32 results Hoe verder na Remkes en Porthos? Minister presenteert stikstofplannen voor de korte en lange termijn Op 25 November 2022 zette minister Van der Wal in een omvangrijke Kamerbrief de stikstofplannen uiteen. In dit blog bespreken wij de hoofdlijnen van de kabinetsaanpak op de korte en lange termijn. Navigate the Belgian legal real estate landscape with confidence: your 2023 real estate guide is out The 2023 Belgian legal real estate guide covers most legal topics you will encounter as an investor in or developer of Belgian real estate, taking into account the latest legal reforms. Order your complementary copy now. FAQ: Wat houdt de energiebesparingsverplichting op grond van het Activiteitenbesluit milieubeheer vandaag de dag in en welke wijzigingen gelden per 1 juli 2023? Op dit moment verplicht artikel 2.15 Activiteitenbesluit drijvers van zogenoemde type A en type B inrichtingen om alle energiebesparende maatregelen te treffen met een terugverdientijd van vijf jaar of minder. Corporate social responsibility for Dutch companies: from B Corp to BVm Since to this date no specific legal form for the social enterprise exists in the Netherlands, companies are looking for other ways to demonstrate their commitment to CSR, for instance by aligning with private codes and labels. CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen. Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten. EU institutions agree on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: what to expect? On 14 December 2023, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament agreed on a compromise text for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”). ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations. The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive In Q2 2023, the European Parliament will vote on the much-discussed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). 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. Paper Dutch Transformation Forum: New value in a new sustainable future Anna Collignon, Marieke Driessen, Valérie van ‘t Lam, Martin In de Braekt and Tom Barkhuysen authored a short paper included in Dutch Transformation Forum’s publication on the road to a sustainable future. 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. 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. Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal"). De EU-Omnibus De Europese Commissie heeft het voorstel voor een Omnibus-regeling, dat beoogt Europese duurzaamheidswetgeving te versimpelen en stroomlijnen, op 26 februari gepresenteerd. European Court of Human Rights rules in landmark case that governments must combat climate change The European Court of Human Rights rules that governments have an obligation to take effective measures to meet climate targets and combat the harmful effects of climate change. Geen reductiebevel voor Shell in hoger beroep: wat betekent dit? Hoger beroep Shell-klimaatzaak: geen CO2-reductiebevel. Wat betekent dit voor de toekomst? En voor andere bedrijven? 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. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
Hoe verder na Remkes en Porthos? Minister presenteert stikstofplannen voor de korte en lange termijn Op 25 November 2022 zette minister Van der Wal in een omvangrijke Kamerbrief de stikstofplannen uiteen. In dit blog bespreken wij de hoofdlijnen van de kabinetsaanpak op de korte en lange termijn.
Navigate the Belgian legal real estate landscape with confidence: your 2023 real estate guide is out The 2023 Belgian legal real estate guide covers most legal topics you will encounter as an investor in or developer of Belgian real estate, taking into account the latest legal reforms. Order your complementary copy now.
FAQ: Wat houdt de energiebesparingsverplichting op grond van het Activiteitenbesluit milieubeheer vandaag de dag in en welke wijzigingen gelden per 1 juli 2023? Op dit moment verplicht artikel 2.15 Activiteitenbesluit drijvers van zogenoemde type A en type B inrichtingen om alle energiebesparende maatregelen te treffen met een terugverdientijd van vijf jaar of minder.
Corporate social responsibility for Dutch companies: from B Corp to BVm Since to this date no specific legal form for the social enterprise exists in the Netherlands, companies are looking for other ways to demonstrate their commitment to CSR, for instance by aligning with private codes and labels.
CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen.
Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten.
EU institutions agree on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: what to expect? On 14 December 2023, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament agreed on a compromise text for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”).
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive In Q2 2023, the European Parliament will vote on the much-discussed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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.
Paper Dutch Transformation Forum: New value in a new sustainable future Anna Collignon, Marieke Driessen, Valérie van ‘t Lam, Martin In de Braekt and Tom Barkhuysen authored a short paper included in Dutch Transformation Forum’s publication on the road to a sustainable future.
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.
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.
Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal").
De EU-Omnibus De Europese Commissie heeft het voorstel voor een Omnibus-regeling, dat beoogt Europese duurzaamheidswetgeving te versimpelen en stroomlijnen, op 26 februari gepresenteerd.
European Court of Human Rights rules in landmark case that governments must combat climate change The European Court of Human Rights rules that governments have an obligation to take effective measures to meet climate targets and combat the harmful effects of climate change.
Geen reductiebevel voor Shell in hoger beroep: wat betekent dit? Hoger beroep Shell-klimaatzaak: geen CO2-reductiebevel. Wat betekent dit voor de toekomst? En voor andere bedrijven?
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.