the TCB ESG Center, this expert specialises in environmental law and policy development. Formerly a partner at international law firm Hunton & Williams, the advisor represented multinational companies in environmental, health and safety, and trade regulation matters. Qualifications include an LL.M. from Yale University, a PhD in Law from the University of Amsterdam, and a medical degree. The advisor also taught at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Deep knowledge of EU environmental and energy law and Member State legal systems informs forward-looking policy compliance strategies.
  • Sustainability Communications
    & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Sustainability Reporting
    • Corporate Strategy
    A sustainability reporting expert and director, this consultant works with businesses across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf region to advance sustainable corporate management. Specialising in sustainability communications and stakeholder engagement, the expert creates relevant and impactful disclosures. Experience includes leading projects in climate change, the circular economy, and sustainability reporting. A strong corporate strategy and communications background enables the expert to turn complex ESG issues into compelling business narratives and connect audiences across cultures and industries.
  • Media & Compliance
    Communicator
    • Anti- Greenwashing
    • Media Relations
    • CSR Communications
    With more than a decade of sustainability communications experience, this expert develops anti-greenwashing communication strategies for companies, industry associations, and NGOs. The consultant creates impactful content for websites, reports, and social media, ensuring messages align with current regulatory requirements. Clients have included UNDRR, CDP, SBTi, Toyota Material Handling Europe, and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Expertise spans CSR, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability, with services in writing, editing, media relations, podcast development, and anti-greenwashing training.
  • CSRD & EU Taxonomy
    Compliance
    • CSRD Roadmaps
    • Double Materiality
    • EU Taxonomy
    Previously the founder and CEO of sustainability software and consulting businesses, this expert specialises in CSRD and EU Taxonomy compliance strategies. She has completed more than 20 double materiality assessments and supported over 30 clients with sustainability disclosures, CSRD roadmaps, and XBRL reporting. As the founder of a sustainability SaaS platform, she combines technical expertise with innovative solutions to help mid-sized businesses establish robust sustainability strategies. Her strong risk advisory background supports practical and impactful sustainability transformation.
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