Environmental impact
Amendments for all entrepreneurs
Yet to come into effect (4)
Only imports of deforestation-free products allowed in EU (EUDR)
Effective date: 30 December 2025Do 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...
Netting scheme for solar panels ends per 2027
Effective date: 1 January 2027Do 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...
CSRD: Sustainability reports mandatory for large companies
Effective date: step-by-step from 2026Do you run a large company? Or do you do business with large companies? From financial year 2026 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 knownFuel 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...
Already in effect (2)
Driving heavy sustainable vehicles allowed with B driving licence
Effective date: 1 July 2025Do 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 are allowed to drive heavier vehicles. This only...
Municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones
Effective date: 1 January 2025Are you considering to buy a new van? Municipalities are now allowed to introduce zero-emission zones. These are areas where only vans and trucks are allowed if these vehicles do not exhaust...
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