15 results The Netherlands published the legislative proposal for Pillar Two implementation On 31 May 2023, the Dutch government published the legislative proposal and explanatory notes regarding the implementation of the Directive implementing Pillar Two (the Directive) as of 31 December 2023. FAQ: What does the energy savings obligation under the Activities Environmental Management Decree mean today and what changes will apply as of 1 July 2023? Article 2.15 of the Activities Decree currently requires operators of so-called Type A and Type B establishments to implement all energy saving measures with a payback period of five years or less. Proposed amendments in the Dutch 2024 Tax Package related to ESG On Budget Day the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package, including the 2024 Tax Plan. Certain proposals related to ESG that may be relevant to international businesses are addressed in this Tax Alert. The Sustainable Finance Package 2023 In this blog, we discuss the Sustainable Finance Package published by the European Commission in June 2023. CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods. 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). 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. Environmental and financial worlds meet in the “E” of ESG Developments in the environmental and financial worlds may appear to be at first sight completely separate from each other. In this blog post, we will explain why this no longer applies in 2021. Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention. Circular economy and current and future Dutch administrative law On Wednesday 19 January, a webinar took place concerning current affairs in the circular economy and administrative law. The webinar was held by the VMR Jong working group of the Environmental Law Association (Vereniging voor milieurecht Jong). The new sustainability advertising code: lessons from one year of review by the advertising code committee In the first year since the SAC came into force there have been 22 rulings by the ACC and the AT in which an advertisement has been tested against the SAC. This blog addresses the lessons that can be drawn from an analysis of these rulings. Stibbe Diversity Seminar The Stibbe Diversity Seminar will take place at our Amsterdam office from 4:00 to 5:15 pm on Tuesday 11 October. Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act (CSRD) submitted to the Lower House The Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act was submitted to the Lower House on 13 January 2025. Grid congestion in the Netherlands: ACM consultation of new prioritisation framework for electricity transport capacity requests On 26 June 2025, the Dutch energy regulator the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) published for consultation a new prioritisation framework for electricity transport capacity requests. The ACM invites market parties to submit their views. ESG risk management: developments in the Dutch and EU financial sector What ESG risk rules are coming for EU/Dutch financial firms? DNB’s new climate risk Guide for insurers, pension funds, and payment firms aligns with EBA ESG Guidelines. This blog explains how both shape the future of EU ESG risk management.
The Netherlands published the legislative proposal for Pillar Two implementation On 31 May 2023, the Dutch government published the legislative proposal and explanatory notes regarding the implementation of the Directive implementing Pillar Two (the Directive) as of 31 December 2023.
FAQ: What does the energy savings obligation under the Activities Environmental Management Decree mean today and what changes will apply as of 1 July 2023? Article 2.15 of the Activities Decree currently requires operators of so-called Type A and Type B establishments to implement all energy saving measures with a payback period of five years or less.
Proposed amendments in the Dutch 2024 Tax Package related to ESG On Budget Day the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package, including the 2024 Tax Plan. Certain proposals related to ESG that may be relevant to international businesses are addressed in this Tax Alert.
The Sustainable Finance Package 2023 In this blog, we discuss the Sustainable Finance Package published by the European Commission in June 2023.
CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods.
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).
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.
Environmental and financial worlds meet in the “E” of ESG Developments in the environmental and financial worlds may appear to be at first sight completely separate from each other. In this blog post, we will explain why this no longer applies in 2021.
Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention.
Circular economy and current and future Dutch administrative law On Wednesday 19 January, a webinar took place concerning current affairs in the circular economy and administrative law. The webinar was held by the VMR Jong working group of the Environmental Law Association (Vereniging voor milieurecht Jong).
The new sustainability advertising code: lessons from one year of review by the advertising code committee In the first year since the SAC came into force there have been 22 rulings by the ACC and the AT in which an advertisement has been tested against the SAC. This blog addresses the lessons that can be drawn from an analysis of these rulings.
Stibbe Diversity Seminar The Stibbe Diversity Seminar will take place at our Amsterdam office from 4:00 to 5:15 pm on Tuesday 11 October.
Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act (CSRD) submitted to the Lower House The Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act was submitted to the Lower House on 13 January 2025.
Grid congestion in the Netherlands: ACM consultation of new prioritisation framework for electricity transport capacity requests On 26 June 2025, the Dutch energy regulator the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) published for consultation a new prioritisation framework for electricity transport capacity requests. The ACM invites market parties to submit their views.
ESG risk management: developments in the Dutch and EU financial sector What ESG risk rules are coming for EU/Dutch financial firms? DNB’s new climate risk Guide for insurers, pension funds, and payment firms aligns with EBA ESG Guidelines. This blog explains how both shape the future of EU ESG risk management.