Environmental impact

Amendments for all entrepreneurs

Yet to come into effect (6)

Only imports of deforestation-free products allowed in EU (EUDR)

Effective date: 30 december 2024

Do you import goods from outside the EU? You may have to prove that these products are deforestation-free. As a result of the European Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) you can only...

Municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones

Effective date: 1 januari 2025

Do you consider buying a new van? Municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones. These are areas where only vans and trucks are allowed if these vehicles do not exhaust emissions. Do you have a...

Netting scheme for solar panels ends per 2027

Effective date: 1 januari 2027

Do you have solar panels for your business and do you sell electricity back to the grid? The netting scheme (salderingsregeling) ends on 1 January 2027. As a small-volume user, you are now allowed to...

Driving heavy sustainable vehicles allowed with B driving licence

Effective date: not yet known

Do you or your employee only have B driving licence (regular driving licence)? If you have had your regular driving licence for at least 2 years, you will be allowed to drive heavier vehicles. This...

Sustainability reports mandatory for large companies

Effective date: step-by-step from 2024

Do you run a large company? Or do you do business with large companies? From financial year 2024 all listed companies with more than 500 employees must report on sustainability policy and performance....

Blending of biofuel mandatory for inland vessels

Effective date: Not yet known

Fuel suppliers for inland vessels must blend a specific percentage of sustainable biofuel. Adding biofuel lowers the carbon emission. The Green Deal on Maritime and Inland Shipping and Ports includes...

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