26 results Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990. Public Consultation on the Industry Carbon Tax Act: levy and trade in dispensation rights The public consultation on the Industry Carbon Tax Act (Wet CO2-heffing industrie) began on 24 April 2020. The government has already announced the carbon tax in the Climate Agreement. The Dutch government publishes an ambitious strategy and policy agenda on the development of the clean hydrogen market The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy presented the ‘Government strategy on hydrogen’ (Kabinetsvisie Waterstof, also available in English) by means of a letter addressed to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) on 30 March 2020. ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape. Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell. Temporary authorisations for certain biocidal products to tackle the Corona crisis: unusual times call for unusual (temporary) measures The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has been officially acknowledged as a pandemic and public health crisis. In response, the Belgian authorities have decided to proceed with the grant of temporary authorisations for certain biocidal product types. Does your everyday cleaning product qualify as a 'biocidal product' under European legislation? The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on the concept of 'biocidal product' on the making available on the market and use of biocidal products, in a case on a cleaning product primarily used "to ensure the absence of mould". EU Single-Use Plastics Directive is now in force: brief recap The EU adopted a new directive aiming at tackling marine litter generated from 10 single-use plastic products and from abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. This is called the Single-Use Plastics Directive. Stibbe advises Panda Green Energy Stibbe assisted Panda Green Energy, formerly known as United Photovoltaics Group, with the Luxembourg aspects of the sale of six UK solar farms, with a combined capacity of about 82.5MW, to Greencoat Solar. Belgium's Energy & Climate Plan - What is the legislative framework for climate policy in Belgium? Belgium adopts the first version of the National Energy & Climate Plan, which is a compilation of three individual climate plans from each of Belgium’s regions. It contains specific measures aiming to reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium. Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis. De vierde handelsperiode van het Europees emissiehandelssysteem (ETS-IV): een overzicht van belangrijke wijzigingen per 1 januari 2021 Op 1 januari 2021 begint de vierde handelsperiode van het Europees Emissiehandelssysteem voor CO2 emissierechten (hierna ook: ETS-IV). ETS-IV bevat een aantal wijzigingen ten opzichte van de derde handelsperiode (hierna: ETS-III). The future of nuclear energy in the Netherlands On 1 July 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy informed the Lower House about the actions the government has taken to implement the coalition agreement in the area of nuclear energy. The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019. E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published. The EU Green Claims Directive The EU's proposed Green Claims Directive has emerged as a potential new framework aiming to tackle greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices when purchasing a product or using a service. Take aways Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference 2024 The Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference took place on 25 June. The take aways on the two main topics Greenwashing vs. Greenbleaching and Climate Litigation can be found in a freely accessible one-pager. Ratification of European Climate Law and unveiling of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package Recent developments gave rise to write this update: the European Parliament has ratified the Climate Law and confirmed the goal of the European Union on climate neutrality by 2050. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990.
Public Consultation on the Industry Carbon Tax Act: levy and trade in dispensation rights The public consultation on the Industry Carbon Tax Act (Wet CO2-heffing industrie) began on 24 April 2020. The government has already announced the carbon tax in the Climate Agreement.
The Dutch government publishes an ambitious strategy and policy agenda on the development of the clean hydrogen market The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy presented the ‘Government strategy on hydrogen’ (Kabinetsvisie Waterstof, also available in English) by means of a letter addressed to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) on 30 March 2020.
ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape.
Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell.
Temporary authorisations for certain biocidal products to tackle the Corona crisis: unusual times call for unusual (temporary) measures The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has been officially acknowledged as a pandemic and public health crisis. In response, the Belgian authorities have decided to proceed with the grant of temporary authorisations for certain biocidal product types.
Does your everyday cleaning product qualify as a 'biocidal product' under European legislation? The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on the concept of 'biocidal product' on the making available on the market and use of biocidal products, in a case on a cleaning product primarily used "to ensure the absence of mould".
EU Single-Use Plastics Directive is now in force: brief recap The EU adopted a new directive aiming at tackling marine litter generated from 10 single-use plastic products and from abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. This is called the Single-Use Plastics Directive.
Stibbe advises Panda Green Energy Stibbe assisted Panda Green Energy, formerly known as United Photovoltaics Group, with the Luxembourg aspects of the sale of six UK solar farms, with a combined capacity of about 82.5MW, to Greencoat Solar.
Belgium's Energy & Climate Plan - What is the legislative framework for climate policy in Belgium? Belgium adopts the first version of the National Energy & Climate Plan, which is a compilation of three individual climate plans from each of Belgium’s regions. It contains specific measures aiming to reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium.
Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis.
De vierde handelsperiode van het Europees emissiehandelssysteem (ETS-IV): een overzicht van belangrijke wijzigingen per 1 januari 2021 Op 1 januari 2021 begint de vierde handelsperiode van het Europees Emissiehandelssysteem voor CO2 emissierechten (hierna ook: ETS-IV). ETS-IV bevat een aantal wijzigingen ten opzichte van de derde handelsperiode (hierna: ETS-III).
The future of nuclear energy in the Netherlands On 1 July 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy informed the Lower House about the actions the government has taken to implement the coalition agreement in the area of nuclear energy.
The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019.
E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published.
The EU Green Claims Directive The EU's proposed Green Claims Directive has emerged as a potential new framework aiming to tackle greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices when purchasing a product or using a service.
Take aways Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference 2024 The Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference took place on 25 June. The take aways on the two main topics Greenwashing vs. Greenbleaching and Climate Litigation can be found in a freely accessible one-pager.
Ratification of European Climate Law and unveiling of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package Recent developments gave rise to write this update: the European Parliament has ratified the Climate Law and confirmed the goal of the European Union on climate neutrality by 2050.